Among these coastal destinations, Southend-on-Sea stands out, attracting thousands ... It is similar to Venice Beach from America and has a very nice pier with a train on it!" ...

If you think Southend-on-Sea's 1.33-mile pier is impressive, wait until you see the one in Progreso, Mexico. Stretching an impressive four miles into the Gulf of Mexico, Progeso Pier is officially ...

With the weather warming up and sights to be seen, the Echo have compiled a list of all the river cruises setting off from Southend Pier this year. Plenty of cruises will be on offer from ...

tourism and business on Southend-on-Sea City Council. Two electric trains were introduced at the pier in April 2022, courtesy of a £3.5m investment. However, only the diesel train will be ...

Southend-on-Sea's 1.34 mile-long (2km) pleasure pier is the world's longest. A live outdoor painting event, led by local artist Andy Downes, is also part of the schedule, and people with street ...