Southend-on-Sea offers a mix of attractions, including the world's longest pleasure pier, Adventure Island - which is the best value theme park in the UK - and cultural experiences like the Palace ...

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Essex, famous for being the birthplace of radio and the setting for the popular reality show "The Only Way Is Essex," also boasts an extensive coastline that draws in a multitude of tourists.