Southend Pier was named the best seaside pier in Britain, and at 1.3 miles (2.1km), it is the longest pier, not just in Britain, but on the planet (scoring 100 points on this alone).

Photos remind us of long summer holidays on the legendary seafront over the years - and how they have changed over the decades. Just like today, there were rides for thrill-seekers and seaside treats.

Southend-on-Sea, a coastal city in Essex, is a 40-minute drive or 50-minute train journey from Romford. Its main landmark is the 1.3-mile long pier - the world's longest pleasure pier - which has been ...

The world-famous Southend Pier and rides at Adventure Island ... was dubbed “the greatest amusement centre in the south” thanks to its huge selection of rides including rollercoasters ...

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Southend Pier in Essex was crowned the best in Britain by The Telegraph. The 1.3-mile pier is the longest in the country, with the news outlet saying it "does pragmatism as well as pleasure". Other ...

This is the top-rated attraction in Southend on TripAdvisor, bagging a Travellers' Choice Award in 2024. The amusement park has more than 40 rides and attractions for all ages. Other seaside ...

Southend United boss Kevin Maher hopes a "slow burner of a season" will be capped by a place in the National League play-offs. The Shrimpers moved up to seventh in the National League with ...