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).

A thriving coastal resort with award-winning golden beaches and stellar attractions was once part of the London Underground, ...

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 ...

Travel experts at the Telegraph have named Cromer Pier the third best pier in Britain after an extensive study.

Travel experts at the Telegraph have named Cromer Pier the third best pier in Britain after an extensive study.

variety of amusements, facilities and food outlets. Cromer earned bronze, being beaten only by Llandudno Pier in Wales and Southend Pier in Essex. The article called the landmark a "Norfolk ...

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 ...