Holiday homes around Thorpe Bay Beach, Southend-on-Sea

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southend Beach during your trip to Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Adventure Island, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Southend-on-Sea. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Adventure Island, you'll love Southend Pier and Sealife Adventure, both a short walk away.

Southend Pier is in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, so why not stop by during your stay? Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Southend Pier, you'll love Adventure Island and Sealife Adventure, both a short walk away.

Explore the great outdoors at Southchurch Park, a lovely green space in Southend-on-Sea. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Enjoy an outing to Southend Marine Activities Centre during your stay in Southend-on-Sea. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Leigh Heritage Centre during your trip to Southend-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.