Our kids love this place, we go every year for the day. Great price for entry and half price after 5pm. Open till late, plenty to do in the area. Carers can get a wristband for half price, up to two Carers but you need to buy tickets on the day at the park itself. Other tickets can be brought online or on the day.

Great rides for £35 per day per head or half price after 5pm. Or £4 per ride if you want fewer rides. I had 6 and 11 year old and both enjoyed.

As a family we have been coming for a long time. The wrist bands are really worth while buying ahead of time as long as you go on at least 5 rides it’s worth it. We did wait for one ride as it broke down and my daughter couldn’t get out one as the harness got stuck for everyone. The rides are fun. The only down side for us was we got a pancake at the end of the evening and there were three staff just mucking about and not really serving. They were laughing at each other and shouting. Other members of the public were not happy as we waited nearly 20 mins. I don’t mind people having fun but they were meant to be working and it was more like a social gathering for them.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adventure Island, Southend-on-Sea What an absolutely amazing experience! 🎢 Adventure Island is truly the happiest little amusement park by the sea! The moment you enter, you can feel the excitement and energy all around. It’s beautifully maintained, super clean, and offers something for everyone — from thrilling rides for adventure lovers to gentle ones for kids and families. The staff are cheerful, helpful, and always ready to make your day better. The sea view adds a special charm to the whole experience — imagine riding a roller coaster with waves in the background! 🌊 Food stalls, games, and the overall vibe make it a perfect full-day outing. Whether you go with family or friends, you’re bound to make wonderful memories here. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Southend-on-Sea! ❤️ [ Adventure Island Southend-on-Sea, amusement park, family fun, seaside rides, thrill rides, UK travel ] #AdventureIsland #SouthendOnSea #FamilyFun #UKAdventures #SeasideVibes #ThemeParkFun

We visited on the first day of our week holiday. We went for the annual pass as the children will want to visit again and the pass also gets discounts for food, shop etc. We are now on day 3 and going again! Well worth the money! The queues are very quick, we could wait nearby and see them in the queue for the majority of the rides. I wanted to go on a couple of rides so bought some ride tickets separately (no need for a day or annual pass for me 🤣)

VISIT DATE: SAT 20/09/2025 VISIT TIME: 13:30 - 20:00 Adventure Island is a fantastic place to visit if you have children and are in the Southend area. We’re based in Hornchurch, about an hour away by car, or you can also travel quite easily via C2C from Upminster, so my ex and I have visited a number of times with our daughter, starting when she was 3 (she’s now 6). The park promotes itself as free entry, but no one is going to come just to walk through it, so the reality is that you’ll need to get a day pass to take advantage of the rides. At time of writing, it’s £35 for the day, but you can save £10 by purchasing online in advance. If you’re planning to go more than once, then it makes sense to upgrade to an annual pass. These are currently on sale at £50 and do not start until the first time you go. If your child is under 120cm tall, you won’t need your own pass, as they need someone taller (and at least 14 years old) to ride with them. As you’d expect, during the summer, or on character event days, the park is very busy, so there are queues for rides, but going off season reduces this dramatically. We were really blessed with a quiet day, so barely any queuing time, all rides open, with the exception of one, which was closed due to a mechanical issue and the park and rides were open till 8pm. It was also a warm day - being inside the park means that you are sheltered from the wind coming off the Thames Estuary, so even when it’s breezy, you don’t really feel it. There are a variety of rides, with plenty of slower ones for younger children, or those who don’t like faster stuff. Oh these, we really like Adventureville and Spooksville (which is the “scary” version, in darkness and with models of monsters and clowns, as well as appropriate sound effects), and you’ve also got stuff like little trains and boats and the best Crooked House ever, which has been an attraction on the site since 1949, surviving the great flood of 1953 and various ownership changes and developments over the years. I loved this attraction as a child and my daughter loves it too! There are also a number of rollercoasters, with more gentle ones, then building up to Rage, which has a vertical drop and loops. My daughter is looking forward to being tall enough to do that, but she’ll be going on with her Dad when that time comes, not me! There is also a water slide and an indoor area, Adventure Inside, which features a few more rides, including a traditional carousel (my personal favourite) and a decent sized soft play. Staff at the park are generally young, so they have lots of enthusiasm (if we lived nearer, I’d probably encourage my daughter to apply when she’s older, as I think it’s probably a pretty fun working environment, as well as quite hard work) and they are also friendly and helpful when you need anything. As well as the rides that are included in with your entry, there are also plenty of stalls encouraging you to spend more, like “Hook-a-Duck”, which my daughter loves. This is where having an annual pass is beneficial, as you get 20% discount on purchases, including from the food and drink stalls, of which there are also many! Personally, we recommend avoiding the restaurants inside the park as they’re not that great and there are loads of really nice local places a few minutes walk away which deserve supporting. You can also spend money on a Funtopia gamecard, to use on the many games machines in the arcade areas. You can pay to play with a debit / credit card, but the Funtopia card gives you extra credit and allows you to collect points which can be exchanged for prizes. Annual pass also gives you extra credit! Plenty of toilets in the park, including accessible and baby change. All in reasonable condition throughout the day. Overall, we really enjoy visiting and will continue to do so; it’s a great day out on its own, but when you add the other nearby attractions to the mix (Sealife Adventure, Southend Pier, spending time on the beach and in the water when it’s warm enough), this is a fabulous place to visit.

Discounted tickets after 5pm. Got to be quick if you want to do all the rides. Rage was the best. 2cm too short for two. Height checks in que. Ferris wheel took ages. Some ride staff were brilliant. Got wet on the green water slide. Toilets at either end. Plenty of places for food and drink. A good enough park to say you've done.

Really long pier. Rail travelling take few minut csn walking also.Worth a visit. Nice view. Town is also interesting and clean. Is many attractions,nice restaurants.

Worth the money! It was lovely to experience the train up to the end of the pier. Lovely views from there. Plenty of seats to sit down, a restaurant that serves food and drink. There was a DJ playing by the bar area, which sounded good. The only thing negative is that it wasn't very well organised when waiting for the train and the staff were abit grumpy. Coming back our door wouldn't open but no one was there waiting for the train to arrive back so a few of the passengers had to false it open.

Very nice pier. It's over a mile long(!) We walked up and got the train back and it was £20 for a family of four. There are shops and cafes at the end but are very expensive. Great views from the pier itself.

Walked on the longest pleasure pier in the world (2.14km). Then we took the "spirited-away-like" train back to the shore. Will not forget such memory.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) Southend Pier was a good experience overall not amazing, but still enjoyable. The walk along the pier was peaceful and offered some lovely views. I took the train back, which felt like stepping into the past it has a charming 1940s-style look that gives it a unique character. What stood out most was the contrast in atmosphere. The pier has a calm, laid-back vibe, but once you head back toward the Adventure Island side, it suddenly feels like a completely different world ,busier, louder, and more energetic. It’s an interesting mix of tranquillity and fun. Worth a visit if you’re in the area!

The longest pier in the world. Currently running trips across to ports on the Kent side of the Thames estuary. We had breakfast in The Last Post, a brisk walk to the pier entrance. Then, hopped on the pier train to the end of the structure. Leisurely pint outside the cafe in the glorious sunshine before boarding the boat for the hour-long journey to Queenborough port for an explore and lunch. A scorcher of a day. Make sure you book the ferry crossing early

Really nice pier. It's amazing that you got the option to walk or use the railway. It's great fun for adults and children. Offer shops , restaurants.

Similar to most Primark stores, one notable aspect is that it is well-maintained and organized. No parking on site.

I had something I wanted to exchange I clearly said to the lady I wanted to exchange the item , when I got home I realised she never exchanged my shopping at the top of the receipt it says beginning return so I thought I’d give her the benefit of the doubt but it’s now been 11 days and my money has still not been returned. I clearly told the young girl I wanted to exchange my item

The same as most of Primark but not in a mess a lot of staff cleaning up the shelves

Today was awful…. Upstairs no changing rooms unavailable, when I went downstairs “ no space available for men”. Disgusting….. I can’t even shop like a normal person… great job, keep it up.

Always love a trip to primark, got some lovely autumn clothing in

Really happy with the range of products. Due to illness I needed to buy larger shoes, I'm normally ladies 7-7.5 but now 8-9 so I went to the men's department, got size 8 slippers £4 and thought I'd take a look at the ladies department see if they make size 9. To my sheer delight, there was a small range of shoes extra wide for added comfort, right up to size 9 and stylish as well! I found 2 pairs of shoes that fit comfortably despite my swollen feet (illness unfortunately). Shoes were £8 and £10. I always buy my goddaughter her presents here too cos she loves getting clothes! Layout is nice and spacious if you are a wheelchair user, with room to manoeuvre. Also tidy and staff are REALLY HELPFUL. Nice big lifts too. My Hearing Dog likes coming here because of lovely friendly staff!

There is no written policy on the shop says that bicycle are not allowed. Security came and told me bikes are not allowed. And that was too rude..

We visited Royal Shopping Centre on 22nd February 2025, it was truly disappointing, it portrays a huge glass dome that can be seen from afar but once there, it is actually quite small inside, not many shops, no food hall and felt empty tbh, the car park area was bigger but cheap to park in tbh. We were not impressed at all by the Royal Shopping Centre...can't recommend sorry to say.

TKM is the best and parking u pay for how long u stay.

The better end of the town but still lost its magic and charm .On line shopping has taken the pleasure out of a day in the town .It's all coffee shops and fast food.

Nice, clean, good facilities with a nice selection of shops and restaurants, close to SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CENTRAL station and a stones throw from the sea front and amusements ( and also Adventure Island) Would definitely recommend popping in if you're in the area

We use the Royals parking everytime we go to Southend, its cheap enough and safe.

Some good stores including Dunelm and TKMaxx, but other than that there's not much to write home about.

A nice little shopping centre although unless you was looking for a specific shop there is not really much of a range of shops.

Built in 1967, the Shopping centre is located in the High Street. It has at the moment 35 active shops. It's not a great Shopping experience. It has seen better days... There are few good shops. The exceptions are Next, Boots, Poundland and Warren James. The Shopping reflects the reality of Southend: one of Essex most deprived areas! Many shops in the Centre are closed. The high rental prices drive businesses away. For a proper Shopping experience one has to go either to Lakeside or to London. Due to the incompetence of successive governments, the money that should fuel the local economy is spent somewhere else.

This shopping mall offers a curated selection of retailers for a pleasant shopping experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, making it easy to browse. While the number of shops is limited, the available options are well-regarded. This mall provides a refreshing alternative to larger, more overwhelming shopping centers. It's a great place to find specific items without the usual crowds.

A fairly standard British shopping centre. Inside there's the usual high street suspects. Basically you'll find the likes of Boots, Next and Deichman etc on the ground floor and many independent stores on the 1st. Inside is also very modern and looks like it's been refurbished recently and everything looks new and clean. There's several options for eating, though nothing special. Nothing wrong with the shopping centre if you're in the city anyway. Sadly as with many shopping centres in the UK, Victoria also suffers from closed shops and several of the units lie empty. There's no need to go out of the way to visit.

Went there for blood test then popped into the pound shop for a few bits. The shopping centre is clean there are toilets on top floor yeah it’s okay.

It's a nice shopping centre, light spacious, very clean and well maintained. Excellent clean toilet facilities, just sadly far to many empty units. Shops there are useful, but the place badly needs more names and brands. This place really deserves far more recognition and success. Blame the council for allowing far too many out of town faceless retail units!

Sadly Southend shopping center has lost its sparkle all the big name shops that we loved have disappeared C&A Dixons Keddies Woolworths if only we could turn the Clock back .Very dull depressing place with no positive vibes.

The staff were very welcoming and I felt comfortable during my blood test so always having a positive experience there.

A trip to Southend cannot be complete without fish and chips! This is a local, family-owned business right on the seafront. We got scampi and chips and were amazed with the freshness and flavour. Absolutely top hospitality as well. We had a lovely conversation with the owner, Lena, who kindly gave us great information and tips for local sightseeing. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lovely place right by the pier. Friendly staff. Clean. Food was amazing. Large portions, tasty, well priced. No complaints whatsoever. Halal friendly also.

Outstanding! The cod here is nothing short of fantastic – perfectly cooked, tender, and so fresh it practically melts in your mouth. You can immediately tell how much care goes into both the food and the service. Being a small, family-owned restaurant, the atmosphere feels warm and personal, and the staff treat every plate as though they’re serving it to family. The chips are golden and crisp, the portions generous, and the overall quality is far above your standard fish and chip shop. If you’re looking for a place where passion for good food meets genuine hospitality, this is it.

Had a wonderful lunch at Lena’s Fish & Chips with my mum, and everything was spot on. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and flaky inside, the chips were golden and chunky, and the mushy peas were just right. Even the side salad was fresh and nicely dressed. We also appreciated the generous portions and friendly service. You can tell they care about quality and customer experience. Highly recommend if you're in the area it’s proper comfort food by the sea!

Yesterday we have lovely experience in Lena's Fish and Chips 🍟. The meals were fresh and crunchy with great taste 😋. Service was quick and efficient, and we were served by Jwod, she was polite and kind with us. Thank you 😊 and see you again.

One of the many fish and chips shops on the street, the price was slightly higher than the others but the service and the food were great and quick. They do both eat ins and takeaways. Varied menu good quality.

Brilliant place to taste English cuisine,fish &chips amazing! Service excellent! Good location!

First time here.. And my family thoughly enjoyed it.. Lovely family atmosphere. Service was quick. Helpful and very efficient.. Quality of food was very good.. Portions were of a good size. And very tasty... Prices were surprisingly low in comparison to major restaurants.. Which was, a pleasant surprise.... Definitely recommend this restaurant. Especially for family's.. Lovely choice of desserts and ice creams..... 👍👍

Tomassi's - I have been visiting this restaurant for a long time almost 30 + years, but for some reason never reviewed it. I think I'm well placed to leave an honest review. Good quality food. The menu hasn't changed much but that menu they do very well. The deserts are a main feature. Service is always friendly and polite. Prices remain very respectable. The atmosphere is always very good. Parking is at the rear and after 6pm is free. Facilities are clean and accessible for everyone. This is a very traditional restaurant which has run on a reputation for almost 70+ years and will always be one of my go places. I would highly recommend

Really enjoyed the food and service and atmosphere. It was a quiet time of the day and chose the fish and chips. It was very good. Loved the touch of the seasoning on the lemon wedge. When sprinkled the parsley also drips on the fish. The fish was lightly battered. I had a jacket potato and I love that I had that option. It was fantastic! The chips were good too. Also had the ice cream. It was the chocolate one with nuts. Also lovely and well presented. Will be going back for sure.

Everyone was so nice. Food was also great. Apple pie 😍

First time there . And can’t complain. Nice coffee , nice team only thing what put me off that u have to pay for tost separately when ordering full english breakfast.

A family run restaurant that has been in the town for years. The home of the famous ice cream with old fashioned values. A step back in time .Highly recommend.

Beautiful setting, friendly staff, incredibly tasty food! Had dinner with the family. There’s something on the menu for all ages, all palates. • The potatoes in the below photo are the tastiest potatoes I’ve ever tasted, so soft, so buttery, yet they don’t fall apart! They melt off your tongue • Their take on the Caesar salad is creatively delicious, generous, and healthy • The perfectly cooked steak can’t be faulted and while I avoid desserts anywhere I dine, I did shamelessly devour their “mystical macaroon” and that will be the first and last time I have any dessert. It was really good, too good for my taste but I understood why people eat them. I’m hoping walking a few extra miles will help me feel better about breaking my no dessert rule, but glad I tried it. Thanks for the wonderful service!

My first authentic east end pie and/or mash experience (I opted for both). It did not disappoint. The pie transported me straight back to the mid 20th century and the mash was mashed to perfection. The real revelation is the bed of liquor however - I’d have it with every meal ever again if I could. Staff were extremely friendly and I highly valued their recommendation of the ‘extreme’ spicy vinegar. This is a must visit, and soon I shall return for the jellied eels

Was feeling homesick so took my partner to Robins in Southend-On-Sea for the nostalgia of authentic homely pie and mash. The staff were extremely welcoming offering my partner some liquor to try and helping him choose his order and even did a Trick or Treat game where he had to eat a jellied eel as the trick. Can’t recommend it enough.

Lived in east London for years. Work in tower bridge area. I've had a lot of our and mash from many different places. This one might be the best one I've ever had.

Chef is amazing lad, had pie a liquor before could not stand it he insisted I try it again here, it was amazing tried both pie with gravy which was great and pie with liquid which was fab, amazing service friendly lady at the counter a cornerstone of England right here.

Always go here for my pie and mash never disappointed

My 1st time having pie mash and liquor absolutely loved it the food was excellent and would highly recommend Robbins

used to like this pie mash shop unfortunately greed got the better of them pies are really small liquor was really running even the tea mugs are smaller but prices have gone up won't be going back

Food was delicious, it was quiet but still a good atmosphere. We had our baby with us, who the staff were great with. They also have allergen information available online so it was very easy to choose what to eat even though I can't have soya.

Stunning Italian restaurant with lovely decor, the staff were friendly and accommodating, delicious food, 10/10, the house wine was perfection too. Thank you for an outstanding dining experience. Would definitely reccomend.

I was on vacations with my family and we visited this amazing restaurant. The best authentic italian restaurant i’ve ever been! The staff are amazing, very welcoming and very professional. The food is so tasty and you can tell that it is freshly cooked. The presentation of food makes your appetite evem greater. The deserts and the drinks are high quality. I would recommend anyone in Uk to visit this lovely restaurant!

I came in and the staff were lovely and welcoming, the atmosphere was sensational and the food was delightful. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone! Great prices and great place!

My partner wanted to find a restaurant where we could quietly enjoy our meal away from the "full of life" main street, and he found it! As well as it being a beautiful day, the service was impeccable, and the food was absolutely gorgeous. I'm always sceptical about trying new foods, but what we ate was delicious. We will return when we visit again - thank you very much for your service. Total meal valued under £80 plus x2 alcoholic drinks and a coffee.

Random find. We will be back. Even though it's an hour's drive. Garlic bread, light, really enjoyable. Sea bass, steak exactly how we liked it. You can't go wrong with profiteroles and tiramisu.

I brought my 93 year old mother here, she said that the seafood pasta was the best she's ever had! The food was top notch delicious, we were very comfortable and the atmosphere was lovely. A big shout out to Liona and Leon for their welcome and their polite friendly and helpful professionalism, wonderful young people and a credit to the establishment. Everything was 5 star and we will definitely be back!

Brilliant show from Janette and Alijaz. Such an all round show supported by an excellent band. We had the pre dining show. The meal was lovely and our waitress Allison was so friendly and attentive.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an absolutely fantastic night at the Cliffs Pavilion! Luther Live was outstanding from start to finish. The singer not only captured Luther’s incredible voice but also his warmth and stage presence – it felt like a real celebration of his music. Every song had the audience singing along, and there were plenty of goosebump moments on the big ballads. The atmosphere was electric, the sound quality spot on, and the whole evening was filled with energy, joy, and nostalgia. If you’re a fan of Luther or just love great live music, this show is an absolute must-see. A perfect night of entertainment in a brilliant venue!

Absolutely wonderful location with the best of views overseeing English Channel. We came to Southend-on-Sea for a concert and as expected THE THE was simply amazing, thank you Matt Johnson, and keep doing what you’re doing best! 🙏🏼

I really do enjoy coming here. It is always clean and plenty of seat room. They many good shows and acts. The only downside there isn’t many ladies toilets and there is always a huge queue.

Wife went to see the legend Mark king tonight and said it was absolutely amazing. Must admit Cliffs Pavilion is so professional when putting on shows. We have been to see Mark King at cliffs before and also been on numerous occasions for panto at Christmas which the children and family enjoyed so much. The staff and managers who run these events are a credit to the company.

Great venue with easy parking down on the esplanade at the foot of the pavilion. It gets pretty busy in the foyer and the bar With very limited seating but that's only to be expected. Drink and food are above average pricing But the staff are super polite and speedy so they were really no queues. We had stalls seating for Dara O'Brien which were great, plenty of space and a good atmosphere all around. Overall it's a great local venue which attracts some really good acts, worth keeping an eye out on there upcoming bookings and events.

Nice theatre with good sound quality and comfortable seats. Good views. Only knocked down a star because everything is quite hard to find - no obvious signs for toilets etc. The flow of the place feels a bit off and queues for toilets are very long in intervals. I was directed to an accessible toilet despite not being disabled which could be problematic for disabled people who need them. It was also quite hard to find available staff to ask where things were. Would definitely come back but think better signage and toilets would make for a better experience.

We went as guests with friends. Didn't door much betting as we were there for the show but all in all a nice atmosphere with a great lounge bar and entertainment. The food was above average.

Richard Browne was absolutely outstanding. He’s the kind of person every venue dreams of having on their team. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel genuinely welcome and went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. He struck the perfect balance of professional and personable and turned what could have been an ordinary night into one we’ll remember. Thanks to him, I’ll definitely be coming back, and honestly, he deserves a pay rise for the way he looks after guests. A total credit to the casino.

Want to say a huge thank you to the team for being super a few weekends back. I am a newbie, but found the dealers very professional, knowledgeable and adaptable to each player. Want to give a huge thanks to Michael for overall combining comedy and also excitable energy at all games he was put on - really helped to make our night :D Giving a 4 because table service was a bit slower than anticipated and drinks were forgotten.

Went on a Friday night. More like a disco than a casino. Drinks reasonably priced. Food was o.k., except the hummus and flatbread. Definitely need more waitresses to serve the gaming tables. Definitely won't be returning!

I cannot express enough how disgraceful my experience was at this place. My wife urgently needed to use the toilet, and instead of showing the slightest bit of humanity or decency, the staff refused outright. I even offered to buy a drink and become a paying customer, yet we were still treated with complete disregard. It’s astonishing how a business that claims to welcome people can be so cold, inhospitable, and unfriendly. Basic courtesy costs nothing, yet this place seems determined to drive people away with its lack of compassion and hospitality. If you value respect, kindness, and being treated like a human being, avoid this establishment at all costs. There are plenty of other places that will gladly take your money and treat you with dignity. This one clearly does not deserve either.

Amazing staff here and great food and drinks. Adele, Jack and Natalie were so accommodating and friendly. Will defo be returning!!

Great experience, spent a few hours in here having lunch and playing the machines..its a beautiful place inside and very clean to..my girlfriend came away out of pocket but still had a good time and lovely view across the estuary..

Great theatre to watch a show. Plenty of leg room in the dress circle with great view of the stage. The theatre looks a bit run down but certainly gives it a bit of character! Definitely worth pre-ordering your interval drinks which are delivered to your seat

I went to Bon Jovi's concert, the concert was excellent, the employees are very prepared, congratulations, I recommend it 🙏

Really sorry to leave a poor review and not a reflection on the performances at all. But Jesus… cleanliness and self respect lack here! Where’s the pride in appearance 🤢🤢 very dirty, old and the digest place I’ve been. Honestly don’t go here, needs a massive reinvestment and the whole lot ripping out and replacing. Gross

Myra’s story was fabulous. It’s a must see one woman show. Seats a little uncomfortable after a while. You can order refreshments on the app and they bring them to your seat at the interval, which is good. Bar area in the foyer is spacious and car park only a five minute walk, and is free after 6pm.

An excellent evening. The show was top drawer and all the staff at the theatre played their part. A great venue.

Great little theatre. We saw Oklahoma and the cast were amazing 👏

Went to watch Emma Kenny talk about killer couples. The show was fantastic as I am a big true crime fan and love the psychology behind it all. Seats were comfy, wasn't too hot, staff were friendly.

One of my favourite parks and the cafe is good as well and dog friendly, it is also a short walk to the seafront. Unfortunately the playground needs updating, the play equipment needs attention, I understand residents have been onto the council about this, so hopefully be sorted soon but a beautiful park.

Great Park nice for dog walkers. Good for a picnic. Has a cafe. Tennis court. Petanque court. Cricket played weekends. Play football. Has Basketball court. Big lake with wild life and radio controled boating lake. Music in the park in summer check cafe for details.

I love this park. Was my GSD Harriet’s favourite place and was the last place I ever took her before she passed. Will always hold a special place in my head sitting with her looking at the swans and the ducks I just find it so peaceful at night when the lights round the pond are on

This is a really lovely park, to have a walk around the pond, see the swans with their babies. Gorgeous cafe, very friendly, always busy, clean! The children’s park area, is unfortunately going down hill! It needs a complete upgrade! The equipment is either partially removed or is aging! The soft floor areas are disintegrating! It needs a complete replacement to bring it back up to the amazing play area it used to be!

Great park, field, play area, cafe, gardens, rose beds, table tennis. Great for Dog walking, enjoyable views, large pond/lake for viewing ducks and swans and seagulls. Free available parking in 2 local car parks. Also within walking distance of the Sea Front.

a lovely park with a special focus on ducks and other related pound birds. I particularly appreciated the diversity (i.e. age, social, pets) in attendance... definately the most inclusive park I ever visited

Lovely lovely park. Well kept and looked after by everyone. Took kids there to feed the ducks and we were greeted by this majestic birds. Don't see swans very often and not so close, but today they were eating bread out of kids hand. Beautiful.

An absolute bargain, great food, proper genuine and funny Essex customer service. Take your kids, take your Nan and have a lovely time. A real family run restaurant which never ceases to fill your soul without emptying your wallet. We recommend the skate knobs and the wally!

I visit here on average once a week, either takeaway or in the cafe the food is always great. By far the best fish and chips in Essex! Try out their ribs also, so much meat!

Amazing fish with crispy and light batter. Warm and friendly service to boot. I did a lot of research before trying this place and let me tell you it didn't disappoint.

Brilliant place, we went in before theatre and running a bit late was very pleased that while we were queuing for a table we were asked if we were going to the theatre and that if we gave our order it would be cooked straight away. Amazing 🤩 so by the time we sat down we were very quickly served our meal which was delicious and so large I had to take some away ☺️ Definitely recommend

Proper British Fish and Chips , with good friendly staff and a great atmosphere

I had cod and chips to takeaway today. The portion was generous. The food was freshly cooked, delicious and good value for money 😋👍

Really tasty Fish and Chips and with offers available you can still eat out for a good price. Oldhams have a number of good options for meal deals, I took advantage of their £11.00 deal (24/10/22) and really enjoyed my meal. Parking is very difficult in the area, so expect a few minutes searching the area.

Lovely lunch today. No bookings, just a walk-in service. They kindly took my number and phoned me when a table became available. The food and service were fantastic. I wish we had room for the desserts, which looked fab but we didn’t get to try.

Really enjoyed our breakfast. We had to wait a little while for our table inside. Once seated we also waited a while before someone took our order, but the great location overlooking the sea meant we didn't really mind. The food was absolutely delicious 😋 and very reasonably priced too. We had Eggs Benedict Royale and Smoked Haddock breakfasts, which as well as very tasty they were beautifully presented too. Will definitely be going back and trying out some more dishes for sure.

I ordered the smoked fish and poached eggs with extra sausage and my partner ordered the poached eggs on toast. My food was delicious but his eggs were a bit overdone. Shocked that is was an extra £3 for one sausage. It's a cute little cafe restaurant but emphasis on the 'little' part. It's very small and could almost be claustrophobic. Nice view over the sea. Amazing to see how fast it comes in. Great service from the staff and they was happy to accommodate considering we was cutting it fine for their breakfast serving hours. Overall a pleasant experience.

We were regular customers at Olivers but we have recently been massively let down but the service of one particular waitress. 1. As the food portions are massive, usually I cannot finish my meal so I always ask for the remaining food to be put in a box to take home. After some time had passed we asked where the box of left over food was. The waitress who collected the plates and initially told to box the plate asked us who took the plate. Once we explained she was the waitress that took my food she told us it had been thrown away and blamed it on how busy she was. The venue has about 6 tables inside with two waitresses, so to say you was too busy to box 1/3 of the uneaten food left on the plate and throw the food away is unacceptable. 2. When ordering desserts the waitress offered options of ice cream or squirty cream on the side. I chose squirty cream, but then she returned quickly and explained it was not squirty cream but a different type of cream so I then asked to change the option to ice cream. She immediately rolled her eyes in front of us. Instead of apologising for offering an option that wasn’t described correctly and rectifying her mistake she chose to roll her eyes. 3. When the final bill arrived was when we had learned that my box of left overs had been thrown away. This was because we questioned its whereabouts during desserts as it had been some time since the request. We weren’t offered a discount, an extra dessert or similar for her negligence. To add salt to the wound, she left 2 mints with the receipt for a party of 3. We asked for an extra mint but was met with questioning on whether we had already taken one. It is a shame that the service from one individual was appalling as the food quality and portion is always great! We get along with the chefs and are known my face and name. The brunette waitress is always lovely and attentive but the other waitress needs some more training, in particular customer service training. Sadly this recent experience has left us no choice but to not return as service, food and experiences come hand in hand.

Amazing first time visiting!! Sorry about the soup picture does not do justice, but the quality of food is exceptional, staff top class professional service, did not expect this quality of fresh food from southend as I have been to others establishments & honestly nothing compares to Olivers this is from now my favourite place to eat & having been a chef in some top restaurants in London what you have achieved is exceptional well done OLIVERS

Quite a few of us arrived unexpectedly, so a lot of food and drinks to order . The staff were amazing and took it all in their stride . The fish & chips were the best I've had in a long time , and the homemade tartar sauce was just amazing ! 👏 Food was brought out hot and very quickly considering the amount of us . I can highly recommend Oliver's on the Beach and will definitely be going there again.

Fabulously fresh seafood lunch yesterday. Wish we lived nearer. Very wide menu, very good value. We had whitebait starters and various seafood mains, with syrup sponge pudding to follow! Staff were all super-friendly and helpful. Stunning view over the estuary as the tide came in, setting us up for the Waverley trip to Tower Bridge.

The pizza was not good. Seems like bread with cheese very toast.The salmon tasted rotten and not fresh. The waiter gave us another dish, the pork, that was not so bad. The mussels were very good and tasted great. The desert was nice.

Genuinely the best meal experience I’ve ever had. This is our second time here, first with our teenage sons, and we loved every moment. From the minute you sit down you can feel the atmosphere in the room and it’s great fun. The food is incredible, highly recommend the seafood risotto and the lobster risotto. The house red is also decent as is the tiramisu. Everyone working here makes the experience and we highly thank Matthieu for being an attentive and friendly host!

We usually go to Padrino’s next door, but as they were closed we decided to give Piccolo a try since it’s also been around for a while. The service was good, and the staff were attentive with a smile on their face. Unfortunately, the garlic bread was more like a cracker. Although the flavour was ok, it was too thin and overcooked. There was too much butter in the sauce for the mussels. Usually you can dip your bread into it and enjoy the sauce, but this was too heavy. You usually can’t go wrong with a spaghetti bolognese, but unfortunately the spaghetti for both dishes were overcooked. They were so soft that they broke apart very easily and was not al dente at all. Safe to say that although the service was good, we will stick to Padrino’s next door. There’s a reason my family and I have been going there for 30+ years, when it was previously called Mamma Mia.

We were visiting with a gluten-free friend so there is no denying that the restaurant caters brilliantly to gluten-free guests. We waited a while for our food (but this is likely due to the gluten-free requests). However, the service was very friendly and the atmosphere was lively and happy. The Risotto Marinara was delicious and the Pizza Marinara was average but good. The dessert options were good too, and the limoncello digestivo was a lovely touch to end the meal :)

Absolutly fantastic food. Cant wait to come back again, total bill came to about 30 quid as well, bargain!!!

Very friendly atmosphere, great service, food excellent and all at a great price..well recommend and we will be returning next time we’re in Southend

The food was superb and we went on a very busy Saturday night (so busy, if you hadn't booked, it was a sorry). Very lively but service was still good. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food they ordered. I had a pizza, thin base and just the right amount of toppings. Will definitely visit again.

The food was fantastic, two of the five dishes were really memorable, the rest was just really good 🤣 The views across the estuary are fantastic and the venue played up beat Latin music which really set it all off. I was well impressed! It's not a large venue though, so book early!!

We were staying nearby, then had dinner at Fish n Tapas. We ordered a bunch of tapas dishes, as per the photos attached. All were great, especially the white bait and the meatballs in delicious tomato sauce.

We were very lucky to have a table when we walked in for late lunch. The place is not big. There are a lot of options to choose from in the menu. It takes a bit of time for the food to arrive but they are absolutely worth the wait. Happy with all the choices. And you have a sea view as well at the same time. Highly recommended.

Stumbled on Billy Hundreds whilst out for a beach walk. Extremely friendly service and the quality of food was excellent. Definitely had a beach vibe even in an overcast day in the UK. My only (small) gripe is that £12 for only one fish taco was a bit disappointing. I had expected two tacos at least.

Went there on a Saturday for lunch, without booking. The restaurant is smaller than I was expecting, but we managed to get a table outside --- not ideal considering that it's windy, so I recommend booking. Service was fantastic, attentive and quick. We ordered the whitebait, scallops, papas bravas, and the stuffed squid. The whitebait is always good when done right, and in this case it was. The scallops were cooked just right, and the crispy jamon complimented them well. The papas were crispy, but the bravas sauce didn't really taste much like a bravas sauce, it was too much like a Mexican salsa, but still it was good. The squid was tender and well filled. Being seated outside, the food got cold really fast, but this is on us. All in all, would go there again, but with a booking.

Very delicious food something different than the regular . Great atmosphere and staff.

3 of us had dinner here last week and we all loved it. The food is fantastic, service is excellent, wine selection is very good. The restaurant is rustic rather than refined, but it is not fine dining we went for and the food did not disappoint. Highly recommend

Very nice pier. It's over a mile long(!) We walked up and got the train back and it was £20 for a family of four. There are shops and cafes at the end but are very expensive. Great views from the pier itself.

I love piers, and Southend Pier was a fun experience to walk. It is the longest pier in the world, and the fact that it's on the Thames and not the sea, makes it even more unique. I wanted to return with the pier train, but due to its low frequency, I decided to walk the return as well. The view, whether with high or low tide is amazing, and all in all, a great day out from London in less than a hour away.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) Southend Pier was a good experience overall not amazing, but still enjoyable. The walk along the pier was peaceful and offered some lovely views. I took the train back, which felt like stepping into the past it has a charming 1940s-style look that gives it a unique character. What stood out most was the contrast in atmosphere. The pier has a calm, laid-back vibe, but once you head back toward the Adventure Island side, it suddenly feels like a completely different world ,busier, louder, and more energetic. It’s an interesting mix of tranquillity and fun. Worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Beautiful views and a relaxing place to unwind. The pier is really long, so taking the train one way is a good idea if you don’t feel like walking both ways. A bit pricey for what it is, but still a unique experience.

Worth the money! It was lovely to experience the train up to the end of the pier. Lovely views from there. Plenty of seats to sit down, a restaurant that serves food and drink. There was a DJ playing by the bar area, which sounded good. The only thing negative is that it wasn't very well organised when waiting for the train and the staff were abit grumpy. Coming back our door wouldn't open but no one was there waiting for the train to arrive back so a few of the passengers had to false it open.

Really nice pier. It's amazing that you got the option to walk or use the railway. It's great fun for adults and children. Offer shops , restaurants.

Really long pier. Rail travelling take few minut csn walking also.Worth a visit. Nice view. Town is also interesting and clean. Is many attractions,nice restaurants.

VISIT DATE: SAT 20/09/2025 VISIT TIME: 16:55 - 17:35 My daughter, her father and I have visited this attraction a number of times over the last four years. It is just the right size to go round in under an hour, with a good range of fish to look at and plenty of information panels to learn about them. They also have monkeys, meerkats, tortoises, a butterfly house (it’s amazing having these giant butterflies flying so close to you) and a display of animatronic dinosaurs. There is a café and gift shop, as well as some small rides which you pay extra to use. The site is fully accessible, with step-free access and accessible toilets, with baby change facilities. Full price entry is £18 (£16 in advance, online), but an annual pass is only £20, so worth getting if you’ll come more than once. Children under 90cm tall get free entry. There is a carpark immediately next to the site, but is very expensive. Car parks are run by the local authority. If you’re able to walk, try parking a bit further away to save money. You can find details on the local authority website.

The kids absolutely loved the zebra sharks and the talk was interesting. Look out for the giant lobster! There is more than just sea life with dinosaurs and butterflies to enjoy. The season ticket for the year is only a little more and worth doing for locals. Easily accessible by car or train (a short walk really from the station and cheaper than the car park) The cafe I would probably miss on a further visit. The staff were lovely, but it was very pricey (even on a discount) and the food ordered was not very substantial. For example no salad came with jacket potatoes, sandwiches were plain with no sides or crisps etc and expensive for what they were. Hot chocolate was lovely though! There are lots of local foody places and you can return all day with a wristband entry.

Lovely place, with great choice off fishes, sea life and animals. We truly enjoyed walking around as a family and seeing all that sea life had to offer. The souvenir shop and the cafe are a nice little bonus at the end of the tour. I would totally recommend this place and make sure you buy your annual tickets for £2 extra rather than the day pass.

A small but pleasant aquarium, different locations: fish, penguins, turtles, a small pen with mammals. Tropical butterflies. Café. Good for a family weekend. Great for children. Large parking nearby.

Enjoyable day out. Annual membership is only £2 more per person than single entry so worth considering. Cafe area has been expanded and uni sex toilets are now upstairs. There is a baby changing facility on the ground floor though.

A super day out for the kids, lots to see and do, I love that you can go round again, see things again and take your time. Lots of rides dotted around, very informative and interactive for the children. Couldn't fault it, will return.

Great place so much to see. We brought the annual pass for £2 pp extra. Staff are super friendly only downside was the cafe didn't have any fish.

Stadium itself is a bit shabby, food outlet was reasonable and fairly quick service. Toilets are dire (aren't they at most conference clubs!?) and only cold water in taps with hand dryer that isn't as powerful as blowing on your own hands! Great atmosphere and good banter with the Southend fans.

So I was down in Essex To watch my Beloved Oldham Athletic away at Southend United at Roots Hall, I have always wanted to visit Roots Hall as it looks like a proper old throw back stadium 🏟. So I made the 4 and a Half hour journey down to Southend United from my home in Manchester, I arrived and found a free parking spot a stones throw from the away End. I decided to have a look in the club shop and then I had a nosey around the stadium and then I saw the players entrance and there was no one there so I walked in and then I walked straight through and I was in the dug out and on the pitch. I then headed back and decided to head into the First team changing room and had a nosey before a Southend United player came in. The stadium was a proper old Skool stadium, Pitch was well looked after I then headed to the Railway pub for a pint as The Pub at the stadium and the blue boar are all home fans only so I walked a few minutes to the railway 🛤 pub. I then headed back to Roots hall for the Match, Absolutely fantastic atmosphere, Fair play to the Southend United fans they sang their hearts out from the 1st minute to well after I had left the stadium. Southend United beat us 1-nil, Loved the stadium and nice to see a fanbase as big as ours if not bigger. 5☆ 5☆ 5☆ 5☆ 5☆ I post alot of reviews on Google everything from being local to home in Manchester to on my travels watching the mighty Oldham Athletic to pubs, Restaurants to me and my Wife on our travels. We always give an honest opinion and feedback on everything from service to eat to drink to value for money to cleanliness etc and we have reviewed everything from barbers to Beauty treatments to pubs, restaurants, Football stadiums, Taxis, Hotels, Beaches, Flights, Beaches, beach clubs, Stores, shops, supermarkets etc. We have nearly 32,000,000+ on Google alone and love reviewing places giving an honest opinion and feedback on everything that we see and do.

Roots Hall is a true gem for football fans, offering an intimate and electric atmosphere that larger stadiums can't replicate. The passionate Southend United supporters create an unmatched energy, making every matchday special. Its compact design ensures that every seat feels close to the action, enhancing the overall experience. The facilities are top-notch, with modern amenities that provide comfort without losing the stadium’s classic charm. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Roots Hall delivers an unforgettable experience that truly deserves a 5-star rating.

Sadly very rundown. Away fans area was poor with filthy seats. Toilets didn’t even have toilet seats on. Decent burgers but £7 a bit pricey!

Classic old fashioned lower league stadium. The facilities are rustic, the technology non existent, the ticketing a disaster.,.. But the club has great fans, noisy, dedicated, resilient and funny. The fans are much much better than the owner deserves and they do the club and the players proud. If you want to experience non league football at its best head to roots hall. It's worth it.

We had a fantastic day (Stag 😁) out with friends where one of them was mascot for a match. Box was clean and had lovely service. Hospitality staff very friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely amazing. I love coming here to watch southend play, the fans are loud and passionate and the food is good. up the shrimpers

This is a very open park with a skateboard park, tennis courts, the Chalkwell park rooms has a cafe for refreshments, plus you have the Metal works art studio, it’s a well maintained park with a rose garden to. A number of different advents are held in the park through out the year. The reason it’s been given a 3star is there is nothing outstanding about it but it has a small carpark and lots of space for children and families to enjoy.

Not like the photos any longer. The once beautiful flower beds are mostly weeds, sadly just another neglected part of Southend

Great park with two play areas for different age groups, and a cafe and tennis courts. Makes getting the kids out of the house for a few hours easy as you can move from one spot to the next without them getting bored.

Small park but nice place for a stroll for a half an hour or so. Nicely labeled rose garden would be brilliant once they start to bloom. There was one rose called National Trust! Kids' play area was busy. Saw some heather growing nicely.

This park is lovely. It has so much for to offer, kids play ground, beautiful rose gardens, bike/scooter ramps and so on and on. Green fields round and round. Plenty parking spaces. Always a favourite for the kids scooting or riding their bikes. And all it takes is a bit of sunshine and this park would be packed. Brilliant. 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

We went to the fair as most rides were £1.50 .My grandchildren had the time of their life .The side stalls are very expensive £4 a go .Bought 3 waters that cost £6 At the end of the day you expect that.They went on the Waltzer the guy was amazing jumping on twirling them round he was like Spider Man took me back to my youth .I took cash as its alot easier than trying to pay by card but you can do both on most rides etc My youngest granddaughter who is 7 said it was the best day ever so worth every penny

Love this park. It has beautiful well kept gardens and different sporting facilities and play parks too. Great for a nice bit of fresh air, sit down for a coffee or picnic.

The way the place looks and location are brilliant. The classic drinks are amazing and definitely give you a nostalgia feeling. No where else does coke floats or makes a proper classic milkshake like this place does anymore. Lovely to stop by if you are walking down the sea front. Staff are nice enough however the food was not really good quality especially since how it’s worded on the menu for what you actually get. Would say it’s worth giving a try though.

It looked like an interesting diner on the outside. So we took our birthday boy to enjoy the experience at 5.30 on friday afternoon. There was one other couple just finishing their order and they left shortly after our arrival. We ordered drinks while two staff members moaned and swore at each other. Meanwhile the chip mess was still scattered all over the Monroe booth floor. There was no urgency to clean up and they both left the building to continue their inappropriate conversation. Our food order wasn't fulfilled as there was no serloins or rumps left. We were given a discount for our drinks, for the inconvenience, but it tainted the celebration. Sorry, but not the best atmosphere or environment. We won't be returning.

All of the waitresses were so friendly! Completely happy to help and always smiling. The decor is terrific and the food was gorgeous (my friend still hasn't stopped talking about his chicken and Mac and cheese burger! He loved It!) 😊 we'll be coming back for sure

It has been over a few years since me and my wife came to Bobby Jo's and it was kind of how we remembered it, the food was great, the milkshakes were amazing and to to top it off the dessert was the icing on the cake. From the staff being friendly to a lovely 50's decor, I would recommend coming to Bobby Jo's.

50's style diner in Southend on sea. Loved the single chicken BBQ burger, with coleslaw, and sweet potato fries. We had a banana milkshake and I had a raspberry milkshake. Really good meal, thoroughly enjoyed it 😘

Came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon with my partner and two little ones. Service was fine, food arrived in a reasonable time, well presented and nicely portioned. The burgers were excellent although the chicken on all the dishes was a little over cooked, aside from this, a very nice meal

On a Sunday afternoon with free Christmas parking opposite I was expecting the place to be buzzing, however it was empty, there were 2 staff looking very bored. Menus are a bit worn, the interior is fabulous and looks so good for an American diner. The menu is extensive and having followed the venue on social media for years I had big expectations. The Mac and cheese was watery, it hadn't been grilled either like the photos show on previous reviews, the chicken tenders are small, the curly fries were on the wrong burger tray (easily fixable), 2 of our drinks were forgotten for a good 15 mins. We were the only people in the restaurant but didn't feel like we got great service, we weren't asked about anything else, eg more drinks (we had to ask for more napkins). A very disappointing visit but can see huge potential! The vegan options are immense and the not 'chicken' option was fabulous.

Best kebabs really do the best kebabs! Large portions, fresh and the nicest anywhere In the area. There us usually parking outside, if not there are plenty of side roads for parking. Access is somewhat restricted by a 4 inch step into the shop! But I'm 100% sure if you had any difficulty accessing the shop they would come out and help you or serve you at the door! No toilets but it's more a takeaway than a restaurant although they have a couple of tables inside. Staff are always very friendly and polite! I recommend going there for anything kebab takeaway. They are online for deliverys just not sure what company (just eat I think) as I live 2 mins around the corner! Try you will love.....

This place used to be great until the change of ownership about a year ago. The new owner doesnt follow instructions and stacks the deliveries to save money. As a result the food arrives cold and soggy taking sometimes over an hour. I wont be ordering from this place again. The food is rank and frankly i expect better for £27

First time order, chicken donner. Nice and fresh and well packed. I really don't like when the chicken donner is full of chicken skin, this was skinless, very very yummy. Ordered extra large and it is a really nice portion, Will order again. Thank you to the shop.

Burnt and dried out for 15 quid cheers and I’m a regular customer won’t be going here again

Shocking food Shocking service Shocking customer service Ordered over the phone and went to pick it up when I got there I I said sorry I forgot to say can I have salt and vinger on my chips please to which the lady replied sorry its already been packed just waiting for you garlic bread! Rude but okay paid for my order and waited then received my food and asked if I can have some salt sachets. Felt the bag and there no chips they said oops and the women laughed and said at least you can have your salt and vinegar now. Waited 5 mins for my chips while my food was getting cold but feeling privileged I was now allowed s&v then return back to realise they didn't pack my salad so dry cold salad less keebab! Should have saved my 30 quid a jam sandwich would have been more appealing! Would have given them zero stars if I could.

Had the large mixed kebab it was delicious and my kids loved it. Meat, juicy and tender, fresh Salad and sauces homemade. Makes a big difference!

Use to be really good bit rude on the phone aswell food standard has dropped not sure if has had a change of hands. Photo below is of the fillet burger....don't know where the other half of the chicken is 🤣

Small intimate venue. Extremely friendly staff. Food was lovely between us we had pizza, seafood pasta, whitebait, mussels, calamari, meatballs, lemon sole. Not one person had a bad thing to say about their meal. The service was slow in a good way. We waited a while between courses but that gave me great confidence on the freshness and we never felt rushed as we were having a great time. They also made sure my dairy allergy was catered for, meaning I was able to order something other than steak with confidence as well We must have taken half the restaurant space for a 60th birthday and they let us stay in there most of the night and served us the cake we brought with us as well. Would highly recommend all round!

Really good food and great value for money! Service was great too!

Very nice meal with authentic flavours. I’m always a bit concerned when I see a menu as large as the one La Pizzeria offer, but everything we had was very good. We started with the Caprese salad with some fresh bread and olives. I then went for the seafood pizza, which was delicious although I feel there was a little too much cheese on it. My partner had a chicken tagliatelle dish which she enjoyed but said it could have been better seasoned during cooking. The restaurant itself is small but cosy and nicely laid out. Everything is spotlessly clean and the service is both friendly and attentive. Would recommend

Have had a great time at this restaurant every time I visit! The staff are really polite and talkative and the food and atmosphere is just like eating in an authentic Italian pizzeria. Would recommend!

Used to be my favorite place to eat were the food was always outstanding, the owner sold it and unfortunately the new owners clearly have no idea The food was bland as the original recipes are obviously not being followed garlic bread was burnt as was pizza base and staff clearly don't know how to run a resteraunt and look after customers! Sadly we will not be returning which is a shame and don't think we were the only ones that were not happy. Clearly can't operate under pressure. 🤬

Last night, a customer insisted on kissing the chef the food was that good. Everything was cooked to perfection, convivial atmosphere, would do well in Italy, starters great, steak succulent, pasta al dente, just over £20 per head for the food with a couple of shared starters. Reminder of how good Italian food can be

Really loved it! I came for the lunch time set menu and really enjoyed it. Prices were reasonable and service is very friendly, would go again

Nice place for you to relax, walk, or visit the museum. You can watch the bowling or enjoy the tennis courts. The gardens are quite well maintained, but the bins seem to be always over full. Still, there's plenty of open space for you to enjoy as well as places to eat for reasonable prices. The parking is free, so that's an added bonus. It's definitely worth a visit if only to watch the wildlife.

A lovely, relaxing place in the heart of Southend. The Priory is a museum, but wasn't open on our visit. The cafe only accepts cash, so we didn't eat or drink there. A good play area for children.

Such a great park! It truly has something for everyone: sports facilities, a playground, a pond, ornamental gardens, general woodland, Korean food, and even a Saxon Hall! It’s just a short stroll from our office. We visited today because it was so hot. The team has been exceptionally busy, so we decided to brainstorm, play table tennis, and enjoy some ice cream. It was great to get outside. We highly recommend it to everyone. One of the best parks in the area, if not the UK. Enjoy!

Amazing park! Went to see Fleetwood Unchained at the Sausage & Cider Festival. Brilliant day out and excellent venue

I Have visited priory park on several occasions for different events and dog walking and it's always been great. It's a beautiful park and there is always something going on. The toilets are clean and the café is lovely with a great selection of food and drink. (Cash only or pay via bank transfer) Today for the first time I took my son fishing and it didn't disappoint, we met Sam a bailiff who was really polite and 2 other fisherman who where so helpful and kind it blew me away. the 2 chaps called wes and ross where both really passionate fisherman and couldnt do more to help us as novice fisherman ourselves. They even helped my son land a 20lbs carp. We will definitely be returning

Truly stunning park.. FREE.. great for all ages. The gardens, grounds and old buildings are very well kept. There is parking free. Not so much so try to go on days not so busy. There is also a small cafe for drinks and food, or take your own and have a picnic. in the grounds there is a kids play area and also very nice duck ponds.

Gorgeous piece of history in Southend. Was great to visit the museum after many years, though was sad that many of the pieces have been removed. Still well worth the visit though. The visitor centre has modern toilets which was good to see. The old toilets are still there, but not the best option! The garden was beautiful and peaceful as always.

Brilliant experience at The Magpie Mystery in Southend! I went with six very excited eight-year-olds, and we all had an absolute blast. The Magpie Mystery room was exceptional — there was loads to do, clever puzzles, and so much fun for everyone. It kept the kids completely engaged from start to finish. A big shout-out to Amber, our Games Master, who was amazing! She made the whole experience run smoothly, kept the energy up, and guided us perfectly through the process. Highly recommend for families and kids’ parties — we’ll definitely be back!

We all had such a great time, there were 5 of us of different ages…. We all worked together solving these amazing clues which were scattered throughout. Amy our game master was amazing, keeping us on our toes and helping if we needed it. Our team only asked for 2 clues but Amy was always there encouraging us on. Recommend the pirate room to you all. It was great fun and we will definitely give one of the other rooms ago. Thank you Amy

My daughter and her friends (around 13 yrs) had a good experience at Escape Live yesterday. They did Pirate Plunder and it was so much fun. Our host Amber was amazing and a very cheerful lady. She was so pleasant and helpful throughout. She made our day very easy and comfortable. Highly recommend!!!

Booked room 13 whilst we were on holiday. The location is great, right in the centre of all the shops so lots of options for food before or after the experience. We absolutely loved it. The instructions were clear, the setup was very clever and we managed to get within the time and only having used 3 clues. Highly recommended for family and friend groups.

5 Stars - A Brilliant Family Adventure! We did the Pirate Plunder escape room at Escape Live Southend, and it was absolutely ace. It was our first ever escape room, so we weren’t sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a fantastic experience for all five of us - two adults and three kids (13 and 9-year-old twins). The puzzles were really well pitched: challenging enough to make us think, but never so hard that they became frustrating. Everyone got stuck in, and even our teenager was properly engaged, which says it all. The whole setup was immersive and great fun from start to finish. A special shout-out to our host, Amy, who was brilliant throughout. She knew exactly when to drop a subtle hint over the radio to keep things moving, without ever spoiling the satisfaction of working things out ourselves. That balance made all the difference. We escaped with 2 minutes and 30 seconds to spare, feeling triumphant and grinning like idiots. For a first escape room experience, it couldn’t have been better. Highly recommend Pirate Plunder - we’ll definitely be back to try another!

Our team of 3 did the Pirate Plunder room. It was really good fun with lots of different puzzles. Amber, our Escape Live helper, was brilliant - explained everything well prior to starting our escape and gave good clues when we asked. All in all a brilliant experience.

I completed room 13 and it was super fun but you definitely have to use your brain for this. My quiz master was Amy, she was lovely and gave us a very good briefing. Was so fun if im ever around again I will definitely be back!!

It's nice, long and a bit windy! The cool thing about this beach is all the lights around and about. Typical seaside vibes with your nearby park, adventure island. Although the beach is kind of small (it's quite 'shallow') it's position and situation against the rest of the landscape really works in its favour so it forms part of a much greater whole.

It’s not the best of beaches. There’s a small sand/stone beach then about a mile of mud of the Thames estuary. Okay to see in your beach hut but not a lot else going on. If you have young kids you may be better heading further west towards Southend

A nice beach, with various other kids entertainment facilities!

Beautiful beach, very convenient car park, with toilets, cafe, playground next to it.

A fantastic destination if you want to spent time next to the 🌊 sea. The beach is not sandy but.the shells and the stones makes.it all more.exciting for adults and for.children to explore. There is the icecream from the uncle toms caring that is a must for every visitor. There are numerous colourfully beach huts and is peacefully quiet in the late afternoons. There is a spacious carpark that charges very little however you have to be careful about the closing time. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from may to September.

This is a lovely little beach that my boyfriend and I come to often. It has a little coffee and snack bar during peak season, benches to sit on and a toilet if you are able bodied and can walk to it. Otherwise you can drive to it. We decided to go at night on a whim and it was scary! So stick to daylight hours.

Ideal atmosphere for spending a restful time. The sea is outstanding (keeping a note of the tide times would be handy). Close to the car park. Surrounded by lovely views spreading to the very end of the front and facing Sheerness Port.

Not the best place for babies. I went with my baby 7 months, They have a space for under 5s, so all the kids of different ages in the same space! They don’t have many toys for babies and they are old and some are dirty! Wouldn’t recommend for under 2s! I think older kids will love it though! I may come back when my baby is older maybe

Not fantastic in the under 5 area. I took my 1 year old here for the first time and was advised to use the under 5 area which I thought was great. Problems after problems, adults walking sound on play equipment with shoes on walking over baby areas. Some kids not in socks which is beyond unhygienic in a area meant for young children Food and drink being consumed by adults and children in the play areas Over 5 year olds in the under 5 area keeping areas blocked from little ones The plastic houses absolutely filthy The ball bit filthy Adults leaving bottle of drinks in the baby area Slide in the baby area held up and secured with gaffa tape Not enough tables for guests to sit down if wanted to buy food/drink No over 12’s allowed on equipment but you have adults running around and causing a danger to smaller kids There is no staff monitoring the play areas and ensuring safety and rules being adhered to Never felt so disgusted and been to plenty of soft plays in Essex/Kent and this was unfortunately the worst.

This place is great, has its own parking, cafeteria and a huge place for playing. There are various sections to play, this somewhat divides the crowd. There is a toddler area for smaller kids with role play mini house, food truck, kitchen, ball pit and 4 slides. We enjoyed ourselves very much. It is advised for parents that want to tag along with kids, that they wear comfy clothes, preferably something that slides well on the slides. And brilliantly, there is a small football ground somewhere in the second level, well fenced so the ball can’t escape and children can’t fall. On the dark side: They were busy at the time we went, windows, doors were open and there were ventilation in place but still the air was a bit dense with all the running, sweating and possibly dust from the carpet.

Okay place. However, in the under 5’s area, toys are very dirty, sticky and outdated. With how much they charge for kids and adults they could at least put some batteries in some of the toys. Not sure what to think of it, it’s okay to go once in a while but the place needs a proper clean, toys need cleaning and they need to work for the kids to actually play with them. Ah, and the space smells very very funny.

Absolutely fantastic venue for kids parties. James went above and beyond to make our little one's birthday extra special, really appreciate it. Would highly recommend!

I am writing to express my concern following our visit to your venue on July 1st, 2025, for a birthday celebration. While the event itself was joyful and the staff were courteous, the conditions inside the facility were unfortunately very uncomfortable due to extreme heat. With outside temperatures exceeding +30°C, the indoor environment became unbearably warm and stifling, making it difficult to breathe. It appeared that the cooling or air conditioning system was either not functioning or had been turned off. This created an unsafe atmosphere for both children and adults. Many of us were left wondering whether this was an intentional decision to encourage more purchases of cold refreshments, which, if true, would be highly concerning. One star for this.

My kids love it there! Always have find and wanting to go back again and again! They serve food and drinks which are somewhat reasonably priced.

Southend airport. How do I describe southend airport? It’s local. It’s small. It’s quick. You will be walking in the front doors to the departure lounge in 10 ish minutes or less. There’s high-tech scanners, and for such a small airport it really makes it count. Good luck finding some budget grub to go with your budget easyjet holiday, though. The cafe, the shop, and the pub are MASSIVELY overpriced. The food on the plane is legitimately cheaper than the airport food. The toilets are fine, not the cleanest but fine. Therapy dogs are pretty cool!

Very quiet. Easy place to fly from although I was collecting someone who flew from Malta..cafe was closed.

So much quicker and easier than Stanstead or Gatwick. If you live in the south of Essex , its a brilliant choice. It took us a fraction of the time to get through check in and security than it has at bigger airports. No shuttle transfers, nice restaurant and a short walk to the gate. Highly recommended.

Glad to see more flights operating here. Really easy to navigate through the airport and super quick process.

Very quick through security. The longest part was the easyJet bagdrop where most flights go through. This was a 25 min queue. Don't buy anything in the restaurant though. It takes ages to arrive and gates close early/quick so it's not worth spending the £24 on a burger and handful of fries

I flew to Venice from here about 5 years ago and it was so quick. Parking is expensive though. Frequent trains. They dont have that many commercial flights but there are always lot of small planes landing, departing and sometimes doing touch and gos. Great place to watch planes and the big jets get quite close to you, and have to turn at the end of the runway which is cool.

Easy to use. Quick and efficient staff. Two main drawbacks; airport lounge is poor compared to other airports. Limited food and service. Stupid boarding system where you get corralled into a poly tunnel/large bike shelter where you 'fry' on a hot day. Very basic quality and embarrassing for the airport to arrive/depart via. Particularly, as looking to expand flights and passenger numbers

We ended our day with a truly lovely visit. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service couldn’t have been better—friendly, attentive, and well-paced. The space was spotless and welcoming, which made the experience all the more enjoyable. Special thanks to Sam, whose patience and helpfulness really stood out. Would gladly return and recommend!

Amazing place! We really enjoyed all the dishes - fresh produce, delicious, and beautifully presented. Both owners (Ella and Jack) were absolutely lovely! They even gave our dog some cream to lick 😍

I travel across the UK for Sababa falafels!! I’ve been to Sababa three times now, the quality of their food is outstanding and their drink menu is delicious. The staff are attentive and friendly. Seems I live in Cornwall, I can’t visit as often as I like. But Sababa is a must visit each time I’m in Southend. Highly recommended!!

Made to feel so welcome glad it’s doggy friendly my dog loves the pub cups and I love the cocktails. They’re really really nice so is the wine so is the food I love the puffins and most things I’ve tried off the menu. Highly recommended. I visit 3 to 4 times a week so I am a crazy fan. Amazing staff, caring and great to talk to.

Such a gem just off the high street in Southend. Delicious, punchy, fresh and wholesome. The best falafel we’ve ever had.

One of our go to spots for the most delicious and heartwarming food. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Atmosphere is great from the second you walk in. So in love with the decor too. Can also be hired for events, and they even have a super cosy basement venue too ✨️ Could not recommend enough. Only a stones throw from Southend Central train station, and other attractions 🩷❤️

The food was amazing!! I had spiced fries - the best in whole UK - crispy, thin, well fried and well spiced. This is what fries should be like! Then I had shakshuka with pita bread. Shakshuka was delicious and pita bread was the best piece of fluffy, soft bread I ever head. I have been there with few friends and we all loved the food. The service was quick and the knowledge of each dish by (I assume- the owner) was detailed and accurate. Highly recommended!!

Food and experience expected as harvesters Standards, no complaints other than the salad bowls have got much smaller and the selection of the salad has shrunk however that wasn’t the main reason for visiting so that can be overseen in this review. I would return again

Excellent location, there is ample parking space and the staff were very friendly. We were served by Charlotte and Callum, everyone was very nice. The food is good, reasonable portions and well priced.

Not a great experience. My parents have visited the restaurant tonight, and my mum got a very watered down version of the meal she ordered. She got the Smoke House Pork Belly & Corn, and literally just got the pork belly and chips, where on the menu it states that it comes with charred corn, black bean salsa, and pink pickled onions which she got none of. When she raised this with their waitress that had come over only as they were finishing their meals, she did apologise and asked to get the rest of the sides but at that point when they were almost done eating my mum declined. I asked my parents to order for me a Chargrilled Chicken Rice Bowl, and Crispy Tempura King Prawns, I got the prawns but for the ‘rice bowl’ I got the chicken with mash, broccoli, peas, gravy and some sort of spicy sauce that was definitely not ‘peri-mayo’. My mum pointed to the Chargrilled Chicken option under the Rice Bowl section, so either the waitress was not paying attention to her, misheard her or misunderstood her or something. I believe all of our meals came to over £20, which was unfortunately not reflected in the quality of the food. We had not been there in a while and whilst I wasn’t there this time, the last couple times i’d been there and ordered food has just been a disappointment. Not sure what has changed in recent years but it just seems to be declining sadly. We won’t be going back for a very long time/if ever

When this first opened again as an establishment it was good. However, each time I go back here it seems to have progressively gotten worse. With the recent visit we found a fly in the chips which came on the same plate as the burger. We were offered new portion of chips. The salad bowls are not always clean either. The food itself is not good value or worth it unless you have go during an offer period or have a discount code. The quality of food does not justify the full prices they charge on the menu.

Visited yesterday, think for the last time now. Staff were friendly, decor and atmosphere is good but disappointed with some of the meals. They have definitely got smaller, especially the plates! Thank goodness for the salad as I would have been pretty hungry. My salmon was ok, jacket potato was so overdone. Couldn't get my fork in the brocoli as wasn't cooked. Really not worth £18!! I couldn't believe that they brought out a burnt pizza to my grandson. Even the member of staff that served us said that she thought we would have returned it, so what does that tell you? Such a shame as the last vist was much better.

Not bad, staff were great and food is what you'd expect for the price. However, don't go for the fish tacos, fish fingers in plain tortillas with a bit of mixed salad. Bit of a joke 🤣

I was looking for a child friendly place to take my wife and 3 kids and after a bit of googling came up with The Harvester in Shoebury. As soon as we walked in the staff were inattentive, leaving us standing in the middle of the restaurant confused as to what to do Eventually we got seated at a table with uses empty glasses on and dirty table. After pretty confusing menus where some deals the kids eat for free, others not we ordered our food. 2 of my kids had pizza and chips, the pizzas were horrible, tiny, very little topping and obviously very cheap frozen ones. They didn't eat them. My wife ordered a burger, the filling was tiny, it was mainly chewy bread, chips were cold. I ordered a rack of ribs, quite expensive for what they were and again ribs were as cold as the chips. The salad bar was exactly the same as when I last went there 20 years ago, cheap mass produced and very boring. When the waitress brought our bill (nearly £100!) I said I would like to add a tip of £5 (the service was rubbish), she said don't bother as she didn't get the tips, it goes to the chefs and started explaining the big row the front of house staff were having with the chefs, very unprofessional. To sum up, inattentive staff, dirty tables, poor quality and cold food, 1980's salad bar and very expensive for what it was, even with the kids eat for free deal (so many stipulations it's not worth it) Needless to say, we won't be coming back

Worst chips I've ever had. Gone down hill, and the staff don't even acknowledge you when you order, just throw in a bag, only words were do you want salt and vinegar. The chips were really greasy, expensive and most of it went in the bin, would of taken them back but England were playing. Chips were horrendous!!!

35 years of perfect service. One of the best fish and chips in Southend-on-Sea. Highly recommend. Fresh, delicious fish, and much more. Good price. And many options in offers. Special cod with chips perfect for kids or lunch. Thanks to all the team for making this place special, and the owners. Well done, keep it up.

Awesome fish and chip shop the best in southend in my opinion 👌 the chips are amazing and portions are very generous, friendly staff who give excellent service. Always visit on match days without fail . I highly recommend this chippy.

i had some medium cod and chips generous portions absolutely great texture on fish meat good butter good nice chips will surely come back for more next time serving time max 2 minutes just went in payed came out it wasn't a busy time

Best fish & chip shop in the whole of the south of England. Lovely staff, and top notch fish and chips. Excellent value too. Brilliant!

Served by a lady I believe was Hannah. Told the fish would be 7/8 mins then waited 5 mins before the fish was stuck in by Jordan” Jordan and Hannah’ spent the next 10 mins flirting and whispering. Then laughing like a couple of school kids. Totally unprofessional. Whilst there heard them discussing another person called Trish and pulling a face about working with her. But the food was as good as always just very unprofessional from the staff

I thought this chippy was going to be something nice. I would eat but there was a big man with greasy black hair and as soon as I got home halfway through my food there was a big one of His hair sticking out of my fish Whilst they were making my food, they were literally eating Disgusting, not even clean never again do not recommend

Great customer service from Abbie B and the team. Quickly cleared a table when I turned up with no reservation. Menus provided promptly, food orded and quick to arrive. Staff professional, attentive and cheerful at all times. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Nice view of the runway was the icing on the cake so to speak. In fact, I had ice cream not icing on my cake for dessert!!! Will use this restaurant again!!!

I've been coming here for years and the service and food quality keeps changing. They have a new menu which looks great but I was so disappointed. I ordered a club sandwich and this must have been the worse sandwich I've ever had for this price. It was a joke. I wouldn't have paid more than £5 for it and this was £13. You guys need to get your act together, this is poor when there are so any other great places around.

Didn’t eat but gave 5 stars for drinks service. Summer who served us was bubbly, energetic and really cheerful. Great customer service and made our stay very much enjoyable after the issues with the airport. Highly recommend the stay and couldn’t praise summer enough

We ordered room service whilst staying at the hotel. Ordering was nice and simple and the food arrived very quickly which was very welcome after a long day of travelling. The food was hot and tasty but in our opinion overpriced.

Great rooftop restaurant very comfi seats over looking at the airport and the planes taking off and landing through their large windows. We had a lovely meal for our grandparents 69th anniversary there the menu was varied from comfort food to more grastro options all very well prepared and presented and of good quality. The team was attentive and friendly the manager Simon runs a smooth operations there we very must enjoyed our evening and will be back. Thank you.

Great service and nice food. A nice place to chill and watch the planes

Had rib eye steak which was not nice at all. Asked for medium and it came out rare. The steak itself was full of sinew... Breakfast on the other hand was good and this is the saving grace for the restaurant

Great park for mountain biking and a nice cafe. Wonderful views. Parking expensive.

The MTB trails are looking very tired and unkept. They need some love. Many features are closed or unusable. Trails are too narrow and very overgrown. The dual slalom is almost just a single track now. One of the wooden down hill features has fallen apart. The leap of faith is now closed completely. Many of the trail direction signs are completely missing. The place is a shadow of it's former self and needs some love. Parking is expensive, but I would happily pay that price if the trails were in better condition

This is a great place for the family. A beautiful scenic place with lots of things to do. They have some great paths for walks, a couple of play areas for young kids, and lots of cycle paths along with places for more experienced bikers. There is a lovely cafe and beautiful views. It's a short walk to Hadleigh Castle. They have a bicycle hire shop so no need to bring your own bikes.

I use the lake Saturday mornings with Hadleigh Plungers, which is always run well, and part of the Actio swim app. Only downside is I find parking expensive.

The place is incredible, specially for families with kids. Pets are allowed here. So many things all together. You got to see farms various collection of animals with some rare goats. Also you got a historical place to visit. Nice country side walk. You can even see the sea and the river, the view is super nice. Great place to read books laying on grass. However, I highly suggest to bring your own food as the restaurant doesn’t have lots to offer. The quality of food and the service is not very nice. Take your time for a long walk, enjoy the panoramic view, am sure you won’t regret to be there. Another added value is the place is nearly an hour drive from London(depends). I am overwhelmed by the place 😁😁. Enjoy 😉!!

This place has a large very good play ground for children and plenty of places for people of all abilities to cycle. Very good parking and toilet facilities. Parking is paid for. The cafe is ok but could do with a wider range of food, there's not much to choose from. The mountain bike course is short but good fun and no additional fee to ride.

What am amazing place. Bike tracks for the casual cyclist and if you're feeling a little daring, decent tracks to test your agility at various grades depending on how confident you are. An immense amount of wildlife to experience and a large area of land to go off and explore walking with great scenery. Benches to stop and rest, take a flask and some sarnies. There's a small cafe there with friendly staff and the prices aren't that bad. I came up from Devon where most of this is pretty much everywhere I go and after driving around Essex seeing mostly buildings, I was pleasantly surprised to see this here and can't wait to come back.

Had a lovely day at Hadleigh farm today. Was very interesting to hear & learn about all the different sheep, goats & other farm yard animals. The donkey was so cute. The young lady who spoke about the animals was great. She spoke with passion & knowledge & it was obvious this was more than a job. Next time I’ll be down with my grandchildren. Highly recommend.

Really cute little farm! Plenty to do for little ones for a couple of hours! Nice little play area too. Little gift shop. Friendly and helpful staff. Recommended.

A great afternoon out with the family. The farm is just the right size for a few hours visit. There is a lovely shop at the beginning where you are able to buy a variety of items including drinks, ice creams, snacks, toys (both pocket money and larger items) homeware goods and fresh eggs from the chickens, geese and ducks on the farm. The variety of the rare breeds on the farm is lovely to see - there are geese, goats, sheep, pigs, alpacas, chicken, ducks, turkeys, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, chinchillas, tortoises, a donkey and a pony. Around the farm itself there are places for the children to play - including a good sized play area with climbing equipment, slide, sand pit etc. ride on mini tractors, musical play equipment etc. There are ample areas for sitting down and having a drink or a snack with picnic tables. There are toilets on site - 3 portaloo style toilets (one of which is larger for guests who are less able) Overall excellent value for money for a trip out. Animal feed is sold for 3 bags for £1.25! Lovely staff and very cute animals - will definitely be going again in the future.

Lovely little farm for a afternoon visit Grandchild enjoyed it Reasonable prices and some sweet animals

A cute way to spend a couple of hours, be sure to get some food for the animals on your way in!

very good little farm for the children. reasonably priced, plenty of animals that you can feed, definitely recommend 👍

Amazing day out! My little boy absolutely loved it! You have the option to feed the animals for an additional charge but very much worth it! Tickets are very reasonably priced also.