Location: Southend-on-Sea
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Things to do in Southend-on-Sea, England: The Best Outdoor Activities
Southend-on-Sea (/ˈsaʊθɛnd ɒn ˈsiː/ ( listen)), commonly referred to as simply Southend, is a town and wider unitary authority area with borough status in southeastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest leisure pier in the world, Southend Pier. London Southend Airport is located 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) north of the town centre.
Restaurants in Southend-on-Sea
1. Southend Kitesurfing
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
High quality tuition in Kitesurfing and Powerkiting. We have onsite changing facilities, toilets and cafe next door, ample parking and all only 20m from the beach
2. Richy's Kitesurf School
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Want to learn how to kitesurf? Based in Southend-on-Sea, Richy's Kitesurf School will get you riding with superb tuition from kitesurf professional Richard Flindall. We use only the latest and most up to date kitesurf equipment on the market for all lessons. We have wetsuits, helmets, boots and impact vests of all sizes so all you need to bring is a towel.
3. Snakes alive Ltd
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Reptile Experience Days, Get to hold a variety of Snakes, Lizards & Mini-Beasts in a one hour of half day experience. Suitable for all ages!
4. Dive Odyssea
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
We are a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre based in Essex. We offer the full range of PADI Scuba Courses from beginner to Instructor Level. We offer trial Scuba experiences and run Scuba Pool Parties for children. We have a retail shop and offer rental and servicing of equipment. We run regular assorted Trips to destinations in the UK as well as overseas. Our Instructors are highly experienced & Patient.
5. Perfect Day Watersports
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
RYA Powerboat Level 2 at just £195, BCU Kayak 1 Star Learn to Kayak £60, RYA Day Skipper Theory, First Aid plus much more. Royal Yachting Association and British Canoe Union Centre located in Leigh on Sea, Southend, Essex. Have fun & learn something new that could change your life! Over 30 years experience coaching all ages in Powerboating, Kayak, Canoe, Marine First Aid, Day Skipper & VHF Radio.
6. Discovery Seal Trips
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
We are based at Essex Marina on Wallsea Island and offer trips into the Rivers Crouch & Roach to see the resident seals. Trips lasts approx. 2 hrs and we sail up to 3 times per day depending on tides and weather. We launch from Wallasea but also do pick-ups on the town jetty at Burnham-on-Crouch.Our trips take us around the RSPB reserve on Wallasea where a variety of birdlife can also be seen.
7. Garon Castle Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
A fun 18 hole adventure golf course based in Southend on Sea and designed around the history of Essex.
Reviewed By angelabK8033IO - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
We visited this mini golf today, would definitely recommend a visit, all 18 holes were brilliant, best mini golf I've been to in a long time ???? ???? ⛳ well worth a visit.
8. Shoebury East Beach
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4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By stevevO2023TR - Shoeburyness, United Kingdom
Hired a beach hut, Number 13 - The Beach Lounge. Located on a quiet piece of the beach with a beautiful sea view. East Beach is spacious with clean toilets and a large car park that are just a few minutes walk from the long sandy beach (and the beach hut.) I'm typing this whilst sitting on the beach hut terrace, ice cream in my other hand whilst the kiddies hunt for crabs in the rock pool that is opposite, sun is shining, its absolute bliss!! The beach hut is well equipped, fresh coffee / paddle boards / crab nets/ buckets and spades and a few board games too. Fresh air and family time, this is just what we all needed. We'll be back.
