Location: Southend-on-Sea
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Top 7 Traveler Resources in Southend-on-Sea, England
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. Leigh Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Leigh Library is a community hub in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea, in a beautiful listed building. Whether you wish to loan books, DVDs, or CDs - or simply find a quiet nook to read in, Leigh Library will provide you a warm welcome. Behind the Library are Leigh Library Gardens, a peaceful haven of green - which even has a secret slide!
2. Southchurch Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
It may be small, but Southchurch Library packs a lot in! A real sense of community has kept this library a favourite in the local area. Come and explore...You'll be surprised what you find.
Reviewed By ProofIsInThePudding - Essex, United Kingdom
A great library. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Important to remember libraries are community spaces too. So the demise of books or otherwise (hello vinyl records, a case in point) places like this have groups from sessions for kids to a book club, and knit & natter. Use your local library. Just a short walk away from Southchurch Park.
3. The Forum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
The Forum Southend-on-Sea is an innovation with community in mind - a library, gallery and educational resource in a contemporary shared space. The Forum is a collaborative project from three partners: Southend Borough Council, University of Essex and South Essex College. It houses Southend Library on the Ground & First floors, Focal Point Gallery on the Ground Floor, University of Essex on the Second floor and South Essex College utilise the top level. Nosh restaurant operates on the Ground Floor independently. This listing is monitored by Southend Library. Comments regarding other sections of the building will be passed on to the appropriate partners.
Reviewed By jeremyspenser - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Friendly and helpful staff a very well laid out public space. A great library with plenty of space to read/study and computer screens for public access. Meeting rooms are ideal for group training and activities. WiFi access works well etc. Coffee shop next door and parking close enough. There is an outdoor cinema screen I assume used in summer months
4. Shoeburyness Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Shoeburyness is a community hub library located on the first floor of the Shoeburyness Youth & Community Centre. With a great selection of fiction, non-fiction and children's items there is plenty to explore.
5. Kent Elms Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Kent Elms Library is a community hub with friendly staff ready to welcome you. A great range of books, from children's to cookery to fiction, provide something for everyone to enjoy. A hot drinks machine is on site, alongside our gift shop where we stock unique toys and gifts for all ages.
6. Westcliff Library
7. Belfairs Woodland Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By N5382UCkarenn - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
This is a brilliant cafe and conservation centre in the heart of Belfairs woods. Open all year, lots of seating inside and outside. Lovely hot drinks, cakes and snacks. Lots of other interesting things to buy. It's spotlessly clean and modern. Staffed by very helpful and friendly volunteers. This is a great place to visit, we always stop here mid dog walk.
