Open-air theatres · East of England
Cliffs Pavilion
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Theatre and exhibition venue in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England

Steve Knight from Halstead, United Kingdom — CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westcliff · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Cliffs Pavilion is a open-air theatre located in england south east. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. Theatre and exhibition venue in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
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Official information
Cliffs Pavilion is a venue in Southend that hosts a variety of live performances, including theatre, comedy, and music events. Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of shows and entertainment throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Benfleet and Southend Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cliffs Pavilion is an open-air theatre located in South-East England, established in 1964. It offers a unique venue for performances, set against a backdrop of coastal views. The theatre hosts a variety of events, catering to diverse audiences throughout the warmer months. Its distinctive setting enhances the experience of live entertainment in an outdoor environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5352, 0.6969
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- Parish
- Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS0 7RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Established
- 1964
- Nearest railway station
- Westcliff — 0.4 km
- Official site
- southendtheatres.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5133095 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cliffs Pavilion?
- Cliffs Pavilion is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS0 7RD), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, unparished area.
- What is Cliffs Pavilion?
- Theatre and exhibition venue in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
- How do I get to Cliffs Pavilion?
- The nearest railway station is Westcliff, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS0 7RD.
- When was Cliffs Pavilion built?
- Built or established in 1964.
- Is Cliffs Pavilion a protected site?
- Yes — Cliffs Pavilion is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Cliffs Pavilion?
- The nearest railway station is Westcliff, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS0 7RD.