Piers · East of England
Southend Pier Entrance
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Southend Pier Entrance — a pier in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Shore · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Southend Pier Entrance is a pier located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
Adventure Island is a popular free-entry theme park located in Southend, offering a variety of rides and attractions suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy over 40 rides, including thrill rides and a soft-play area, all within a compact site that allows for easy navigation.
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
Southend Pier Entrance is located in South-East England. It serves as the gateway to the longest pleasure pier in the world, which extends into the Thames Estuary. The pier is a notable example of Victorian engineering and attracts visitors for its recreational facilities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5331, 0.7158
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- Parish
- Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS1 1EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Phone
- +44 1702 443400
- Nearest railway station
- Shore — 0 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm; closed 25 Dec
- Official site
- adventureisland.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1325660877 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southend Pier Entrance?
- Southend Pier Entrance is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS1 1EE), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, unparished area.
- What is Southend Pier Entrance?
- Southend Pier Entrance — a pier in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southend Pier Entrance?
- The nearest railway station is Shore, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS1 1EE.
- Is Southend Pier Entrance a protected site?
- Yes — Southend Pier Entrance is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Southend Pier Entrance free to visit?
- Yes, Southend Pier Entrance is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southend Pier Entrance?
- The nearest railway station is Shore, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS1 1EE.