It lies on the north side of the thames estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central london Plan your perfect southend visit today! It is bordered to the north by rochford and to the west by castle point
The city is one of the most densely populated places. The nearest major seaside resort to london, 40 miles (64 km) away, southend attracts millions of visitors, and there are many resident commuters. A seafront amusement park, sand and shingle beaches, and fish 'n' chips shops leading down to the country's longest pier
There’s also plenty to see and do, even in bad weather with places like sealife adventure and our range of museums and historic houses. It lies on the thames estuary and the north sea
