Speciality:
“Southend Pier & Railway is a major landmark and was the country's first pier railway. The pier railway runs the length of Southend Pier, providing public tourist transport from the seashore to the pierhead. The rail line, extending 1.34 miles into the Thames Estuary, is the longest pleasure pier in the world. A single-track electric railway runs the length of the pier, providing services every 15 to 30 minutes. Southend Pier & Railway also features the Southend Pier Museum, showcasing its rich history. Visitors can enjoy a small selection of old working penny slot machines. Free entry is available for children under five years.
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2025 Update: There is ample parking along the seafront and in the town centre, with bays for disabled parking. Public toilets are located at the Pier entrance and at the Pier Head. They offer concessions for entry to visitors over 60, disabled visitors and their carers, and students with a valid student ID.”








