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Southend-on-Sea (/ ˌ s aʊ θ ɛ n d ɒ n ˈ s iː / ⓘ), commonly referred to as Southend (/ s aʊ ˈ θ ɛ n d /), is a coastal city and unitary authority area with borough status in south-eastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London.
A seafront amusement park, sand and shingle beaches, and fish 'n' chips shops leading down to the country's longest pier; Essex's Southend-on-Sea has all the trappings of a classic British seaside resort, as well as a gritty city centre complete with shops and packed nightclubs.
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Jun 9, 2024 · Southend-on-Sea, town and unitary authority, southeastern geographic and historic county of Essex, England. It lies on the Thames estuary and the North Sea. The nearest major seaside resort to London, 40 miles (64 km) away, Southend attracts millions of visitors, and there are many resident.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A seafront amusement park, sand and shingle beaches, and fish 'n' chips shops leading down to the country's longest pier; Essex's Southend-on-Sea has all the trappings of a classic British seaside resort, as well as a gritty city center complete with shops and packed nightclubs.
Southend Pier is the city’s most treasured, historical icon as well as being the longest pleasure pier in the world. It stretches for 1.33 miles out into the Thames Estuary, putting Southend on the map as well as into the record books.
