Southend Pier & Railway, Southend-on-Sea

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Southend Pier & Railway is the longest pleasure pier in the world. Stretching 2.16 km (1.34 mi) into the Thames Estuary, the pier makes for a relaxing way to spend an afternoon. Pass local fishermen as you stroll to the end of the pier, or take the small train journey, which is handy for children and the elderly. Enjoy a coffee at the end of the pier in the cafe at the Royal Pavilion. Visit the RNLI lifeboat station and museum while you are there. Throughout the year, the pier hosts a number of special events. Make Southend Pier & Railway a part of your Southend-on-Sea vacation plans using our Southend-on-Sea road trip tool.

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By Katharine M

We just missed the train from the shore end so walked down to the other end... took longer than the ticket guy said due to little toddler legs so ended up running to catch the train the other end...

We just missed the train from the shore end so walked down to the other end... took longer than the ticket guy said due to little toddler legs so ended up running to catch the train the other end... more »
By Pauline G

We enjoyed the visit to the pier and were blessed with a lovely sunny winters day. The kids enjoyed the train and walked back. We were able to get an ice cream at the end of the pier in the cafe. For.... more

We enjoyed the visit to the pier and were blessed with a lovely sunny winters day. The kids enjoyed the train and walked back. We were able to get an ice cream at the end of the pier in the cafe. For.... more »

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By Katie Thayer

A really interesting place to visit from how long the pier is and that it has a railway along it I would have loved to get the chance to travel on the new trains they have but they weren't running and only had the old train running. I did find there wasn't really much at the end of the pier but it's perfect for those who want to go to the end and just sit and relax watching the ships passing. It's definitely a place to visit at least once to say you have been.

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By Mark Broadbent

A fantastic experience - took the train out and walked back - 1.33 miles long. Train is so modern and an unusual brilliant thing on a pier. The pier has the RNLI shop and view at the very end - worth a visit and a donation for the great things they do. Also a fantastic little cafe there that does amazing cake and yummy coffee. A pity its costs to go on the pier but suppose it takes a lot to maintain such a long pier.

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