Attractions within 8 miles of Southend-on-Sea.

Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA

The gallery houses some 2,000 works, including works by Constable, Molenaer, Lear and Seago. The gallery also hosts temporary exhibitions and is the home of the Essex artists open exhibition.

1 High Street, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AG

Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ES

An Edwardian building housing displays of archaeology, natural history, social and local history. Hands-on discovery centre and Planetarium.

Station Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RA

Southend's premier entertainment complex, the Cliffs Pavilion is a great place to experience live performances. The region's leading theatre and concert hall, programmes include touring West End musicals, ballet, concerts and comedy.

Castle Lane, Essex, SS7 2PP

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex Marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today.

Chapel Lane Car Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PP

Fields and woodland overlooking the Thames estuary. Remains of castle close by, accessible by footpath. Access via Chapel Lane. Guided Events Programme running throughout the year and site leaflet available.

High Street, Old Town, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend, Essex, UK

Museum with photographic display of the history of Leigh-on-Sea, and fully restored fisherman's cottage, circa l850, situated in the waterside High Street of the Old Town.

430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LA

A truly unique building, the Palace always offers a vibrant mix of comedy, music, drama and shows.

Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6NB

Well preserved 12th Century Priory housing a museum of the Priory's history.

Creeksea Ferry Road, Essex, SS4 2HD

Wallasea Island Wild Coast project is a landmark conservation and engineering scheme for the 21st century, on a scale never before attempted in the UK and the largest of its type in Europe.

Southchurch Hall Close, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2TE

Southchurch Hall museum is housed in the half-timbered medieval manor house, which dates to the early 14th century.

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE

If you walk along Southend-on-Sea's High Street, towards the sea, your eye will be drawn in a straight line towards the longest pleasure Pier in the world.

Western Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, Essex, UK

For one of the ultimate nights out in Southend visit The Genting Club. Offering all of your favourite casino games.

Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2ZG

One stop entertainment venue. Buzzing casino, popular Elements Restaurant and private dining room offering international cuisine, ideal for all occasions from intimate dinners to corporate functions.

Chalkwell Hall, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NB

METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas in Southend on Sea at Chalkwell Hall.

Chruch Road, Bowers Gifford, Essex, SS7 5BN

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0PS

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

Pier Entrance, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE

In or near : Maldon, Essex

Back2thewall Gallery - Gallery & work for sale.

In or near : Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Remnants of the ancient oak, birch and hornbeam woodland that once covered much of Essex; includes woodland walks and a nature reserve, 18 hole public golf course, riding stables, tennis courts and bowling greens.

In or near : Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Formal ornamental gardens and traditional pasture and scrub. Part of the area is managed as a Local Nature Reserve which is a vital haven for wild flowers and invertebrates, Belton Hills is home to a number of rare species.

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Burnham Riverside Park

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Agricultural and maritime exhibits relating to the whole of the Dengie Hundred plus social history and small archaeological collection. Archive of local pictures and document research area.

In or near : Rochford, Essex

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex

Houses a collection of Eastern National buses and coaches and various other commercial vehicles from the period 1944-1981. Vehicles can be seen undergoing restoration and in restored condition.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex

A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a courtyard style sun garden and a rose garden recognised by the National Rose Society.