Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Focal Point Gallery

Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA, Tel: 01702 347418, www.southendmuseums.co.uk, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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, Tel: 01621 784962, (7 miles, 12kms)

Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ES, Tel: 01702 434449, Email, www.southendmuseums.co.uk, (0.2 miles, 0.2kms)

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, Tel: 01702 351135, www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/hadleigh-castle, (5 miles, 8kms)

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, Tel: 01702 551072, Email, www.hadleighcountrypark.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

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, Tel: 01702 470834, www.leighsociety.co.uk/leighheritagecentre.htm, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WP, Tel: 01245 321552, Email, www.marshfarm.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

Farm trail with pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, ponies and pets. Daily milking demonstrations, gift shop, tea room, play areas. Please book in advance for group bookings and birthday parties.

430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LA, Tel: 01702 351135, www.palacetheatresouthend.co.uk, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

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, Tel: 01702 342878, www.southendmuseums.co.uk, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

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

Creeksea Ferry Road, Essex, SS4 2HD, Tel: 01268 559158, www.rspb.org.uk/wallaseaisland, (6 miles, 10kms)

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, Tel: 01702 467671, (0.9 miles, 2kms)

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, Tel: 01702 618747, Email, www.southendpier.co.uk, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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, Tel: 01702 352919, Email, www.gentingcasinos.co.uk/maxims/casino/19/southend.html, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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, Tel: 01702 616000, Email, www.rendezvouscasino.com/southend, (0.9 miles, 2kms)

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, Tel: 01702 470700, Email, www.metalculture.com, (1 miles, 2kms)

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, Tel: 01268 559158, www.RSPB.org.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0PS, Tel: 01268 559158, (8 miles, 12kms)

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

Pier Entrance, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 618747, Email, www.visitsouthend.co.uk, (0.6 miles, 1kms)

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

Back2thewall Gallery - Gallery & work for sale.

In or near : Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

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, (2 miles, 4kms)

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, (7 miles, 12kms)

Burnham Riverside Park

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

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, (5 miles, 9kms)

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.