Southend-On-Sea

The Pier

After the fire on October 9th 2005 Southend Pier has now reopened to the public. A train service operates to just this side of the damaged area, and the walkway is open. The Visitor Information Centre is also open as usual at the shore end of the Pier.

The Pier

Still the world's longest pleasure pier, at 1.34 miles (2158 metres or 2360 yards), this structure has had a chequered history with a number of disasters, natural and man-made. A wide range of events take place throughout the year, such as visits by the Tall Ships Pegoria and Sedov, and the Punch & Judy Festival, and attracts over 300,000 visitors per annum.

The Pier is used all year round for angling, with passes available for both day and night fishing.

Access to the Pier is via the train system, or by a walkway which extends almost to the end of the structure.

Back to Things To Do