Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Adventure Island Southend

Castle Lane, Essex, SS7 2PP, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (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.

Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HQ, Tel: 01376 562226, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

The former site of the Doomsday castle erected by Sweyn of Essex.

Pier Entrance, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 618747, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.1kms)

1 High Street, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AG, Tel: 01621 784962, (8 miles, 12kms)

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 443400, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)

One of the best value 'theme parks' in the South East with over 60 great rides and attractions for all ages. No admission charge you only 'pay if you play'.

Chruch Road, Bowers Gifford, Essex, SS7 5BN, Tel: 01268 559158, (8 miles, 12kms)

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

105 Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD, Tel: 01268 684272, (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.

Southend Central Library, 2nd Floor, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6EX, Tel: 01702 534108, Email, (0.6 miles, 1kms)

Photographic gallery offering high calibre exhibitions of a regional, national and international nature. Guided tours by prior arrangement. Please call or check our website for details of our current exhibition.

Clifftown Parade to Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1DT, (2 miles, 3kms)

Southend Cliffs Gardens, with stunning views across the Estuary, is a blend of woodland and ornamental displays and is close to many attractions, shops and theatres.

Vardon Drive / Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK, (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.

Albert Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8DZ, (8 miles, 13kms)

430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LA, Tel: 01702 351135, (1 miles, 2kms)

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

Creeksea Ferry Road, Essex, SS4 2HD, Tel: 01268 559158, (7 miles, 11kms)

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.

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 618747, Email, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

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.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1NG, Tel: 01702 534 147, (2 miles, 4kms)

Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2PT, Tel: 01702 215624, (1 miles, 2kms)

Southchurch Hall Close, Southend, Essex, SS1 2TE, (0.9 miles, 1kms)

Ornamental gardens, including large ponds with fish and waterfowl around a medieval hall.

Southend Pier (shore end), Western Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS1 2EL, Tel: 01702 614553/611214, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms)

Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial displays of pier's entertainment, disasters, staff, boats, illuminations and railway. Suitable for all ages. Prior bookings required.