Free things to do in Southend-on-Sea
5 free-entry places in and around Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.
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BeachSouthend Beach & Three Shells
Long Thames Estuary beach with a wide prom — free on the sand; pier train and rides are paid.
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Southend Beach & Three Shells
Long Thames Estuary beach with a wide prom — free on the sand; pier train and rides are paid.
Southend Beach & Three Shells
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Long Thames Estuary beach with a wide prom — free on the sand; pier train and rides are paid.
Seafront ~£2/hr
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BeachChalkwell Beach
Quieter shingle beach west of the pier with beach huts and a calmer prom.
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Chalkwell Beach
Quieter shingle beach west of the pier with beach huts and a calmer prom.
Chalkwell Beach
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Quieter shingle beach west of the pier with beach huts and a calmer prom.
Chalkwell Avenue ~£2/hr
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ParkPriory Park
Clifftop park with rose gardens, play areas and views over the estuary.
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Priory Park
Clifftop park with rose gardens, play areas and views over the estuary.
Priory Park
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Clifftop park with rose gardens, play areas and views over the estuary.
Victoria Avenue on-street
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WoodlandBelfairs Woodland
Ancient woodland with waymarked trails and a nature centre — woods are free; centre donations optional.
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Belfairs Woodland
Ancient woodland with waymarked trails and a nature centre — woods are free; centre donations optional.
Belfairs Woodland
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Ancient woodland with waymarked trails and a nature centre — woods are free; centre donations optional.
Belfairs car park ~£2
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WalkCliff Gardens & Seafront Prom
Sheltered cliff-top gardens linked to the seafront prom — bandstand, flowers and pier views.
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Cliff Gardens & Seafront Prom
Sheltered cliff-top gardens linked to the seafront prom — bandstand, flowers and pier views.
Cliff Gardens & Seafront Prom
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Sheltered cliff-top gardens linked to the seafront prom — bandstand, flowers and pier views.
Seafront ~£2/hr
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
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