Come and explore the world's longest pleasure pier! From end to end, Southend Pier is packed with great things to see and do all year round!
Crazy Golf
Enjoy a round of crazy golf 1.33 miles out to sea at the end of the world's longest pleasure pier. Are you brave enough to take on Olga the Octopus?
The Cliff Lift
Take a ride on the historic Cliff Lift, the shortest funicular railway in the world.
Fishing from the Pier
Did you know you can fish from the end of Southend Pier? It's the perfect place to while away the afternoon, and you're sure to catch a wide variety of fish.
Pier Museum
If you fancy exploring the history of Southend Pier, then a visit to the Pier Museum is a must! Here you can learn all about the turbulent history of Southend's iconic attraction.
Pier Railway
If you're not brave enough to make the 1.33 mile walk to the Pier Head, then why not hop on the Pier Railway? It'll have you from shore to end in ten leisurely minutes!
RNLI Station
Southend is home to two of the busiest RNLI Stations in Essex, one of which is at the Pier Head. Why not come and discover the action behind the scenes of this life-saving charity.
The Beach Huts
Quirky little beach huts at the Pier Head, where you can pick up a souvenir!
Wildlife Watch
Southend Pier is in the heart of the Foreshore Nature Reserve, which stretches more than eight miles from Leigh-on-Sea to Shoeburyness.
Things to Do
Discover More
Hear
Memories
from the Past
The Pier Listening Bench, located at the Pier Head, features fond memories of Southend from University of the Third Age members. Full interviews are available on request from the Essex Sounds Archive.
Send a
Postcard
from the Pier
Did you know we have an official Royal Mail Post Box? Just pick up a postcard from the Visitor Information Centre, get it franked with a special Southend Pier frank and head to the end of the pier to send a souvenir to a loved one.
