Southend Campus Student Bucket List

1. Southend pier and railway

Southend Pier is the city’s most treasured, historical icon as well as being the longest pleasure pier in the world. It stretches for 1.33 miles out into the Thames Estuary, putting Southend on the map as well as into the record books – why not go to the end of the world’s longest pleasure pier?

2. Adventure Island

Great value deals, fantastic selection of food and drink, and an unbelievable selection of rides, attractions and amusements – Adventure Island is located right next to the north end of Southend Pier, and is the perfect spot for an awesome day out!

3. Seafront fireworks

Last year, the beloved seafront fireworks returned to Southend, so keep your eyes peeled for any announcements and watch the free firework displays along Southend seafront across October and November!

4. Southchurch Hall

Visit the Southchurch Hall Museum and Gardens, a Grade I Medieval moated house located in the Southchurch district of Southend-on-Sea. They have various events on offer such as museum tours and art exhibitions so be sure to check their What’s On page!

5. Clifftown Theatre

See a production at the Clifftown Theatre and Studios – you can see which performances they have on and can download a free show programme via their website!

6. Jazz Centre

The Jazz Centre UK is a cultural hub that actively celebrates all aspects of jazz, preserves its heritage and promotes contemporary performance and education – celebrate jazz music’s heritage in the Beecroft Art Gallery!

7. Escape Live

Piece together clues and solve puzzles to escape from a range of sticky situations at an Escape Live escape room! They offer various games, so keep an eye out on their website to see if any are of interest to you!

8. Southcurch Park

Southchurch Park is popular all year round, just a short walk from the beach and nearby history spot, Southchurch Hall, the park is the perfect spot for a relaxed stroll! With over 12 hectares to explore and a wide range of sports pitches and formal gardens, there’s bound to be something for everyone to enjoy.

9. Kingpins Bowl

Enjoy the new generation of interactive ten pin bowling! One of the first in the UK, Kingpins Bowl provide state of the art bowling across 10 lanes.

10. Caddies

You’ve played Mini Golf, but this is Crazier Crazy Golf! Caddies have two indoor 9-hole courses which are loaded with challenging obstacles and hilarious interactive features as you make your way through their wonderfully weird and quirky themed courses – perfect for a night out with mates!

11. Thames Estuary

Take a walk on the Thames Estuary path, a 30 mile route from tilbury to Southend which takes you past Thameside Forts, ancient Churches, through Thames Marshes and along the sea wall overlooking internationally important marshes and mudflats!

12. Just Play

Want to play a sport but don’t want to commit to regular training? Are you a beginner and want to enhance your skills? Or simply just want to try something new? Then get involved in Just Play – a free social sport programme based around getting active, making friends, and having fun!