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My place of birth. Somethings have chaged a lot over 34 years. However still a great place to visit especially for children beach and loads of rides and some are free. The pier is till my happy place at the end. Love the train still working on the pier. Many childhood memories.

I liked going to the town I didn’t like when I went shopping they would not take my Scottish money. I even went to a bank to change my money because no shop would take it even the bus driver would not take it on bus trip. The bank refused change my money . It made fell like I was a nobody and bad person

Southend has picked up from being a shabby remnant of the 50-80s playground for east Londoners. As well as the seafront around the pier, there is Old Leigh, which is very much worth a visit, as is the priory. Shopping is good and there is no end to the number of cafes, eateries and pubs you can visit. Its proximity to London and two train line that can take you there makes day trips to 'the smoke' easy.

We liked that the hotel had shops and a McDonald's on the door step We didn't like paying £10 per night for parking on hotel grounds. The staff were. Friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable.

Loved our stay at Southend . We ate at the Weatherspoon's Last Post the food was good value for money. Stayed at the hotel there which is handy for the town and the seafront. Went on the open top bus which was fun going through Leigh on sea and Westcliff with lovely sea views. We love going up the pier on the pier train its lovely to see the sea from there.

Sadly city is dying, year after year – more businesses are closing, the removing public toilets, and city centre is full of homeless, drunks, addicts and suspicious folks - especially after 18.00. Crazy thing is that during the day, when it’s peaceful and nice – there are tones of police, but when they are needed in the evenings – 0! All is super expensive, and I do not see a reason for future to spend holidays up there – top up it all with unpredictable British weather, and it’s sounds like receipt for aboard holidays like in Malta, Canaries ect.