The Kursaal
Southend seafront , +44 0 871 550 1010, (http://www.megabowl.co.uk...). open 10am-11:30pm m-th,sunday and 10am-1:30am f-sa. offers 30 bowling lanes, more amusement arcades, a fully licensed late night bar and pool tables. on friday and saturday nightts it is possible to book a lane of unlimited 'cosmic bowling' under uv lights. free to enter - cosmic bowling costs â£9, regular bowling is â£5.50 per game.
Old Leigh
Leigh-on-sea nearest railway station: leigh-on-sea, (http://www.oldleigh.com/). the old leigh area is by the seafront around 3 miles from southend and you can purchase freshly caught thames cockles, winkes by the pint or half pint as well as a wide selection of other sea food. there's also a large selection of pubs and bars which are popular on summer evenings.
Hockley Woods
Hockley nearest railway station: hockley. hockley is the largest woodland area in essex as well as a popular bird-watching side. it is possible to go on nature walks as well as mountain bike through the woods. there are no facilities here other than a car park. free to visit.
Garon Park Pitch and Putt
Garons park. open all year round. second public golf course in southend offering a driving range and 18 hole course.
Waverley Boat Excursion
Southend pier head get the train to the end of the pier, (http://www.waverleyexcurs...). waverley run boat trips up and down the thames from the pier head all year around, leaving during the day as well as into the evening.
Amusement Arcades
Southend seafront. open all day all year round. the arcades are an area offering video game machines, bingo, pool tables and fruit machines. games cost between 50p and â£1 per game and the area is very popular during the summer months. free to enter.
The Old Leigh Regatta
Old leigh nearest railway station: leigh-on-sea, (http://www.oldleigh.com/r...). days and times open. the regatta takes place during a weekend every september in old leigh nearest station: leigh-on-sea and there are many markets stalls, live bands, sailing and water-based activities and the bars open late into the evening. free entry.
Belfairs Woods
Eastwood road north, near leigh on sea easily accessibly by bus and car, (http://www.southend.gov.u...). open all year around. has nature walks, a careteria, golf facilities and as large car park. free to enter however you will have to pay to park.
Belfairs Public Golf Course
Belfairs woods , +44 0 1702 525345, (http://www.southend.gov.u...). open all year around. features a large public 18 hole golf course as well as a 9 hole pitch and putt course. 18 holes costs â£12+ and pitch and putt is â£2+.