Photos remind us of long summer holidays on the legendary seafront over the years - and how they have changed over the decades. Just like today, there were rides for thrill-seekers and seaside treats.

Southend-on-Sea, a coastal city in Essex, is a 40-minute drive or 50-minute train journey from Romford. Its main landmark is the 1.3-mile long pier - the world's longest pleasure pier - which has been ...

Also on Visit Essex's "top icons" list is Adventure Island ... in Southend on TripAdvisor, bagging a Travellers' Choice Award in 2024. The amusement park has more than 40 rides and attractions ...

A thriving coastal resort with award-winning golden beaches and stellar attractions was once part of the London Underground, meaning Brits could hop on a tube and whizz over to the coast ...

The 10 most rundown British seaside towns have been named by tourists, in a survey of thousands of holidaymakers. Which?

Families visiting Adventure Island in Southend were treated to a joyful surprise as beloved characters Bluey and Bingo made a special appearance. The popular duo from the hit children’s TV show ...