Southend-on-Sea War Memorial, Southend

Name: Southend-on-Sea War Memorial
Address: Southend, United Kingdom

#31 among attractions in Southend

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Facts and practical information

Southend-on-Sea War Memorial, or Southend War Memorial, is a First World War memorial in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, on the east coast of England. Designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, it is a Grade II* listed building. ()

Unveiled: 1921Coordinates: 51°32'5"N, 0°42'18"E

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Southend United Kingdom

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Day trips

Southend-on-Sea War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adventure Island, Kursaal, Roots Hall, The Railway Hotel.

0.5 miE
Rides and attractions for kids of all ages
Adventure Island, Southend
13 min walk • Adventure Island is a theme park in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. The site of the theme park flanks the north end of Southend Pier and has been a theme park since 1976 when the land now forming the west side of the park was purchased by the Miller family.
0.9 miE
Game and entertainment center, Sport venue, Architecture
Kursaal, Southend
22 min walk • The Kursaal is a landmark of Southend-on-Sea, a seaside resort town in the United Kingdom. Once boasting one of the world's first purpose-built amusement parks, the Kursaal was opened in 1901 as a glittering hub of entertainment and leisure.
1 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Roots Hall, Southend
26 min walk • Roots Hall is a football stadium located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. The stadium is the home ground of the Vanarama National League Southend United.
~1480 ftNE
Nightlife
The Railway Hotel, Southend
8 min walk • The Railway Hotel is a pub in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. It is known for its live music and its vegan food. The pub launched a meat-free menu in 2012, later making a solely vegan menu.
1.2 miSE
Museum
Southend Pier, Southend
31 min walk • Southend Pier is a major landmark in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. Extending 2.16 kilometres into the Thames Estuary, it is the longest pleasure pier in the world. The bill to build the new pier, to replace a previous timber jetty, received Royal Assent in May 1829 with construction starting in July 1829.
~1960 ftE
51°31'58"N • 0°42'47"E
Three Shells Beach and Lagoon, Southend
10 min walk • Beach, Restaurant, Cafe
0.5 miE
Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park
Rage Roller Coaster, Southend
14 min walk • Rage is a steel roller coaster situated at Adventure Island in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. Rage is a Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter model roller coaster.
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Havens, Southend
15 min walk • Havens department store is a Grade II listed building based in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex and, until its closure in 2017, was the only remaining independent department store based in the borough of Southend-on-Sea.
1.1 miE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Southchurch Hall, Southend
28 min walk • Southchurch Hall is Grade I Listed Medieval moated house located in Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. The Hall was home to farming families until the 1920s.
~1650 ftW
Museum
Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend
8 min walk • Beecroft Art Gallery is a gallery in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. Prior to 2014, the gallery was formerly located in and Edwardian building on Station Road at Westcliff-on-Sea which was donated to the people of Southend-on-Sea in 1952 by Walter Beecroft to house his eclectic collection of art works.
~1820 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
9 min walk • Cliffs Pavilion is a theatre at Station Road in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, a suburb of Southend-on-Sea. It seats 1,630 and offers an assortment of variety acts. Work began on the original Cliffs Pavilion during the 1930s. It was intended to be a 500-seat theatre incorporating the art deco style of the times.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southend-on-Sea War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Prittlewell Square, Southend (4 min walk), Genting Casino Westcliff, Southend (4 min walk), Cliff Town Congregational Church, Southend (7 min walk), Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend (8 min walk).

How to get to Southend-on-Sea War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southend-on-Sea War Memorial:

Bus

Wilson Road • Lines: 17, 60, 60A (3 min walk)
Trinity Avenue • Lines: 17, 60, 60A (7 min walk)

Train

Southend Central (9 min walk)
Shore (13 min walk)