Southend's seafront is literally packed with things to do for all ages Seven miles of award-winning beaches (including the Jubilee Beach – always above high tide), the longest pleasure pier in the world, over eighty parks and open spaces of varying size, forty playgrounds, six nature and fourteen historic conservation areas, sixteen allotment sites  and that’s just for starters.

For the adrenaline rush and fun for the kids then there's Adventure Island which has over 40 rides and attractions. The park is free to roam and the rides are charged individually. Wristbands are available and work out cheaper for longer stays. Adventure Island is a moment away from The Terrace Guest House.

The Terrace Guest House is a fantastic viewpoint to see the world famous Pier, day & night. More than 100 years old and 1.33 miles long, the pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world. If you're feeling energetic you can take a walk to the end or you can catch one of the unique pier trains one-way or both ways.

Also along Southend's seafront is the renovated Kursaal building. The Kursaal was the entertainment centre of Southend more than 50 years ago with a glorious ballroom and outstanding architecture. It has now been brought back to its former glory and updated for the new millennium with a superb 30 lane bowling alley and amusements all round.

Near the Kursaal is Southend Sea Life Adventure where you and the kids can voyage beneath the ocean to see the amazing display of nature's marine life.

Cliffs & Gardens

The awards Southend has received for its gardens & parks says it all. Gold, Silver & Bronze awards for the Council's Parks Department at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show; world finalist at the Nations In Bloom competition; Second place in the Britain In Bloom category for large cities and the winner of the Anglia In Bloom competition.

All of Southend's parks are easily accessible from the guest house either by car or bus. Close by is Priory Park with numerous awards for its well looked after gardens, bowling green, duck ponds and Priory. Also close by is Chalkwell Park which has a Green Flag for its overall presentation including a cricket green, rose garden and peacocks!

Much of the focus on Southend's gardens lies on the Cliff hills. Here, you can enjoy spectacular bedding displays and lawns along with features such as the large floral clock, Queen Victoria statue and the Bandstand which is still very much in use with brass & classical open-air concerts as well as plays for you to enjoy from the comfort of your deck chair!

The Terrace Guest House is situated right on top of the cliffs & gardens which makes for a fantastic location easy access. If you would rather take the historical Cliff Lift down to the seaside, it is situated just yards from the guest house and operates at peak times.

Shopping & Eating

The half-mile long pedestrianised High Street leads right up to the seafront where you will find The Terrace Guest House. That means you will only be around the corner from some of the best known stores, department stores and smaller more specialist shops. The Royals shopping centre is the closest shopping amenity and boasts a large Debenhams, Littlewoods, Boots, TK Maxx and lots of other shops.

Of course, we will supply your breakfast but for your other culinary needs you won't have to go far to find food you really like. Near the guest house you can find all sorts of restaurants including English, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Thai, French and of course some of the best afternoon Tea cafes and good old fish and chip restaurants. We will be happy to direct you the restaurant of your choice.



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Theatres

Perched on top of the cliffs is The Cliffs Pavilion. This awesome building was designed to imitate the style of a cruise ship. While you wait for your show to start in the foyer bar and look out to see, you could almost be on that cruise ship! The architecture stunning but not nearly as much as some of shows played in the large auditorium. From West-end musicals to Rock concerts to classical concerts to the biggest and best pantomime in the south east, the Cliffs Pavilion always puts on a show!

A bit further afield is the Palace Theatre. Here you can experience the more traditional theatre in the Edwardian building where drama, comedy and thrillers are staged.



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Nightlife

If the theatre is not your thing or you just want check out Southend's nightspots then you will not be disappointed with the choice & variety the town has offer at night. There are the trendy bars and clubs that go until the early hours, glitsy and glamorous cocktail bars and two upmarket and large casinos along the seafront. Alternatively, the seafront itself provides nightly entertainment with the illuminations, amusement arcades that stay open until late and in the summer season Saturday evenings there is a spectacular fireworks display from the pier. Again, you will have the perfect viewpoint from the Terrace Guest House



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