Southend Museum and Planetarium
Overview
A fine Edwardian building housing displays of archaeology, natural history and local history, telling the story of man in the south-east Essex area. Ring for details of special events, or see website.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Central Museum: Tue-Sat 10-5; Planetarium: Tue-Fri (school hols only shows at 11, 2 & 3); Sat shows at 11, 2 & 3
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.
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Nearby places to stay
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Hotel
Camelia Hotel and Restaurant
★★★
"Family-run seafront hotel ideal for a family holiday..."
- Family rooms: 3
- Free TV
- WiFi available
Hotel
Holiday Inn Southend
★★★★
"Plane spotting made easy from the 5th floor restaurant...."
- Family rooms: 17
- Free TV
- WiFi available
- Lift available
Hotel
Roslin Beach Hotel
★★★★
"Smart accommodation and dining terrace overlooking the sea...."
- Family rooms: 5
- Free TV
- WiFi available
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Camelia Hotel and Restaurant
Camelia Hotel is on Thorpe Bay seafront, and has been owned by the same family for three generations. On offer are fabulous sea views, freshly-cooked cuisine and exemplary service. Gues...
★★★ Rating
Holiday Inn Southend
Holiday Inn Southend offers a range of modern, well-appointed, stylish bedrooms. The open-plan, contemporary public areas look very smart and the lounges are fitted out with designer fu...
★★★★ Rating
Roslin Beach Hotel
This friendly hotel is situated at the quiet end of the esplanade, overlooking the beach and sea. The spacious bedrooms are pleasantly decorated and thoughtfully equipped; some rooms ha...
★★★★ Rating
Kent Coast Leisure Park
Located in a peaceful country park setting beside the Thames estuary close to Rochester, just an hour's drive from London, Allhallows is a popular static-only holiday park. Recent signi...
★★★★★ Rating
Decoy Farm Holiday Cottages
A working fruit farm that makes the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with views across the RSPB Northward Hill Nature Reserve for watching barn owls, herons,...
★★★ Rating
Thatched Cottages
Winning an award for their “sympathetic and dedicated” renovation, the two idyllic, 16th-century Thatched Cottages are finished to a high standard. Inter-connecting gardens make it easy...
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Downham Hall
Set amidst the picturesque Essex countryside, Downham Hall offers a perfect blend of elegance and modern comfort. The bedrooms are individually appointed with stylish décor and a range ...
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The Star Inn Caravan Park
As you pull into The Star Inn look at the walls, which are covered in pargeting, an East Anglian style of building decoration. The secluded park is popular with walkers, bird-watchers a...
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