Southend's Pier Museum
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Overview
Southend Pier is one and a third miles long and was built in 1830. This living museum portrays the history of the pier, its railway, its disasters, and the people who have lived and worked there. Exhibits include ex-pier rolling stock, a reconstructed signal box with working levers, and antique slot machines. Children can have fun learning about their heritage.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open May-Oct, Sat-Sun & Tue-Wed & BH 11-5
- 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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