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Prittlewell Square

Free admission

Prittlewell Square — public park in Southend-on-Sea.

Prittlewell Square, parks in South East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Southend Cliff Lift (Top) · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Prittlewell Square is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "public park in Southend-on-Sea". Coordinates: 51.5348°, 0.7082°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Benfleet and Southend Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Prittlewell Square is a park situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England overlooking the Thames Estuary. It is the oldest park in Southend-on-Sea. The clock at the entrance to the Square was donated by local jeweller and philanthropist R A Jones. The Square lies within the Clifftown Conservation Area, which was designated in 1968 due to the historic and architectural significance of the area.

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Coordinates
51.5348, 0.7082
Parish
Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
Postcode
SS1 1DW
Parliamentary constituency
Southend East and Rochford
Nearest railway station
Southend Cliff Lift (Top)0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Prittlewell Square?
Prittlewell Square is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS1 1DW), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, unparished area.
Is Prittlewell Square a protected site?
Yes — Prittlewell Square is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
Is Prittlewell Square free to visit?
Yes, Prittlewell Square is free to enter.
How do I get to Prittlewell Square?
The nearest railway station is Southend Cliff Lift (Top), about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS1 1DW.