Museums · East of England
Southend Pier Museum
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Southend Pier Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Shore · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Southend Pier Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Southend Pier Museum provides an in-depth look at the history of the world's longest pleasure pier. Visitors can explore features like the unique Pier railway, view films about the pier's history, and learn about its significance during World War II.
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.
Place summary
Southend Pier Museum is a museum located in Southend-on-Sea, South-East England (postcode SS1). It focuses on the history of Southend Pier, which is one of the longest piers in the world. The museum features exhibits related to the pier's heritage and maritime history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5324, 0.7159
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- Parish
- Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS1 1EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Phone
- 01702611214
- Nearest railway station
- Shore — 0 km
- Opening
- Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday 11 am to 5 pm
- Official site
- southendpiermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1045455152 (ODbL)
- fsq: 4ff03f92e4b0d01fb2b69ede (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southend Pier Museum?
- Southend Pier Museum is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode SS1 1EE), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, unparished area.
- What is Southend Pier Museum?
- Southend Pier Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southend Pier Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Shore, about 0.0 km away. The nearest town is Southend-on-Sea. Drivers can use postcode SS1 1EE.
- Is Southend Pier Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Southend Pier Museum is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Southend Pier Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Southend Pier Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southend Pier Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Shore, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS1 1EE.