Golden Heritage Trail

Walks, England, Essex, Southend-on-Sea
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Golden Heritage Trail

Southend-on-Sea

by arncliffe

  • 2hr 30m / 5.7km
  • 14

Follow the 2002 Heritage Plaques through the city to discover historic architecture, green spaces and views.

  • Public toilets
  • Child friendly
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Paid-for attraction
  • History

Walk preview

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  1. Welcome to the Southend-on-Sea Golden Anniversary Heritage Trail 2002. Start at St Mary’s Church

    Step 1: Welcome to the Southend-on-Sea Golden Anniversary Heritage Trail 2002. Start at St Mary’s Church

  2. There are plaque markers along the ground that will help to guide your way.

    Step 2: There are plaque markers along the ground that will help to guide your way.

  3. Step 3: From St Mary's Church, Prittlewell turn left from the lych gate and cross East Street opposite the Blue Boar pub

  4. The Blue Boar is home of Southend United Supporters Club if you want to pop in.

    Step 4: The Blue Boar is home of Southend United Supporters Club if you want to pop in.

  5. Otherwise continue ahead and enter Churchill Gardens - make sure that you find all three plaques near here.

    Step 5: Otherwise continue ahead and enter Churchill Gardens - make sure that you find all three plaques near here.

  6. Step 6: Walk through the gardens, previously a brickworks pit, by following the plaques on the ground.

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