
Southend-on-Sea to Leigh-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea City Centre, Southend-on-Sea
- 2 hours / 5.9km
- 41
A 4-mile jaunt along the coast from Southend Central to Leigh-on-Sea. An accessible beachside walk with fab views & lots of history.
Download a PDF for Prittlewell Heritage Trail - Prittlewell Heritage Trail guide.
Step 1: Welcome to this heritage walk around Southend’s Prittlewell. Follow along as we pass historically important sites, lovely green spaces and sculptures.

Step 2: You can begin your walk by turning right out of Southend Victoria rail station and begin walking north along Victoria Avenue.
Step 3: Trains running to and from London Liverpool Street, Southend Airport, Prittlewell and Stratford serve Southend Victoria. There are also local buses that stop here.

Step 4: On your right you’ll pass the Grade II listed Southend Central Museum. It's open Wednesday - Sunday each week, but please check opening times before you visit.
Step 5: On your right you’ll also pass the Beecroft Art Gallery. It has a permanent collection of over 2000 works, ranging from 17th century Dutch paintings to contemporary works.

Step 6: Cross Great Eastern Avenue at the lights to continue along Victoria Avenue.

Southend-on-Sea City Centre, Southend-on-Sea
A 4-mile jaunt along the coast from Southend Central to Leigh-on-Sea. An accessible beachside walk with fab views & lots of history.

Southend-on-Sea
Explore Southend's history. Visit Conservation Areas, Southend's oldest pub and garden, plus spot a listed monument or two.

Essex
A walk around Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Take a walk through Southend Cliff Gardens and along the sea front.

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

Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
An audio-enhanced fun linear walk from Chalkwell with Sandy the Seal. A friendly guide who shares water safety tips for young families.