Prittlewell Heritage Trail

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

Prittlewell Southend-on-Sea

by forwardmotion

  • 1hr 30m / 2.5km
  • 43

Discover Anglo-Saxon history, visit the historic Prittlewell Priory and enjoy lush green spaces on this heritage trail around Prittlewell.

  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. Step 1: Welcome to this heritage walk around Southend’s Prittlewell. Follow along as we pass historically important sites, lovely green spaces and sculptures.

  2. You can begin your walk by turning right out of Southend Victoria rail station and begin walking north along Victoria Avenue.

    Step 2: You can begin your walk by turning right out of Southend Victoria rail station and begin walking north along Victoria Avenue.

  3. 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.

  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 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.

  5. 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.

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

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

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