Things to do in Southend-on-Sea

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#1Fishing in London for two people

Escape the hectic life of the city and head down to Tylers Common fishery in the pretty London Suburb of Havering for this 3-hour fishing experience with a q...

Duration 3h Free cancellation
The price now is
RM905
per adult
Fishing in London for two people

#2Yoga on Whitstable beach for couples

ItineraryWe'll meet at the Hotel Continental and head off on a short walk to warm-up before your class. During this time you'll get to know your instructor a...

Duration 1h 30m Free cancellation
The price now is
RM592
per traveller
Yoga on Whitstable beach for couples

#3Private Tour Tilbury/London: the garden at 120 – Greenwich area – Borough m...

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Garden at 120, 120 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 5AL EnglandThe openness of the space is wonder...

Duration 6h 30m Free cancellation
The price now is
RM1,690
per traveller
Private Tour Tilbury/London: the garden at 120 – Greenwich area – Borough m...

#4Cruise Ship Pickup Private Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Rochester Castle, Castle Hill, Rochester ME1 1SW EnglandOne of the oldest castles in EnglandDur...

Duration 10h Free cancellation
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RM3,445
per traveller
Cruise Ship Pickup Private Tour

#5Private Kent castles

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Rochester Castle, Castle Hill, Rochester ME1 1SW EnglandOne of the oldest castles in EnglandDur...

Duration 10h Free cancellation
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RM3,397
per traveller
Private Kent castles

#6Tilbury - Special London Private City Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Albert Memorial, Princes Gate Kensington Gore, London W8 EnglandCommemorates the death of Princ...

Duration 6h 30m Free cancellation
The price now is
RM1,892
per traveller
Tilbury - Special London Private City Tour
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Adventure Island

Home to some of Britain’s most exciting amusement rides, including the infamous Rage rollercoaster, this theme park has attractions for all ages and budgets.
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Southend Pier

Among the longest in the world, this iron pier protrudes far into the Thames Estuary and is a favorite among local fishermen. 
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Tilbury Fort

This fortification at Southend protected the British capital for many years and is today one of the best-preserved historic sites in the U.K. 
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Epping Forest

Rent a mountain bike and ride beneath the forest canopy or go bird-watching along the many hiking trails that wind through this ancient forest.
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