Photo of castle ruins in the countryside, Hadleigh Castle, Benfleet, near Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Photo of the old hotel in Southend on Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Photo of castle ruins in the countryside, Hadleigh Castle, Benfleet, near Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world, and estuary of the River Thames, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Adventure Island and Southend Pier, Southend on Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Looking towards Chalkwell from the grass by the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre, Southend on Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Southend Pier, Southend on Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Three Shells Lagoon and view towards Chalkwell, Southend on Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Southend Pier, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunny day at a crowded beach with people sunbathing and a lifeguard tower in the background, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, Englnd, United Kingdom, Europe