Coach holidays with Alfa Travel

Southend - City, Sea & Gardens

Resort - Southend on Sea

Overview

Southend, situated on the North bank of the Thames Estuary, is the largest resort in Essex and Londoners’ favourite seaside resort; it is just an hour by train from central London. It has a famous pier, the longest in the world, with a railway service along to the pier head over a mile out to sea. A large lift offers access to the seafront from the town’s shopping centre and theatres. Our hotel is situated ideally on the seafront, between the beach and pier and the bustling main shopping centre, both a stone’s throw away.

Prices from

£489 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 252Y

Tour: Southend - City, Sea & Gardens

Resort: Southend on Sea

Days: 7

Date Travelling: 12 May 2024

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Park Inn Palace

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Southend Pier
Southend pier
Southend sea front
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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Full Day London & Guided City Tour

  • Enjoy an excursion to capital London where we enjoy a guided city tour taking in the main sights of this iconic city. See the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the River Thames as our expert guide takes us around the city. Later in the day there will be free time so you can explore at leisure - see the sights, hit the shops or perhaps visit one of the many museums and attractions - there's so many to choose from!

Day 3 - Day at Leisure

Day 4 - Day at Leisure

Day 5 - Full Day Colchester & Tiptree Jam Visitor Centre

  • Founded by the Romans, Colchester was Britain’s very first city and the Saxons, Normans and Victorians have all left their mark on this wonderful city. Situated on the banks of the River Colne, today Colchester thrives and bustles with activity. We’ll also call at the charming Tiptree Jam Visitor Centre which displays historic machinery and jam-making paraphernalia from days gone by and is home to a wonderful tea room.

Day 6 - Full Day Chelmsford & RHS Hyde Hall

  • Officially the only city in Essex, Chelmsford’s history can be traced back to Roman settlements and it’s rich market place traditions. Explore at leisure before visiting RHS Hyde Hall. Cared for by the Royal Horticultural Society, enjoy the peace and tranquillity and admire the spectacular gardens with their mix of traditional and modern styles. The Dry Garden and Hilltop Garden are amongst the highlights.

Day 7 - Return Travel

Park Inn Palace

The Palace Hotel is in an ideal position, a short stroll away from Southend’s excellent shopping centre with the seafront accessible via a free promenade lift. Below the hotel on Marine Parade is the long pier with its own railway and Adventure Island Theme Park. The hotel’s reception is on the ground floor whilst the restaurant, lounge and bar are on the first floor with stunning views of the sea

Contact Details


Tel No: 01702455100

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Yorkshire Tours – Woodall (M1, Junction 30/31)


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