If you have 24 hours to spend in Southend-on-Sea, here are some suggestions:
1. Visit Adventure Island - a popular amusement park with over 40 rides and attractions. Expect to spend at least 3 hours here.
2. Take a walk along the Southend Pier - the world's longest pleasure pier stretching 1.33 miles into the sea. Walking to the end and back will take around 1-2 hours depending on your pace.
3. Visit the Sea Life Adventure aquarium - home to over 40 displays including sharks, sea turtles and penguins. You can easily spend 1-2 hours here.
4. Relax at one of the beaches - Southend has several beaches including a Blue Flag one. Spend some time soaking up the sun and swimming in the sea.
5. Learn about local history at Southend Central Museum - a small museum with exhibits on the town's history, arts and culture. You can explore the museum in around 1 hour.
6. Enjoy the views from the Cliff Lift - a Victorian funicular railway that takes you up and down the cliffs. This attraction takes around 30 minutes.
There are plenty of other things to see and do in Southend-on-Sea, but these are some of the highlights to get you started!