We had a super day with the 6 great nieces and nephews. They had so much fun running around the…read moredifferent rides roller coasters. We saw a fantastic show under the big top with popcorn and cotton candy. My niece brought in a picnic for us to all enjoy the 10 of us. It is kind of that kitschy corny kind of fun place to visit. Very kind team members.

Visited here today with our grandson, overall the place was okay but there is definitely room for…read moreimprovement. Staff were friendly and polite but the prices were a bit expensive like £2 for a can of coke and the prices of the gifts in the gift shop were ridiculous

The reservoir is an excellent place to see waterfowl, and to be able to feed them. There is plenty…read moreof room in between the paths and the water, which ensures that the birds are not harassed in such a lovely habitat. There is a grassy fenced off area where you are able to feed ducks and geese - the ducks are quite shy and seem to get bullied a bit by the geese when they are trying to feed. Great place to go on a sunny day with some bird seed

This is a great place for a leisurely day out. The reservoir itself is huge and is home to many…read morespecies of waterfowl. At intervals along the pathway there are hides which enable you to look out over the water and watch the birds in their natural habitat. We didn't manage to walk around the full circumference of the reservoir, we retreated to the visitor centre where we sat on the outside decking area and had lunch while taking in the view over the water. As it was a beautiful sunny day it made the experience very enjoyable.

Thriftwood Scout and Guide camp site is an established and well run site that caters for most youth…read moreorganisations (cadet included). Nestled on the edge of Brentwood and well within driving distance Brentwood Town Centre, it offers allthe usual amenities of a camp site with sectioned off and private camp sites all accesible from a roadway that encompasses and disects the whole site. There are heated and comfortable dormitories for those who do not want to camp. Check out the 'Sapper Lake' at the heart of the site!

Good reasonable priced place to stay for when you are clubbing at festival park and have problems…read moregetting home. Also used this for relatives to stay at when visiting us. Clean and well maintained.

This is my Dad's favorite hotel in South End On Sea. I thought I would have liked to stay at the…read moresmall B&Bs around just to really suck in the atmosphere but ultimately here's the low down. Pros Clean Spacious Plenty of parking Ideal location Right on the beach Right next to a pub/restaurant. Friendly Staff Big baths Cons Pricey Basic Generic Vending machine snacks Smaller TV than my laptop Paid wireless Overall i enjoyed the stay being so close to the pub/carvery was great but I think they charged way too much for what I got in the area.

With a great view Premier Inn is a great place to get a sleep, and also have a nice view to wake up…read moreto. The only downside are the odd drunkard who stumbles by at 2am yelling their head off, but you can't hold this against Premier Inn. Their staff are generally helpful, and will assist you if they can.

Definitely booking in advance recommended. Very busy over Christmas but staff super friendly and…read moreaccommodating. The rooms are exactly what you expect but clean and modern. The dispensers for shampoo etc are a good touch. The breakfast is free and someone likes to overheat the croissants. What tipped this for me were the staff and location. The A120 is super close and there's a bp garage on sight which saved my bacon with the Marks and Spencer for emergency cava runs..I'll stay again

Nice hotel, but seems booked up alot for weekends so book in advance!!! Rooms are plesant and i…read morealways recommend for my friends to stay there! Close to town, although you would need to drive there. Walking distance to a few restaurants, and Freeport Braintree.

This B&B is in a great location, right on the seafront. It is clean and well decorated and the…read morefirst floor rooms at the front of the house are large and have a private balcony. Perfect for sitting outside on a summer's evening, watching the waves with a glass of wine. It is also a 10 minute walk outside of the town, on a very quiet stretch of the seafront so you don't need to worry about the noise of weekend revellers coming out of seafront bars late at night. It has changed ownership several times during the past few years, but has always remained an attractive, up-market B&B. Up-market being reflected in their prices - my parents paid £88 per night during their last trip to the UK. This is also not a B&B where you will get a full fry-up every morning. They have always provided a Continental breakfast in an effort to attract up-market clientele. When my parents last stayed, they were more than a little disappointed by the owners - quite often there was not enough breakfast to go roundand, rather than provide anything else, the guests went without. The owners had no experience of running a B&B, and it showed. Having said that, if you are looking for somewhere to stay for one or two nights, it will be fine. My parents stayed for 10 days and found the inexperience of the owners a little trying after the first few days.

The beaches are vast and expansive, and as a lifelong resident, I've noticed that they've been…read morecleaned up a great deal as Southend as become more of a bustling Euro-Day Trip venue with people travelling from all over Europe, and indeed; the world. It should be noted however that there are still some minor concerns, mostly the extensive noise from the amusement centres and theme park, though it's a great place to go to see some great maritine activity and history.

This is a great, reasonably priced hotel. The hotel offers disabled accommodation, but does not…read morehave lifts to the 1st floor, so bear that in mind when booking. The reception area is large with nice big sofa's and is clean and tidy. There is a vending machine within the hotel if you get peckish or thirsty. Each room is well equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and TV's. There is ample parking outside and the hotel is next to pub/eatery which offers excellent food at very reasonable prices. This is an excellent priced hotel where kids stay for free, the only downside is the hotel does not offer air-conditioning.