The Cream of the Crop: Seaside Southend 2025
RHS Hyde Hall
Southend Pier
Courtesy of Tiptree Visitor Centre
Castle Park Courtesy of Visit Colchester
Combine the seaside charms of Southend-on-Sea with the history and natural beauty of Essex on this packaged tour. Staying at Southend’s seafront Park Inn by Radisson Palace, we enjoy free time in this beloved resort, home to the world’s longest pleasure pier, plus memorable side trips. Stroll around RHS Garden Hyde Hall, taste wines at Clayhill Vineyard, visit the Tiptree Visitor Centre, and delve into Colchester’s Roman roots.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 RHS Hyde Hall & Clayhill Vineyard
This morning we visit RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Regarded as one of East England’s finest gardens, this glorious creation delights visitors with everything from a magnificent, drought-resistant Dry Garden and ornamental Hilltop Garden to meadows, woodlands, and ponds, all of which we are free to explore before savouring a delicious cream tea. In the afternoon, we travel to the Clayhill Vineyard for a tour and tasting. Overlooking the River Crouch, this picturesque winery produces excellent wines which we can sample after strolling around its lush vines and wine-making facilities.
Day 3 Southend-on-Sea
We spend today at leisure in Southend-on-Sea, allowing us to either simply relax and enjoy the facilities at the Park Inn hotel or take in the many attractions of this popular resort. We can walk or catch the train along the 1.33-mile-long pier to visit its shops and museum; view the sharks, turtles, and penguins at Sea Life Adventure; browse the town’s museums and shops and stroll the seafront for souvenirs and fish and chips.
Great for Coach Drivers - There’s a range of incentives for coach drivers, including free entry to Southend Pier and Sea Life Adventure.
Day 4 Colchester & Tiptree Farm & Tearoom
We enjoy a morning free in Colchester, Britain’s First City and England's first Roman capital, which boasts a 2,000-year history. We can explore Colchester Castle and its Castle Museum, which houses stunning Roman finds, or explore the Roman ruins, Firstsite art gallery, and shops. This afternoon, we visit the Tiptree Visitor Centre and Tearoom for a farm tour and Tiptree cream tea*: enjoying a fruit-farm tractor tour and a scrumptious tea.
*Farm tours run from June-end August 2024 only. Outside these dates we will visit the Tiptree Shop and Tiptree Jam Museum only.
Great for Coach Drivers - Coach drivers and one courier/guide per group also enjoy valuable perks, including a £10 shopping card and free Colchester Castle admission.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 RHS Hyde Hall & Clayhill Vineyard
This morning we visit RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Regarded as one of East England’s finest gardens, this glorious creation delights visitors with everything from a magnificent, drought-resistant Dry Garden and ornamental Hilltop Garden to meadows, woodlands, and ponds, all of which we are free to explore before savouring a delicious cream tea. In the afternoon, we travel to the Clayhill Vineyard for a tour and tasting. Overlooking the River Crouch, this picturesque winery produces excellent wines which we can sample after strolling around its lush vines and wine-making facilities.
Day 3 Southend-on-Sea
We spend today at leisure in Southend-on-Sea, allowing us to either simply relax and enjoy the facilities at the Park Inn hotel or take in the many attractions of this popular resort. We can walk or catch the train along the 1.33-mile-long pier to visit its shops and museum; view the sharks, turtles, and penguins at Sea Life Adventure; browse the town’s museums and shops and stroll the seafront for souvenirs and fish and chips.
Great for Coach Drivers - There’s a range of incentives for coach drivers, including free entry to Southend Pier and Sea Life Adventure.
Day 4 Colchester & Tiptree Farm & Tearoom
We enjoy a morning free in Colchester, Britain’s First City and England's first Roman capital, which boasts a 2,000-year history. We can explore Colchester Castle and its Castle Museum, which houses stunning Roman finds, or explore the Roman ruins, Firstsite art gallery, and shops. This afternoon, we visit the Tiptree Visitor Centre and Tearoom for a farm tour and Tiptree cream tea*: enjoying a fruit-farm tractor tour and a scrumptious tea.
*Farm tours run from June-end August 2024 only. Outside these dates we will visit the Tiptree Shop and Tiptree Jam Museum only.
Great for Coach Drivers - Coach drivers and one courier/guide per group also enjoy valuable perks, including a £10 shopping card and free Colchester Castle admission.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Park Inn by Radisson Palace
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Occupying a prime hillside position just above Southend-on-Sea promenade and commanding fabulous seafront views, The Park Inn by Radisson Palace is perfectly positioned for enjoying this vibrant seaside resort. Just a stroll from famous Southend Pier, the world’s longest pleasure pier, and the beach, seafront amusement park and Sea Life Adventure, the hotel has much to keep guests happy. The stately-looking exterior opens to a modern and glossy lobby, together with a welcoming, open-plan restaurant-bar where guests can enjoy drinks and meals while admiring the seafront vistas. The 137 crisp, light and comfortable rooms - many with sea views and most with walk-in showers – are complete with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, iron/ironing board, safe and hairdryer.
Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £357pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £95
Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions
• Entrance to RHS Hyde Hall & cream tea
• Clayhill Vineyard tour & tasting
• Tiptree Tearoom tractor farm tour & cream tea
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