Southend Heritage Walks

Southend is more than just a beach. It is packed full of interesting landmarks, historic parks and green spaces, as well as heritage and conservation sites too. As part of Southend’s status as a city, four fantastic heritage walks are available for you to enjoy:

The Southend City Heritage Trail: Discover conservation areas, Southend’s oldest pub and gardens, and listed monuments.

The Golden Heritage Trail: Follow the 2002 Heritage Plaques to uncover historic architecture and green spaces.

The Prittlewell Heritage Trail: Immerse yourself in Anglo-Saxon history, explore Prittlewell Priory, and enjoy tranquil parks.

The Shoeburyness Heritage Trail: Learn about the garrison town’s history, enjoy nature reserves, and stroll along the water.

Walking is the perfect way to exercise. It helps with your physical and mental wellbeing. The walks are free of charge. To access the walks, please use the Go Jauntly app.

Go Jauntly is a health and wellness company working to increase walking, mobility and outdoor adventures. Go Jauntly provides an award-winning, community-based platform to promote walking for leisure, active travel, and nature connection. The app is available for all users on iOS and Android.