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In 2004 Southend remained one of the areas of the UK that retain the grammar school system and has four schools of this type, all of which are single sex schools. Additionally there are two single sex schools assisted by the Roman Catholic church. The other 6 main-stream secondary schools in the area are all mixed sex comprehensive schools.
A number of secondary schools in the area offer further education, but the largest provider of further education is South East Essex College [1], which is currently building a new campus in the centre of town.
Currently SEEC offer a limited number degree course matriculated by the University of Essex. The university's centre in the town is currently a single builing on the High Street [2]. The University, however, has plans to build its own centre in Southend, located next to the new College campus on the site of the old Odeon cinema. The University notes that 'South Essex is probably the largest conurbation in the country without a significant higher education presence'. This future development will change this.
The town is well known for its seafront attractions. Already mentioned is the famous pier .
The Kursaal theme park, was one of the earliest theme parks, built at the opening of the 20th century. It closed in the 1970s and much of the land was developed as housing. The entrance hall, a listed building is now a bowling alley.
Adventure Island theme park, straddling the pier remains open and is a popular attraction with children.
The cliff gardens and Victorian Bandstand were a popular attraction however slippage in 2003 has made much of the cliffs unstable and the bandstand has been removed for safe keeping. The council has expressed its desire to re-erect the bandstand however no suitable location for it has yet been found.
Currently (Autumn 2004) being built is a new very modern Cliff Lift at the base of the High Street linking with the new pier entrance. The older cliff lift, a short funicular railway is located a few hundred metres away, is currently closed due to the cliff slippage.
There are three theatres in the town.
The oldest is the edwardian era 'Palace Theatre'. Due to financial troubles the theatre has had to close a number of times in recent years. It currently shows plays from professional troups and repetory groups, as well as some comedy acts. The theatre has two circles and is noted for having a very steep rake. Part of the theatre is a smaller venue called "The Dixon Studio". This is used for more intimate performances.
The Cliffs pavilion is a larger building and is able to host different forms of show including musical concerts, and performances on ice.
The final and most recent theatre is the New Empire Theatre. Located in the former ABC Cinema, it is, unlike the other two theatres, privately owned. It is used far more by amateur dramatic groups.
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