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✈️ Southend's New Holiday Destinations
It's now easier than ever to fly away from Southend... but why would you want to?
Tom McCloud
May 22, 2024
Good morning Southend. Did you get a shot of the Northern Lights over Southend this weekend? We’d love to see them! Let us know what your plans are for this sunny weekend ☀️
THIS WEEK
Southend Airport Gains New Destinations
6 new holiday destinations are set to be added to Southend Airport’s ever growing list, as EasyJet reopen their base here for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Flights to these new destinations begin Spring 2025 and include sunny locations such as Marrakesh, Gran Canaria and Pisa. See the full list here.
The expansion is set to create over 130 jobs and bring the total number of holiday destinations from Southend Airport to 16 locations.
THIS WEEK
Civic Fountain Granted Grade II Listing
The iconic 1970s fountain, crafted by renowned sculptor William Mitchell, has been honored with a Grade II listing by Historic England. This rare gem is now officially recognised for its cultural significance.
LOCAL HISTORY
The Crooked Billet, Old Leigh
Taking its name from a boomerang-shaped tree branch, The Crooked Billet is the oldest pub on the High Street, and the only one that's not named after a shipping vessel. The 16th century tavern is a grade 2 listed building and boasts historic seafaring connections.
Southend is rich with interesting pieces of history and every week we dedicate a section of this newsletter to sharing that history with you. If you have suggestions for the next piece, reply to this email.
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