From tropical fish and sharks to meerkats and monkeys, the attraction offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal to an exciting array of creatures. A trip to Sealife Adventure can also be paired with nearby Adventure Island, allowing families to create a jam-packed day of fun and education on Southend seafront. East Coast Distillery, Thorpe Le SokenSnifter - The distillery offers tastings from their fine collection(Image: TripAdvisor)Situated just off the estuary in Landemere, the East Coast Distillery is the perfect stop for a relaxing and informative day out. The Cliff Lift, SouthendIconic - The Cliff Lift has been a centrepiece of the seafront for over a century(Image: Newsquest)The Cliff Lift is a beloved feature of Southend seafront, one of the last remaining funicular railways, and the only single-track funiculars in Britain. Constructed in 1912 and opened in August of that year, the Cliff Lift offers visitors a unique and exciting way to scale the seafront’s Cliff Gardens without breaking a sweat.