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Kursaal

Kursaal – Theatre in Southend-on-Sea, opened in 1901. No events are listed right now, but here is everything you need to know before you visit: how to get there, where to park, where to stay and where to eat nearby.
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About Kursaal

The Kursaal is a former amusement park and a Grade II listed building in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. The building, originally known as the Kursaal Palace was opened in 1901 as part of one of the world's first purpose-built amusement parks. The venue is noted for the main building with distinctive dome, designed by George Campbell Sherrin, which featured on a Royal Mail special stamp in 2011. The amusement park was home to Southend United F.C. between 1919 and 1934, and during this time also hosted greyhound racing. The majority of the park was closed in 1973, with the rest of the site closing in 1986. The building remained derelict until it was redeveloped in the late 1990s, opening again in 1998. Since 2020, the building again remains empty except for a small Tesco convenience store.

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Getting there

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  • Southend East railway stationTrain station800 m · 13 min walk
  • Southend Central railway stationTrain station1 km · 17 min walk
  • Southend Victoria railway stationTrain station1.3 km · 22 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)

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Kursaal: FAQs

What's on at Kursaal?

There are no upcoming events listed at Kursaal right now.

Where is Kursaal?

Kursaal is located at Southend-on-Sea.

What is the nearest station to Kursaal?

The nearest station is Southend East railway station (Train station), about 800 m from Kursaal.

Which hotels are closest to Kursaal?

The closest places to stay are Hope Hotel (310 m), Hamiltons Boutique Hotel (790 m), and The Railway Hotel (1.1 km).

When did Kursaal open?

Kursaal opened in 1901.