Southend United
Capacity: 12,392 (all seated)
Address: Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NQ
Main Telephone No: 01702-304050
Team Nickname: The Shrimpers
Year Ground Opened: 1906
Pitch Size: 110 x 74 yards
Shirt Sponsors: Insure and Go
Home Kit Colours: Blue with White Trim
Official Web Site: www.southendunited.co.uk
Meeting Place
Address: The Railway Tavern, 108 East Street, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 6LH
What’s the Ground Like?
Away fans are now housed in what was originally the home end, the North Stand, which is a covered seated stand at the other end of the ground. This stand, like the West Stand at one side of the pitch, are both single tiered and have old looking 'barrel' shaped roofs. Like most former terraces that have had seats bolted onto them, the leg room and height distance between each row is less than desirable. The large number of supporting pillars will probably also impede your view; although this does not make for a great experience at least the Stand is covered.
How To Get There By Car & Where To Park
From M25 take Junction 29 and follow the A127 to Southend. Continue towards the town centre, through the lights near to the Bell Pub. At the next roundabout turn right (3rd turning), continuing on the A127. The ground is on the right just past the next traffic lights. If you turn right as you reach the ground, this will put you behind the away end where there is plenty of street parking to be found. Otherwise there is a car park at the ground, behind the Main Stand.
By Train
The closest station to the ground is Prittlewell, about a five minute walk away. It is served by trains from London Liverpool Street. As you exit the station turn right, you will then come to a crossroads with traffic lights. On your right is the 'Fish House', fish and chip shop. Pass this and turn right. Walk about 100 yards and the ground is tucked away on your left.
If you happen to end up at Southend Central station (served by trains from London Fenchurch Street), you're about a 25 minute walk from the ground. The main bus station is close to Southend Central, and therefore it may be an idea to get a bus up to the ground, rather than walking.
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