Year 2 Trip - Southend-on-Sea

Year 2 had a fantastic trip to Southend-on-Sea, and despite the rainy weather, everyone had a wonderful day. The children thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Pier Museum, where they learned about the history of the famous pier, operated levers to control model trains, and had great fun playing on old-fashioned pinball and arcade machines. We then walked the entire length of Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world, which certainly meant lots of steps! Later, we visited the lifeboat station and listened to an interesting talk about the vital work carried out by the crew. The children were amazed to learn that the lifeboat team has already rescued 30 people this year and can put on their protective rescue suits in just one and a half minutes. We also had the opportunity to see the lifeboats and equipment up close. To finish our day, we enjoyed a train ride back down the pier, bringing a memorable trip to a perfect end. 

Year 2 Trip - Southend-on-Sea