For a few pounds, families can visit the world's longest pleasure pier in the UK, which has its own railway.

Southend Pier is a major landmark in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. It is the world's longest pleasure pier, extending 2.14km into the water. It is a special place. It is very long.

The pier was built in 1829 and opened to the public in 1889.

Over the years, the pier has changed and been rebuilt after big fires.

In the 1970s, the pier was in bad condition, and the council wanted to close it in 1980. But the people who lived there protested, and by 1983, the council agreed to fix the pier. The pier was fixed, and people were happy.

There are many holiday homes in the UK and Ireland, including some near the pier. Prices start at £27 per night.

The pier was fixed and reopened in 1986 with a new railway system.

There were more fires in 1995 and 2005, and the pier had to be rebuilt again.

There is a museum on the pier that tells the story of the pier's 200-year history.

The museum has old things from the past, old games, and a train simulator.

Southend can be a busy place.

Families can enjoy the pier, with rides, food, and drinks, and take a walk to the sea.

There is a train that runs along the pier every half hour for those who don't want to walk.

A visitor said they took the train instead of walking. The train is old and interesting.

The visitor said the train was slow, but it was fun to watch children try to race it. The pier is nice even on cold days.

The pier is open from 10:15am.

The pier is affordable, with entry costing £3.10 for adults and £2.10 for children.

For a little more money, families can get unlimited train rides with their pier entry.

People can also go fishing on the pier if they follow the rules.

A visitor said they walked the pier and enjoyed the views and ice cream.

Another visitor said the pier is perfect for a walk or train ride.

The visitor said it was worth paying to enter the pier because it's so long and special.

The pier is open every day from 10:15am to 5pm.