Title: Great Wakering Travel Guide: Best of Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Great Wakering](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Wakering-Hotels.d3000424205.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Great Wakering](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Wakering-Holiday-Rentals.d3000424205.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Great Wakering](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Wakering.d3000424205.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Great Wakering Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Great-Wakering.d3000424205.Car-Hire-Guide)[Great Wakering Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Wakering.d3000424205.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Great Wakering Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo "Great Wakering" by Julieanne Savage (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a2a8261a5e39ef197d3de49d49f84f4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a2a8261a5e39ef197d3de49d49f84f4f.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a2a8261a5e39ef197d3de49d49f84f4f.jpg) by [Julieanne Savage](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9476) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Great Wakering" by Robin Webster (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a5a4d21073bd17358525df642513d4f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a5a4d21073bd17358525df642513d4f4.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a5a4d21073bd17358525df642513d4f4.jpg) by [Robin Webster](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9905) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Great Wakering" by Julieanne Savage (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/bcfc5e634c0ab75b8843e435b2cee8ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/bcfc5e634c0ab75b8843e435b2cee8ff.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/bcfc5e634c0ab75b8843e435b2cee8ff.jpg) by [Julieanne Savage](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9476) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Great Wakering](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7e6bb72d4a17702f1af1af27fb09791f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Great Wakering Things to do - Top hotels in Great Wakering - Top Holiday Rentals in Great Wakering ![Bridgewood Manor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565800/565719/ed8f5206_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bridgewood Manor Walderslade Woods, Chatham, England £71 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Chatham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) "Perfect for Maid of Stone or other events at Mote Park - thanks very much….." Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=565719&PinnedHotelID=565719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000424205) ![Orsett Hall Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3896100/3896025/93163bd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Orsett Hall Hotel Prince Charles Avenue, Grays, England £101 6 Oct - 7 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Grays. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (597 reviews) "We stayed for a wedding which was wonderful. We booked an executive double which was huge, although my parents had the same category of room and it was much smaller, and had views of the gardens. The grounds are lovely, staff polite and dairy intolerance was well catered for. Two choices of places ..." Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=3896025&PinnedHotelID=3896025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000424205) ![Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33410700/33410673/59782a50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cave Hotel & Golf Resort Brickfield Lane, Faversham, England £221 7 Oct - 8 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Faversham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews) "I love this hotel, I stay 2-3 nights each week and the staff all know me and are super helpful and professional. In a 5 star hotel, it’s the service that sets the hotel apart and that’s so true here. Rooms wise, the facilities are gorgeous and very well designed I wish the clientele weren’t so ghetto, ..." Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F10%2F2025&endDate=08%2F10%2F2025&selected=33410673&PinnedHotelID=33410673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000424205) [See all 1,370 properties in Great Wakering](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000424205) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ardens Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117460000/117458700/117458624/a81aaa19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ardens Lodge Arden Street, Gillingham, England Stay at this golf aparthotel in Gillingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Chatham Naval Memorial and Historic Dockyard ... 2.4/10 (5 reviews) Rubbish "Very shabby and dirty. Handy location. Certain conditions are a health hazard.very cheap but dont think would pass an inspection. In general substandard. Wouldnt stay here again." Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gillingham-Hotels-Ardens-Lodge.h117458624.Hotel-Information) ![Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23920000/23913600/23913502/304927b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast Bell Farm Lane, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, England Stay at this 3-star cottage in Sheerness. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Minster Gatehouse Museum and Barton's ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews) "This was a lovely place to stay! The breakfast was wonderful also." Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sheerness-Hotels-Hogwarts-Bed-And-Continental-Breakfast.h23913502.Hotel-Information) ![Staycations Maldon Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76532700/76532696/w1280h960x0y32-daed8f1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Staycations Maldon Suites The Kings Head Centre, 38 High Street, Maldon, England Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Museum of Power and Mill Beach ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) "The place was huge the value wonderful parking right out back great people food, just walk everywhere myself wife and daughter came all the way from the USA and couldn't have ask for better." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Adventure-Island-Southend-on-Sea.d6081343.Attraction) ![Southend Pier](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59688-Southend-Pier.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southend Pier Among the longest in the world, this iron pier protrudes far into the Thames Estuary and is a favorite among local fishermen. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southend-Pier-Southend-on-Sea.d6081417.Attraction) ![Southend Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6162b8be844e171bfda3f204deb9974b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southend Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southend Beach during your trip to Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southend-Beach-Southend-on-Sea.d553248635977469417.Attraction) ![Thorpe Bay Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/945a5a1f44dff698e45608746b88e6ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thorpe Bay Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Thorpe Bay Beach during your travels in Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thorpe-Bay-Beach-Southend-on-Sea.d553248621532509125.Attraction) ![Roots Hall Stadium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aab30e7cbc42031f499d479d006d5c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roots Hall Stadium Catch an event at Roots Hall Stadium during your trip to Southend-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roots-Hall-Stadium-Southend-on-Sea.d701314106238763008.Attraction) #### Shoebury East Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shoebury East Beach during your travels in Shoeburyness? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shoebury-East-Beach-Southend-on-Sea.d553248621532509127.Attraction) ## Cities near Great Wakering ![Southend-on-Sea which includes a sunset, general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59633-Southend-On-Sea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Southend-on-Sea [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea.dx179500) ![Photo by Chris Eastty](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e437f3d027d81c27b90e88bccef65df3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shoeburyness [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shoeburyness.dx553248634859592681) - Cities near Great Wakering - Places of interest [Southend-on-Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea.dx179500)[Shoeburyness](https://expedia.co.uk/Shoeburyness.dx553248634859592681) - [Thames River](https://expedia.co.uk/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Attraction) - [Whitstable Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitstable-Beach-Whitstable.d6091929.Attraction) - [Adventure Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Adventure-Island-Southend-on-Sea.d6081343.Attraction) - [Whitstable Harbour](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitstable-Harbour-Whitstable.d6280319.Attraction) - [Southend Pier](https://expedia.co.uk/Southend-Pier-Southend-on-Sea.d6081417.Attraction) - [Historic Dockyard Chatham](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Dockyard-Chatham-Chatham.d6091927.Attraction) - [Hylands House and Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hylands-House-And-Park-Chelmsford.d6081393.Attraction) - [Rochester Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Castle-Rochester.d6091919.Attraction) - [Cliffs Pavilion](https://expedia.co.uk/Cliffs-Pavilion-Westcliff-on-Sea.d6081363.Attraction) - [Cooling Castle Barn](https://expedia.co.uk/Cooling-Castle-Barn-Rochester.d553248634855452232.Attraction) - [St. Osyth Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Osyth-Beach-Clacton-on-Sea.d6081423.Attraction) - [Diggerland](https://expedia.co.uk/Diggerland-Rochester.d553248621532509009.Attraction) - [Festival Leisure Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Festival-Leisure-Park-Basildon.d6081383.Attraction) - [Chalkwell Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Chalkwell-Beach-England.d553248621532509085.Attraction) - [Thorpe Bay Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Thorpe-Bay-Beach-Southend-on-Sea.d553248621532509125.Attraction) - [Tankerton Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Tankerton-Beach-Whitstable.d553248621532509121.Attraction) - [Layer Marney Tower](https://expedia.co.uk/Layer-Marney-Tower-Colchester.d6260773.Attraction) - [Shoebury East Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Shoebury-East-Beach-Southend-on-Sea.d553248621532509127.Attraction) - [Forrester Park Golf Club](https://expedia.co.uk/Forrester-Park-Golf-Club-Maldon.d553248621532509180.Attraction) - [Whitstable Castle and Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitstable-Castle-And-Gardens-Whitstable.d6280321.Attraction) - [Elmley National Nature Reserve](https://expedia.co.uk/Elmley-National-Nature-Reserve-Sheerness.d553248621532509109.Attraction) - [Chelmsford Cathedral](https://expedia.co.uk/Chelmsford-Cathedral-Chelmsford.d6081361.Attraction) - [Five Lakes Resort](https://expedia.co.uk/Five-Lakes-Resort-Maldon.d553248635976381036.Attraction) - [Bridgewood Manor Day Spa](https://expedia.co.uk/Bridgewood-Manor-Day-Spa-Chatham.d553248621532508937.Attraction) - [Palace Theatre](https://expedia.co.uk/Palace-Theatre-Westcliff-on-Sea.d6081413.Attraction) - [Buckmore Park Karting](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckmore-Park-Karting-Chatham.d6271760.Attraction) - [Kent Downs](https://expedia.co.uk/Kent-Downs-England.d553248635997933785.Attraction) - [Shepherd Neame Brewery](https://expedia.co.uk/Shepherd-Neame-Brewery-Faversham.d6280340.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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