Re: Easter break
I believe Southend on Sea is a good day out - when we were in London in 2003, we were advised to go to Southend on Sea...but as we had heard so much about Brighton, we went there instead - what a disappointment.....and a waste of train fare!!!!
So next trip we went to Southend and although cheesy like all british resorts - so much better than Brighton!!!!!!
The train journey is fine as long as it's running to time!!!!