Local Features
Hamlet Court Road is Westcliff's main shopping area. Established businesses, some with over 100 years of history trade here. In years gone by, Hamlet Court Road was known as the "Bond Street of Essex", thanks to upmarket stores and availability of designer goods. The economic recessions of the 1980s and 1990s saw the area decline. However the road underwent a £1 million regeneration in the early 2000s and a further regeneration in 2010. The street is now known for a large number of restaurants. The main London Road which connects Westcliff to Southend and Chalkwell is a feast of trade shops, take aways, pubs, supermarkets and car showrooms. Westcliff is also home to the area's largest casino, The Genting Club, located along Western Esplanade. Two of the region’s largest concert venues, The Cliffs Pavilion and The Palace Theatre are also located in Westcliff. Boasting an array of music concerts, comedy acts and professional shows all year round, with the latter holding a maximum capacity of 1,630. Rossi, the famous ice cream makers also has its flagship art deco store here, where over 20 flavours can be sampled. In recent years a number of bistros and restaurants have opened, predominately along Western Esplanade, allowing diners to experience local produce all year round. Westcliff now has its own annual 'Art Trail', where artists exhibit their work in shops and cafes mainly on Hamlet Court Road and London Road. Westcliff is also home to a new arts project TAP, situated at the old Water Works on North Road.