Southend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world, extending about 1.33 miles (approximately 2.14 kilometers) into the Thames Estuary. Some sources round it slightly differently, commonly listed as 1.33 miles or 1.34 miles, but all agree it surpasses other pleasure piers in length. The pier features a railway that runs along its length, making it possible to travel from end to end without walking the entire distance.