Southend venue gears up for glamorous All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party!
The team at Southend’s Holiday Inn are preparing for an All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party in the hotel’s beautiful Laker Suite, promising an evening of […]
Events & Things to Do
Families are rushing to book “truly magical” Christmas Experience in Southend
Tickets are flying for this Christmas Experience in Southend, which includes Santa actually arriving down a chimney into the grotto! Families are snapping up tickets […]
Major £1m upgrades begin at Southend parks, with plans for a ‘100% inclusive’ play space at East Beach
A £1 million programme to overhaul children’s play areas across four Southend parks is now underway, with all sites due to be completed by spring. […]
Huge 2026 lineup revealed with big-name artists coming to Southend’s Priory Park
Lazydays Festival will return to Priory Park in Southend from 24 to 26 July 2026, with its largest edition yet. Organisers have unveiled the first […]
Basildon Christmas tractor run set to return with illuminated festive spectacle
Basildon’s Christmas Tractor Run will once again bring colour, light and community spirit to the town on Saturday 13 December 2025. The much-anticipated convoy will […]
Photo Gallery: Thousands fill Southend High Street for the 2025 Christmas lights switch on
Southend High Street was packed on Saturday as thousands turned out for the Big Christmas Switch On, transforming the city centre into a lively hub […]
Police car flips onto roof outside Southend police station blocking the busy road
A police flipped onto its roof outside the police station on Victoria Avenue in Southend while responding to an incident. The crash occurred at around […]
Southend Food & Drink Festival to serve up ten days of tasty deals and prizes this autumn
A brand-new culinary celebration is coming to Southend this autumn, as the city prepares to launch its first-ever Southend Food and Drink Festival. Running from […]
Free pizza to celebrate new bottomless pizzeria opening in Southend city centre
A new artisan pizzeria offering bottomless pizza and drinks is opening this weekend in Southend city centre – and they’re giving away totally free pizzas […]
Behind the scenes of Southend’s free fireworks displays
Ever wondered where the fireworks lighting up Southend seafront actually come from? Each autumn, as crowds gather along the promenade to watch the free Saturday […]
Everything you need to know for the 2025 free fireworks displays on Southend seafront
Southend-on-Sea’s Free Firework Spectaculars are always very popular, lighting up the seafront with amazing displays. This year in 2025, the fantastic free fireworks will be […]
Nostalgic Southend seafront car meet draws huge crowds
Southend seafront roared back to life last night as hundreds of car enthusiasts gathered for a nostalgic celebration of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s […]
“Just like the 90s cruise nights”: Southend car meet draws crowds as police take targeted action
Southend seafront ground to a halt on Sunday night as a massive car meet brought Western Esplanade to a standstill. Every seafront car park was […]
Southend seafront free splash fountains: Everything you need to know
Southend’s City Beach is home to a popular free family attraction on the seafront – the Splash Fountains. With 64 multi-coloured jets of water dancing […]
Sutton Hall miniature railway: A hidden countryside train ride near Southend
Tucked away in the Essex countryside just outside Southend and Rochford is Sutton Hall Farm Railway – a charming miniature railway offering scenic rides through […]