Events & Things to Do

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement…

1 year ago

Special event in Southend commemorates 80 years since D-Day

A special event took place in Southend Highstreet today, to honor the heroes of D-Day. The tribute was dedicated to…

1 year ago

Warning issued for people planning to walk out to Mulberry Harbour

The Mulberry Harbour, also known as the Phoenix Caisson, lays on the seabed off of Thorpe Bay where it has…

1 year ago

Bikers descend on Southend seafront for unofficial Shakedown

Hundreds of motorcyclists came to Southend seafront today, despite no official Shakedown motorcycle event being organised. Southend City Council placed…

2 years ago

Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach

A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has…

2 years ago

Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets

Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the…

2 years ago

Hundreds of people run into icy cold water on Southend seafront

These brave people took a dip in the cold water on Southend seafront on Boxing Day morning! It was the…

2 years ago

Huge Christmas convoy of tractors brings festive cheer to Basildon

A group of around 50 tractor owners and employees at a tractor factory formed a special Christmas convoy to drive…

2 years ago

Revealed: New drop tower ride for Southend’s Adventure Island

Adventure Island on Southend seafront has begun work to prepare for a new 38-metre tall drop tower. The new Sky…

2 years ago

Free fireworks displays on Southend seafront are back for 2023

The fantastic fireworks displays are back, with free shows every Saturday evening until 18th November 2023. The displays are organised…

2 years ago