“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 […]
Events & Things to Do
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 […]
Hundreds expected at Sierra Leone Outing on Southend beach this Saturday
Southend beach is set to host one of the UK’s largest cultural celebrations this Saturday 2 August, as the 2025 Sierra Leone Outing brings hundreds […]
Everything you need to know about the Red Arrows in Southend this weekend including the best viewing spots
The skies above Southend are set to come alive this weekend as the world-famous Red Arrows and historic Battle of Britain aircraft fly in and […]
Massive family-friendly rave coming to Southend-on-Sea this August with a free funfair!
The UK’s biggest family-friendly rave event, Raver Tots, is making a high-energy return to Southend this summer with its largest ever outdoor festival in the […]
Southend Pier to be covered in red poppies for Remembrance Day – how you can help
Southend’s iconic pier is set to bloom with thousands of handcrafted poppies this November, as part of a powerful community tribute marking Remembrance Day. From […]
Just Announced: Outdoor cinema events coming to Southend Pier, Shoebury East Beach & Thorpe Bay
Immersive outdoor cinema is coming to Southend-on-Sea this summer – Vision Cinema has revealed they are hosting a series of open-air movie events across some […]
24-Hour Flash Sale: Discounted wristbands launched for Southend half term inflatable fun days
Families across Southend are being urged to act fast as Ellis Leisure launches a 24-hour flash sale on tickets for its hugely popular Inflatable Fun […]
REVEALED: Southend Council wants to bring back the airshow, with event revival talks underway
Southend City Council has confirmed it intends to bring back one of the region’s most iconic events – the Southend Airshow. In a surprise announcement, […]
Visitors to Southend think they’ve ended up in Clacton after ‘wrong’ sign installed
An entertainment activity venue in Southend has issued an apology after a sign reading “Welcome to Clacton-on-Sea” was ‘mistakenly’ installed opposite the entrance to Southend […]
Southend Shakedown set to return annually after roaring comeback on Easter Monday
Southend’s iconic Shakedown biker rally made a triumphant return on Easter Monday 2025 – Southend City Council are now turning their attention to making the […]
Southend Halloween Parade will return for its biggest, brightest and spookiest event yet
Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to light up the seafront once again this October, returning for its fifth year with more lights, music and […]
Southend Halloween Parade 2025: Everything you need to know for the seafront event
A huge illuminated Halloween Parade and a free fireworks display will take place on Southend seafront this October! The hugely popular spooky parade will fill […]
Bottomless brunch arrives in Leigh-on-Sea with DJs, samba shows & Mediterranean feasting
One of Leigh-on-Sea’s most talked-about restaurants is raising the bar for weekend dining. The Med – a vibrant Mediterranean eatery on Eastwood Road North – […]