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 Tower ride is expected to […]
Events & Things to Do
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 by the Southend Seaside Partnership […]
Plush new jazz bar and live music venue opens in Southend
A plush new lounge club has opened behind Southend Airport, bringing new wow factor to Southend’s nightlife scene. Tucked away near Southend Airport, The Lounge […]
Southend seafront Halloween parade attracts thousands of visitors
Thousands of people have packed onto Southend seafront for tonight’s Halloween Parade and firework display! The second annual event took place on Saturday 29th October […]
Thousands of motorcyclists descend on Southend for the Shakedown
Thousands of motorcyclists came to Southend seafront today for the annual Shakedown event. However the number of people attending appears to have taken organisers by surprise. […]
Horror film fest returns to Southend – bigger and bloodier than ever
Southend’s hugely successful Horror-on-Sea Film Festival is returning for a third-successive year. With demand for this year’s ‘scarefest’ running so high, the decision was made […]
Spectacular seafront firework displays wow crowds
The night skies over Southend seafront have been lighting up with fantastic firework displays on Saturday nights, drawing large crowds to the town centre. Thousands of visitors have […]
Southend Carnival raises nearly £6k for local causes
This year’s carnival procession on Southend seafront raised a total of £5,815 from donations by the viewing public, in aid of local charities and causes. Thousands of […]
Headliners announced for Village Green 2014
This year’s Village Green festival in Chalkwell Park will take place on Saturday 12 July. The arts, culture and music festival will run from 11am […]