things to do southend

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…

5 days ago

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…

4 weeks ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

How to visit Foulness Island, where you can “feel like a spy” and discover incredible wildlife

Hidden away off the Essex coast lies Foulness Island – a mysterious and secluded spot that's part peaceful rural retreat,…

8 months ago

Nominate a Southend hero who should win VIP tickets to Lazydays Festival!

Southend City Day is a celebration of the city's rich heritage, vibrant culture, and incredible community spirit! To mark the…

9 months ago

Southend Shakedown 2025: Everything you need to know

After years of uncertainty, the iconic seafront motorcycle event will return in 2025, thanks to an events funding boost from…

9 months ago

Southchurch Hall secures £400k funding for urgent repairs and future generations

Southchurch Hall, a rare and much-loved medieval manor house in Southend-on-Sea, has been awarded £423,105 from the Museum Estate and…

9 months ago