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Welcome! From bumps to teens we have it covered.
This is your one-stop site for everything you need to know about living in Southend with children.

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Tried & Tested

Beanstalks, Belly Laughs, and Big Smiles: Jack and the Beanstalk at The Towngate Theatre

Visiting the Zog Trail at Thames Chase

An 'egg'citing trip to RHS Hyde Hall

Easter fun at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


26th September 2025-09-26 2025-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeView Garden Centre, Rayleigh, Wickford


15th November 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthend Seafront, Southend On Sea


19th November 2025-11-19 2026-01-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeQueens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch


19th November 2025-11-19 2026-01-03 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 3rd January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeQueens Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch

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15th November 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthend Seafront, Southend On Sea


21st November 2025-11-21 2025-11-21 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea


22nd November 2025-11-22 2025-11-22 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeDo It Like A Mother, Westcliff on sea


22nd November 2025-11-22 2025-11-22 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBelfairs Methodist Church Hall, Leigh on sea


6th December 2025-12-06 2025-12-06 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeSouthchurch Road, Southend on Sea


11th December 2025-12-11 2025-12-12 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 12th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWest Leigh Baptist Church, Leigh-on-Sea

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A handy guide for new parents in Southend or parents new to the area

Last updated: May 2023

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