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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.

Mum's guide to Southend out and about

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It's the Easter hols......

Our Easter holidays guide is live and we're bringing you all the best events and things to do, together in one place.

🐰Don't forget to use our FREE Easter holiday planner - Print it out, stick it on your fridge and get planning!

🐰Our What's on guide is packed with events happening over the holidays and more being added everyday. With a filter to search for specific days so you know what's happening and when!
🐰50 FREE and low cost events and things to do over the holidays- We've compiled a list of events and days out, all FREE or under £5.50!
🐰Things to do - If you're looking for days out and local attractions, we have a huge selection in our 'things to do' category with a handy filter for indoor activities for those rainy days, including farms, museums, soft plays, transport, hands-on activities and sports and leisure.
🐰Holiday clubs, classes and activities - We know lots of classes and activities stop this week, so you might find our Holiday clubs, classes and activities category useful. 
🐰Days out and activities for teens and tweens - If you have older children or teens to entertain for the week, we have a great list specifically for that age group.
🐰Crazy Golf in Southend and Beyond - A tried and tested article of all the places to play crazy golf this half term.
🐰Discounted tickets - Heading to a stockvale attraction this half term? Here's where you can find some discounted tickets if you don't have an annual pass.
🐰Pubs with play areas - The weather is looking nice so why not?!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    🐰Cafes with play areas and activities - We have some great cafes and coffee shops that may come in handy to attempt five minutes peace with a hot coffee!

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JUST UPDATED: Cafes with play areas and activities 

     

One of our most popular articles has been updated! With it still being a little nippy this time of year, it's nice to have somewhere to take the kids to warm up that's NOT soft play!

Find the article here 

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


27th April 2025-04-27 2025-04-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster


27th April 2025-04-27 2025-04-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster


27th April 2025-04-27 2025-04-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeEssex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station), Grays


27th April 2025-04-27 2025-04-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster


27th April 2025-04-27 2025-04-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWestcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club, Westcliff-on-Sea


28th April 2025-04-28 2025-04-28 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeFranks, 109 - 111 Broadway

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COMING UP IN TOWN


27th April 2025-04-27 2025-04-27 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeWestcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club, Westcliff-on-Sea


4th May 2025-05-04 2025-05-25 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 25th May
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBeecroft Art Gallery, Southend-on-Sea

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New Parents

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

Last updated: May 2023

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