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.
Our Easter holidays guide is live and we're bringing you all the best events and things to do, together in one place.
π°Don't forget to use our FREE Easter holiday planner - Print it out, stick it on your fridge and get planning!
π°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!
π°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!
π°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.
π°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.
π°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.
π°Crazy Golf in Southend and Beyond - A tried and tested article of all the places to play crazy golf this half term.
π°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.
π°Pubs with play areas - The weather is looking nice so why not?! π°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!
Woodland Folk Faces
27th April
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Thames Chase Spring Fayre
(FREE)
27th April
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Essex Fire Museum - Family Open day
(FREE)
27th April
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station), Grays
Woodland Folk Faces
27th April
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster
Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club *FREE* Open Day
(FREE)
27th April
Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club, Westcliff-on-Sea
Mama Soiree Cocktail Making
28th April
Franks, 109 - 111 Broadway
Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club *FREE* Open Day
(FREE)
27th April
Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club, Westcliff-on-Sea
The Science of Space
(FREE)
4th May
- 25th May
Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend-on-Sea
Why not browse through some of the listings we have recently added to the site...