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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.

NEWS, ARTICLES & BLOGS

Southend's Open Top Bus

Days out and Activities for Teens & Pre-Teens

15 pubs with play areas in and around Southend

10 TOP TIPS for Eco Parenting

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Tried & Tested

We took a stroll through the deep dark woods...

A morning at White Elm Farm

Just Ride Southend

A Magical Night of Laughter and Enchantment at Cinderella

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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


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


22nd November 2025-11-22 2025-12-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 23rd December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeAudley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden


13th December 2025-12-13 2025-12-28 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 28th December
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Palace Theatre, 430 Station Road


13th December 2025-12-13 2026-01-04 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 4th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road


17th December 2025-12-17 2025-12-17 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeRevelations Art, Scotts of Southend, Rochford

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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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