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facilities & services
library has different opening times and facilities which are listed individually on our 'things to do' page. Our libraries run different classes and sessions for children and young people, including scrabble club, brick building and the popular rhyme... Read more
Articles
The Keeping Together Scheme
Library
Focal Point Gallery
Happidrome Arcade
The Hope Hotel
McDonalds (Top of High Street)
Las Vegas Grill
McDonalds (Seafront End)
Mr Simms Sweet Shop
Odeon Cinema
Pebbles One
Royals Shopping Centre
Sea Life Adventure
Southend Vic... Read more
A handy guide for new parents in Southend or parents new to the area
library in Southend offer free, weekly 30 minute rhyme time sessions for 0-5 year olds? These include a mixture of stories, rhymes, singing and musical instruments. You can find a list of local libraries below. You will also find these listed in our ... Read more
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
library- find new books to enjoy- have a summer full of fun, stories, and nature adventure
π³This year's theme is Story Garden - Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. It will help children use their imagination by reading stories and learni... Read more
Mum's guide to the 'Herd in the City' trail: Pit stops along the way
Library
• The Forum
• Herd HQ - (Located in The Royals Shopping Centre)
• Havens Hospices Charity Shops
- You can start anywhere you like and of course, it doesn't all have to be completed in one day
- Large elephants ... Read more
Discover your local library
library free of charge at any time, at any age? It is free to borrow books and also reserve from other libraries with no overdue fees on children's books borrowed. There are also thousands of e-books available to borrow at no cost. The Teenzone for c... Read more
Southend's Open Top Bus
Library Gardens - Cute gardens with a small park including a small climbing frame, two sings, roundabout and see-saw. There is a larger tunnel slide down the hill if you walk further into the gardens.
Gemma's of Leigh - Cafe with lots of buggy... Read more
65+ FREE or low cost things to do this Summer 2025
library and join the Summer Reading Challenge - FREE - Running from 20 July to 31 August for children aged 4 to 12. There will also be an Early Years Challenge for children under four as part of the fun
βοΈ6. Castle Point Transport Museum - FREE ... Read more
Mum's guide to the 'Waddle ON Sea trail: Pit stops along the way
Library
• The Forum
• Waddle HQ - (Located in The Royals Shopping Centre)
• Havens Hospices Charity Shops
- You can start anywhere you like and of course, it doesn't all have to be completed in one day
- Large penguins... Read more
Events
Summer of fun at Hopefield
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 21st July 2025 - Sun 31st August 2025
10am - 4pm
Your admission includes a host of family-friendly activities, such as:
π€ Character Meet & Greets - including the ROARsome Roary the Dinosaur
π Inflatables to jump, bounce, and play all day
π Soft Play Bus - fun on wheels for little explorers
π·οΈ Creepy Crawlies - get up close with fascinating creatures
π Children's Library - perfect for winding down with a story
π Animal Talks & Feeds - learn all about our rescue residents
π Children's Play Area - a great place to run wild and make friends
π¨ Arts & Crafts - including:
Sand Art*
Keyring Making*
FREE Colouring Station
π Delicious BBQ to keep you fuelled for fun
πΊοΈ Sanctuary Trail*... Read more
Find out more or book:
hopefield.org.uk
Listings
Children's activity clubs & classes
Brick Building fun at Southchurch Library
Age: 4 - 16
Brick Building fun, every Saturday morning at Southchurch Library
FREE drop in sessions for ages 4+
10am-12pm
Children should be accompanied by a parent/carer
Contact details:
01702 215011
Location:
221 Lifstan Way, Southchurch, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2XGSession Times:
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Crafty Kids at Southchurch Library
Age: 3 - 16
First Saturday of the month.
Join us for a free crafting session from 9am-1pm & 2pm-4pm, while stocks last.
Age 4+ (parent/carer supervision required)
Just drop in - no booking required.
Contact details:
01702 212185
Location:
221 Lifstan Way, Southchurch, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2XGSession Times:
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Relaxed Storyrhymes at Westcliff Library
Age: 0 - 5
For under 5's with complex needs - THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
No booking required
At Westcliff Library, it takes place THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH at 10.30 during term time.
Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend... Read more
Contact details:
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01702 215011
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Scrabble Club
Age: 10 - Adult
Join us for a free game of Scrabble every month!
Sessions are FREE to attend and boards are provided.
Please ask at the Leigh Library welcome desk, or call: 01702 475929 for the next meeting date and time.
Suitable for all adults and children over 10
Contact details:
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01702 475929
Location:
Leigh Library, Broadway West, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2DASession Times:
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Storyrhymes at Kent Elms Library
Age: 0 - 5
Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Kent Elms, it takes place every Monday morning at 9:30 & 10.30 during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Friday before.
Contact details:
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01702523803
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Storyrhymes at Kent Elms Library
Age: 0 - 5
Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Kent Elms Library, it takes place every Monday morning at 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Saturday before.
Contact details:
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01702 523803
Location:
1 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5UUSession Times:
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Storyrhymes at Leigh Library
Age: 0 - 5
Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Leigh Library, it takes place every Thursday morning at 9.30 & 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Wednesday before.
Contact details:
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01702 475929
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Storyrhymes at Shoeburyness Library
Age: 0 - 5
Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Shoeburyness Library, it takes place every Friday morning at 9.30 & 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Thursday before.
Contact details:
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01702 534010
Location:
Shoebury Youth and Community Centre, Delaware Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9NS(Click address to view map)
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Storyrhymes at Southchurch Library
Age: 0 - 5
Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Southchurch Library, it takes place every Thursday morning at 9.30 & 10.30 during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Tuesday before. (Closed... Read more
Contact details:
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01702 212185
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Storyrhymes at Southend Forum
Age: 0 - 5
Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Southend Forum, it takes place every Wednesday morning at 9.30 & 10.30 during term time & half-term holidays
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Tuesday before.
Contact details:
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01702 215011
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