Out & about

The Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve is an oasis of peace and tranquillity situated in Barling. A small yet beautiful haven for nature and wildlife. Also full of trees, bushes and wildflowers.

Maintained by volunteers, the park has public access and is open 365 days a year. There are regular organised walks and activity days. As well as days where volunteers can come along and muck in... Read more

Belfairs Woodland Centre is a visitor, community and education centre. It is an important gateway to the Belfairs & Daws Heath Living Landscape, in south Essex, where Essex Wildlife Trust and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are working, together with many partners and local people, on conservation and education activities, to preserve this fantastic landscape for future generations. The striking, wooden-clad... Read more

Big Up Southend is a monthly creative market and family event taking over the first floor landing of the Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-on-Sea!

Running on the last Saturday of every month, Big Up Southend includes a wide variety of market stalls showcasing small local businesses and makers; FREE and paid for kids crafting, to keep your little ones entertained; and live performances... Read more

Blenheim Park is a family friendly, outdoor space and field area. Popular for picnics, playing football and dog walkers. The park is equipped with a small children's playground area, pond and car parking.

Facilities:
Dog Friendly
Free Parking
Picnic Area
Playground

Bonchurch Recreation Ground is a peaceful green oasis, great for families and dog walkers. Equipped with free to use outdoor gym, tennis courts and small children's playground.

Bournes Green Park is an open green space, popular with families and dog walkers. Equipped with a wheeled sports facility, grass football pitches, basketball area, pavilion and car park.

Facilities:
Dog Friendly
Playground

An-ever popular park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environment garden, a courtyard-style sun garden and a rose garden recognised by the National Rose Society.

Sports facilities include football, cricket, tennis, basketball, a skate/BMX park and 2 children's playgrounds. There is also a cafe and function room available to hire for special occasions.... Read more

A great spot for a leisurely stroll, popular with dog walkers. Equipped with a lake and fishing, outdoor gym area, small children's play area and woodland.

Facilities:
Dog Friendly
Playground

Accessible to all, this nature reserve is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle and go for a coastal walk, whilst discovering different wildlife around every corner. With over 80 acres to explore, there is something for the whole family to enjoy, including a children's playground and concrete skatepark

Facilities:
Dog Friendly
Free Parking
Picnic Area... Read more

This small playground is perfect for toddlers from toddler swings, climbing frames and a small merry go round. There are unique and interesting play equipment including a scoop pulley system and lots of educational interactive equipment including facial features and a clock.

Free Parking
No Toilets or cafe
Wheelchair Accessible