Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Leisure and culture

Southend-on-Sea Pier Train

Things to See & Do

Southend-on-Sea is the place to come for exciting events and festivals all year round, nightlife, thriving arts and culture, fun park thrills, watersports, outstanding shops and over 300 restaurants, cafés and bistros.

Prittlewell Square

Parks and Open Spaces

Information on Parks and Open Spaces in Southend-on-Sea, including allotments, parks facilities, local nature and wildlife, playgrounds and park warden services.
Jet Ski

Sports, Fitness & Outdoor Activities

In this section you can find information on sport activities for all age groups. You can also find out about the 2012 Olympics being held in Stratford, East London.

Southend Central Library

Libraries in Southend

There's something for everyone at our libraries. Find out information on library branches, how to join the library, renewing and reserving a book, reading groups and other services such as free computer access and mobile libraries.

Events

Multi Sensory Storytelling Sessions

Southend Central Library

11February

2pm for 4 - 11 years, 3pm for 11+ years

Full events calendar
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