Things to do in Southend-on-Sea, Essex

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

Music in Southend-on-Sea

Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.

Music within 10 miles of Southend-on-Sea.

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Lazydays Festival 2025
25
Jul
Lazydays Festival 2025
Music & Craft Drinks Festival By the seaside. Independent | Family Friendly | Grassroots Fresh Talent
Morgan Wallen Tribute UK in SOUTHEND
1
Aug
Morgan Wallen Tribute UK in SOUTHEND
The Worlds leading Tribute to Morgan Wallen is returning to SOUTHEND Don't miss out on THE show everyone is talking about.
Stanford Ska Sunday August 2025
24
Aug
Stanford Ska Sunday August 2025
Stanford Ska Sunday, August 2025 with The Decatonics at the Welcome Club and the Railway Tavern helping to raise funds for UK Homes For Heroes.
80s night: That Eighties Band + DJ Ska N Mash
11
Jul
80s night: That Eighties Band + DJ Ska N Mash
That Eighties Band return to Stanford-le-Hope for another celebration of classic 80s
Tribute Night to The Who
26
Sep
Tribute Night to The Who
A full tribute night to The Who starring the Maximum Who Tribute Band + DJ Ska n Mash
Spangled Presents - XXX + XXX
25
May
Spangled Presents - XXX + XXX
Spangled Presents: XXX + XXX Bank Holiday day rave at Black Box Brewery Pure DnB energy

Sport in Southend-on-Sea

Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.

Sport within 10 miles of Southend-on-Sea.

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Garon Park Golf Complex
Garon Park Golf Complex
Welcome to Garon Park Golf Complex Garon Park has something for everyone with its warm and relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy food and refreshments before and after your game in the beautiful surroundings. From our magnificent 27-hole course which offers variety, flexibility and challenges and to our Par 3 course and extensive practice facilities which
Just Ballet
Just Ballet
Just Ballet has everything a dancer needs, leotards, tutus, pointe shoes, tights, tap shoes, jazz shoes and so much more!

The Great Outdoors in Southend-on-Sea

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Southend-on-Sea.

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Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre  | Essex Wildlife Trust
Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre | Essex Wildlife Trust
Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre is the gateway to the Daws Heath Woodland. The centre provides a space for schools, groups and families to learn about south Essex’s fantastic ancient woodlands in an interactive way.
Two Tree Island Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Two Tree Island Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Adjacent to the internationally protected Thames Estuary, Two Tree Island is a winter refuge for a huge variety of winter wildfowl and waders
Pound Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Pound Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
One of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in South East Essex, this reserve is one of the few sites in the UK where the Heath Fritillary butterfly is flourishing
Tile Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Tile Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
One of the earliest ancient woods recorded in south-east Essex, this woodland is an important wildlife corridor in the Daws Heath woodland landscape
Little Haven Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Little Haven Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
A rich mosaic of woodland, meadows and flower-rich acid grassland that forms an important wildlife corridor in an urban area
Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
A reserve that heralds a large amount of history and is a fantastic place to witness the wonder of bird migration
Blue House Farm Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Blue House Farm Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Immerse yourself in the best wilderness Essex can offer and witness the true wonder of migration at Blue House Farm
Lion Creek and Lower Raypits Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Lion Creek and Lower Raypits Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Walk along the seawall around these two remote and wild nature reserves, where wildfowl and waders roost in their hundreds over winter and attractive salt marsh plants line the reserve during summer
Shotgate Thickets Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Shotgate Thickets Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
A small reserve where the scrub comes alive with birdsong in spring and the ponds are a haven for damselflies
Woodham Fen Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Woodham Fen Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Witness the unusual habitat in Essex where there is a natural transition from saltmarsh to grassland, bringing with it an interesting array of plant and wildlife species
Stow Maries Halt Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Stow Maries Halt Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Once a railway stop on the Maldon-South Woodham Ferrers line, the disused remains have been claimed back by nature

History and Heritage in Southend-on-Sea

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Southend-on-Sea.

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Hadleigh Castle | English Heritage
Hadleigh Castle | English Heritage
The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in about 1215 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified by Edward III during the Hundred Years War.

The Arts in Southend-on-Sea

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Southend-on-Sea.

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The Bay Museum
The Bay Museum
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
Queenborough Guildhall Museum - WELCOME TO QUEENBOROUGH GUILDHALL MUSEUM

Wildlife in Southend-on-Sea

Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.

Wildlife within 10 miles of Southend-on-Sea.

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Fobbing Marsh Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Fobbing Marsh Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Wander through one of the few remaining Thameside grazing marshes; full of flowering plants and visiting migrant birds

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