Kids & Family listings
Southend Family Centres
Free family sessions right across Southend, including summer-holiday groups for little ones and their parents. Friendly staff and families.
Find on FacebookVictoria Centre Kids’ Club
A free kids’ club every Thursday through August, 11am–3pm – and grown-ups are welcome to join the fun.
Find on FacebookTrinity Family Club
A lovely, friendly family club on Tuesday afternoons where adults stay with their children.
Visit websiteTriple Ts Youth Club
Weekly youth clubs for 8–12 year olds in central Southend, run by Turning Tides team leaders and local volunteers – cooking, first aid, games and trips out.
Visit websiteShoebury Youth Centre
Junior club on Friday afternoons for ages 8 to year 6 and senior sessions for 13+ in the evening – football, art, pool, cooking, music and games. SEND groups on Thursdays.
Find on FacebookATF (Achieve Thrive Flourish)
Dozens of free community groups across Southend, many built around sport and activity – plus beach days, picnics and low-cost events from The Hive at Garon Park.
Visit websiteLegoclub Leigh
A warm, all-ages community group – Lego, Duplo, Megablocks and crafts, with parents and carers staying throughout. Run on donations.
Find on FacebookOpen Arms Tots – Ferndale Baptist Church
A Tuesday-morning stay-and-play at Ferndale Baptist Church for little ones and their grown-ups, with a warm space and a cuppa alongside. Small donation suggested.
Visit websiteThe Hang Out Venue
A relaxed family stay-and-play for ages 0–18 – activities for the children while parents unwind with a cup of tea. Opposite Sainsbury’s in Southend.
Find on FacebookBeach School Explorers
Sea safaris, holiday clubs and rock-pooling sessions along the Southend shore – hands-on, all ages, and full of cool sea life facts.
Visit website1312 (City of Southend-on-Sea) RAF Air Cadets
Challenge, adventure and new skills for young people – you join as a trial and get eased in gradually. Friday evenings and Sunday mornings on Eastwoodbury Crescent.
Visit websiteSt John Ambulance – Leigh Badgers & Cadets
Badgers (7–10) and Cadets (10–17) meet weekly for first aid, fun and adventure, earning badges along the way. Leigh Bouncy Badgers run alongside.
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