Sport & Active listings
SMILE Walking Group
A friendly walking group bringing people together – free walks plus sociable extras like fish-and-chip evenings and sunrise walks at Hadleigh Castle.
Find on FacebookIn Motion Club – Southend
A friendly local walking group getting people out and moving together around Shoeburyness and the seafront.
Visit websiteSouthend parkrun
A free, friendly weekly 5k at Gunners Park – run, jog, walk or volunteer. Everyone welcome, whatever your pace.
Visit websiteSouth East Essex Ramblers
A friendly walking group with a varied programme of weekend and mid-week walks around Southend – from gentle 5-milers to longer treks. Non-members welcome to try.
Visit websiteSouthend Wheelers Cycling Club
A traditional racing and leisure cycling club since 1923, welcoming all ages from 12+ – colour-coded Sunday rides to suit every speed, finishing with cake.
Visit websiteCity of Southend-on-Sea Athletic Club
Athletics club founded in 1905 at Garon Park, with a Junior Academy for younger children and coached training for all abilities.
Visit websitePrittlewell Bowls & Croquet Club
A welcoming club in Priory Park offering lawn bowls and, newly for 2025, croquet – social and competitive games with free coaching and a licensed bar.
Visit websiteSouthend Rugby Club (Saxons)
A community rugby club since 1870 with teams for every age and ability – minis and juniors, women’s, seniors and vets, plus non-contact touch rugby.
Visit websiteSouthend Manor FC
A long-running community football club playing at Southchurch Park, with a friendly local following.
Visit websiteSouthend Walking Football Club
A gentler, low-impact take on football aimed at older adults – stay active, have fun and meet people at a relaxed pace.
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