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Free Things To Do

A day out in Southend doesn't have to break the bank, there are lots of things to do for those on a budget!

How about discovering our local history at one of our fascinating museums? Or take in the local wildlife in one of our beautiful parks? There's plenty to see and do in Southend for free!

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Music in the Park 2026

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

Dinosaur Takeover

Adventure Island

Opening Event: Phantom Power

Focal Point Gallery
Thu 12.00am

Pandemonium Street Theatre Festival 2026

Southend High Street
Thu 12.00am

Black Holes – Monsters of the Cosmos

Beecroft Art Gallery
Thu 12.00am

Southend Armed Forces Day

Southend High Street
Thu 12.00am

The Physics of Science Fiction: Tardises & Teleports

Beecroft Art Gallery
Thu 12.00am

The Strangest Ideas in Theoretical Physics

Beecroft Art Gallery
Thu 12.00am

Comedy Improvisation Workshop

Kings Road United Reform Church
Thu 12.00am

Play! Theatre Workshop

Kings Road United Reform Church
Thu 12.00am

Superhero Weekend

Adventure Island

Playwrighting Workshop

Kings Road United Reform Church
Thu 12.00am

Scene it! Theatre Workshop

Kings Road United Reform Church
Thu 12.00am

Discover Geocaching

Geocaching (pronounced geo-kash-ing) is a worldwide outdoor treasure hunting game. There are over 3 million geocaches hidden worldwide and over 5 million people who play the game.

Southend is full of hundreds of spots and it’s great for all ages, great exercise, brilliant for families and FREE!

Visit the Southend Geocaching Facebook page for more information.

 

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