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Christmas in Southend

Christmas in Southend

Christmas in Southend is a festive season filled with events, activities and winter atmosphere across the city. From Christmas markets and seasonal entertainment to family friendly attractions and cultural performances, there's plenty happening throughout the festive period. 


Whether you are planning a day out, a weekend visit or a longer winter stay, Southend offers a welcoming and lively setting to enjoy the run up to Christmas.

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Southend Christmas Lights Switch On

14 Nov 2026

Southend High Street

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Southend Pier Switch On

14 Nov 2026

Southend Pier

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Father Christmas at the Royals

14–24 Nov 2026

The Royals Shopping

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Festive Friday

20 Nov 2026

Hamlet Court Road

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Light up the Night

21 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Scott's of Southend

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Festive Wreath Workshop

27 Nov 2026

The Fishermen's Chapel

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Light Up Leigh

27 Nov 2026

Leigh-on-Sea

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Lost Christmas

28 Nov 2026

Palace Theatre

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Sealife Adventure
Sealife Adventure

Aquarium

Central Southend

Southchurch Hall
Southchurch Hall

Historic House

Southchurch

Southend Pier
Southend Pier

Attraction

Central Southend

Central Museum
Central Museum

Museum

Central Southend

Prittlewell Priory
Prittlewell Priory

Historic House

Prittlewell

Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park
Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park

Theme Park

Central Southend

Cliffs Pavilion
Cliffs Pavilion

Theatre

Westcliff

Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum

Museum

Central Southend

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Plan Burrito
Plan Burrito

Fast Food

Central Southend

Genting Casino Westcliff
Genting Casino Westcliff

Restaurant

Westcliff

Up the Road
Up the Road

Pub

Westcliff

Squeeze
Squeeze

Café

Leigh-on-Sea

The Brunch Co
The Brunch Co

Café

Leigh-on-Sea

Pulse Bar Southend
Pulse Bar Southend

Pub

Central Southend

The Ironworks
The Ironworks

Café

Leigh-on-Sea

The Railway
The Railway

Pub

Central Southend

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Shoeburyness Heritage Trail
Shoeburyness Heritage Trail

1 hr 40 mins / 1.8 miles

Prittlewell Heritage Trail
Prittlewell Heritage Trail

1 hr 30 mins / 1.6 miles

Southend City Heritage Trail
Southend City Heritage Trail

1 hr 15 mins / 1.2 miles

Leigh-on-Sea Heritage Trail
Leigh-on-Sea Heritage Trail

1 hr / 1 mile

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Sidok / Reves One

Sidok / Reves One

Clarence Rd, Southend, SS1 1BH

Ansley Randall

Ansley Randall

1 Queens Rd, Southend, SS1 1LT

Ekto

Ekto

5-6 Pier Hill, Southend, SS1 2EH

Dante Arcade

Dante Arcade

High street, Southend, SS1 1LQ

Octofly Art

Octofly Art

High St, Southend, SS1 1LQ

Oddhouse / Odisy

Oddhouse / Odisy

Southchurch Rd, Southend

Ellespaint

Ellespaint

28 York Rd, Southend, SS1 2BD

Zurik

Zurik

Western Esplanade, Southend, SS1 1EE

Jeks

Jeks

High St, Southend, SS1 1DG

Rocket 01

Rocket 01

High St, Southend, SS1 1DG

Sofles

Sofles

High St, Southend, SS1 1DG

Ricky Also

Ricky Also

Pier Approach, Western Esplanade, SS1 2EH

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