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SOUTHEND PIER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------WESTERN ESPLANADE, SS1 1EE01702 215620Standing for over a century, Southend Pier extends 1.341 miles into the Thames Estuary, and is a well loved symbol of Southend. Visit the pier head RNLI station and gift shop, stop by the Salt café for a drink on their terrace, or why not try your hand at the Pier Crazy Golf!

adventure island----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WESTERN ESPLANADE, SS1 1EE01702 443400 Adventure Island is the UK’S number 1 free admission park, which means you only pay if you want to play. With over 60 rides and attractions, there’s something for everybody to enjoy. The newest addition is their ‘Adventure Inside’ - an indoor centre with a range of great rides, arcade games and attractions and it ’s open all year round!

sea-life adventure-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------EASTERN ESPLANADE, SS1 2ER01702 442211 Discover a world of watery wonder at the south east’s premier aquatic attraction!There’s over 40 fascinating displays, including lionfish, porcupine pufferfish, tropical sharks and many more!

net-park at metal----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHALKWELL HALL, SS0 8NB01702 212511A new visitor attraction of engaging and playful digital artworks. Each takes you on a different journey around the park, providing a variety of experiences of the environment that are funny, informative and thought-provoking.

THE KURSAAL---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EASTERN ESPLANADE, SS1 2WWMFA BOWLING - 0843 290 8926RENDEZVOUS CASINO - 01702 667493The Kursaal is a Grade II listed building, which opened in 1901 as one of the world’s first purpose-built amusement parks. Now the Kursaal houses a 30 lane bowling alley, amusements and the Rendezvous casino, making it a great place to go for a fun day out.

PRITTLEWELL PRIORY----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VICTORIA AVENUE, SS2 6NB01702 212190Why not pop along and see this stunning building which tells the story of its former residents. The Priory was founded by the Cluniac Order in the early 12th century as a cell to the Priory of St Pancras at Lewes, Sussex.

southchurch hall--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARK LANE, SS1 2TE01702 467671A short walk from Southend’s seafront and High Street, the house, gardens and archaeology are an oasis captured in time. Interesting interiors are laid out in a series of period rooms including a great open hall reflecting life in the later middle ages, a Tudor kitchen with magnificent fireplace, and a solar wing displaying rooms in late Tudor and Stuart style.

THE CLIFF LIFT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------WESTERN ESPLANADE, SS1 1EE01702 212435The Southend Cliff Lift, is the shortest funicular railway in the UK, and was constructed in 1912. The lift operated for the first time on Bank Holiday Monday, in August of that year.

CENTRAL MUSEUM------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VICTORIA AVENUE, SS2 6EW01702 212345Southend Museum was built in 1905-6 and originally housed Southend Library. Now, the museum houses collections of local and natural history and contains a planetarium constructed by astronomer Harry Ford in 1984.

the southend pier museum

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------WESTERN ESPLANADE, SS1 1EE01702 611214 / 614553The Museum will bring back fond memories for some and will be a brand new experience for younger generations. They have an original c.1890 toastrack tram, three original c.1949 train carriages, a working signal box, pictorial displays, some original “just for fun” working penny slot machines, and much more...

THE BEECROFT ART GALLERY

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------VICTORIA AVENUE, SS2 6EX01702 212511Displaying work from local artists, and a year-round programme of exhibitions, including the Essex Open exhibition and historic costume from Southend Museums’ collection.

FOCAL POINT ART GALLERY

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ELMER SQUARE, SS1 1NB01702 534108Situated in the Forum Building, Focal Point Gallery is South Essex’s gallery for contemporary visual art, promoting major solo exhibitions, group and thematic shows, as well as offsite projects and temporary public artworks.

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POPPIES: WAVE 1-31 - BARGE PIER, GUNNERS PARKSouthend-on-Sea Borough Council and 14-18 NOW are pleased to present Poppies: Wave by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper at Barge Pier, Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, as part of 14-18 NOW’s UK-wide tour of the iconic poppies.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 1 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concert by Chenenko.

STAR WARS JEDI ACADEMY 4 - THE FORUMWork your way through the training stages, feel the force and fulfil your destiny!

MUSIC IN THE PARK 6-7 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Tilbury Brass Academy and Da Management.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 13-14 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by SoSlam Songwriters’ Showcase and Pat English Band.

SOUTHEND FILM FESTIVAL FRINGE 2017 14 MAY-3 JUNE - VARIOUS VENUESPart of the Southend Film Festival, with films screened at various venues around the town.

HEALTH & WELLBEING FAIR 14 - SOUTHEND PIERDue to the success of the first Health and Wellbeing fair earlier this year, Southend Pier is hosting it ’s second event in May.

CONCERT SERIES | O DUO 19 - THE PLAZA CENTREPart of a year round series of classical concerts.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 20-21 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Southend Jazz Co-operative and Night Shift.

SING-A-LONG MARY POPPINS 21 - THE FORUM BIG SCREENBring something to sit on and some friends and family and enjoy this open air sing-a-long of everyone’s favourite classic musical.

CLASSIC CARS ON THE BEACH 21 - CITY BEACHAn amazing collection of classic cars.

SOUTHEND FILM FESTIVAL 2017 25-29 - PARK INN BY RADISSON PALACEA weekend of films, from classics, to foreign, animations and more. Also showcasing a number of short films.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 27-29 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Southend Band, Variety Jazz Band and Harmonie Concert Band.

FESTIVAL OF SOUTHEND 27-29 - CHALKWELL PARKThe Festival of Southend on Sea promises to be an exciting mix of quality craft, food produce, fun fair rides for the kids, live music and more.

ENCHANTMENT WEEKEND 27-28 - SEALIFE ADVENTUREWizards, Witches, Harry Potter, unicorns and any other magical creatures await you at Sealife Adventure.

ENCHANTMENT WEEKEND 27-28 - ADVENTURE ISLANDHubble bubble, toil and trouble, where the fairies dance and the wizard chuckles. Experience the magic, stay all day, enjoy the fun the Adventure Island way!

JACOB MARLEY SAILING TRIPS 30 - FROM SOUTHEND PIERTake a trip on the Jacob Marley from Southend Pier

JUNE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

POPPIES: WAVE 1-25 - BARGE PIER, GUNNERS PARKSouthend-on-Sea Borough Council and 14-18 NOW are pleased to present Poppies: Wave by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper at Barge Pier, Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, as part of 14-18 NOW’s UK-wide tour of the iconic poppies.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 3-4 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Chelmsford Silver Band and Interplay.

THE SUNDAY SHOWCASE 4 - SOUTHEND PIERThe Royal Pavilion is hosting The Sunday Showcase on Southend Pier. Local bands will be showcasing their music from 12.30 - 6.00p.m. The bar will be open.

BALMORAL SAILING TRIPS 8-12 - FROM SOUTHEND PIERTake a trip from Southend Pier on the Balmoral.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 10-11 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Tilbury Band and Graham Hunter Jazz Quartet.

LEIGH ART TRAIL 10-17 - LEIGH ON SEAThe trail is held in local shops, artist studios. As always, it is completely free and with various events spanning over the two weekends, the trail is an opportunity to walk around and see the vast artistic talent that is crammed into this little area of SS9.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 17-18 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Little Theatre Company and Avanti “Easy Listening”.

CLASSIC CARS ON THE BEACH 18 - CITY BEACHAn amazing collection of classic cars.

THE SUNDAY SHOWCASE 18 - SOUTHEND PIERThe Royal Pavilion is hosting The Sunday Showcase on Southend Pier. Local bands will be showcasing their music from 12.30 - 6.00p.m. The bar will be open.

LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL 22-25 - LEIGH ON SEA#Leighfolk17 are welcoming people of all ages to the 26th edition of diverse programming of FREE entertainment, from the beautiful surroundings of Leigh Library Gardens to the bustling cobbles of the Old Town.

CONCERT SERIES | LONDINIUM IV STRING QUARTET 23 - THE PLAZA CENTREPart of a year round series of classical concerts.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 24-25 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Yardarm Folk Orchestra and Southend Vox.

SOUTHEND FOOD FEST 29 JUNE-2 JULY - VARIOUS VENUESA brand new event for 2017, hop from one of Southend’s town centre restaurants to another and sample some of their best dishes, all of which are under a fiver!

JULY----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MUSIC IN THE PARK 1-2 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Southend Operatic & Dramatic Society and M7 (Dixieland and Swing).

CLASSIC VEHICLE RUN 2 - CITY BEACHThe London to Southend Classic Vehicle Run will be at City Beach from 10.30a.m.

THE SUNDAY SHOWCASE 2 - SOUTHEND PIERThe Royal Pavilion is hosting The Sunday Showcase on Southend Pier. Local bands will be showcasing their music from 12.30 - 6.00p.m. The bar will be open.

VILLAGE GREEN 8 - CHALKWELL PARKYour favourite Festival in a Park by the Sea is back, featuring, bands, art, comedy, food, dance and more!

MUSIC IN THE PARK 8-9 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Aveley Brass Band and Famous Potatoes.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 15-16 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by The Mudlarks Choir and Sid Bolan Big Band.

THE SUNDAY SHOWCASE 16 - SOUTHEND PIERThe Royal Pavilion is hosting The Sunday Showcase on Southend Pier. Local bands will be showcasing their music from 12.30 - 6.00p.m. The bar will be open.

TALLSHIP MERCEDES 20-23 - SOUTHEND PIERSail for three hours on the Beautiful Tall Ship Mercedes, Help the crew and learn about life at sea.

CARTOON WEEKEND 22-23 - SEALIFE ADVENTUREThere will be a Treasure hunt around the aquarium. Cartoon trivia and activities, face-paint and colouring competition.

CARTOON WEEKEND 22-23 - ADVENTURE ISLANDThey say too much television will make your eyes square! So why not come down to Adventure Island where we have cartoons, rides and fresh sea air!

MUSIC IN THE PARK 22-23 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Rayleigh Brass and Gaudeamus

STORIES IN THE SKY 25 - SOUTHEND CENTRAL MUSEUMDiscover the fascinating stories behind the constellations in the sky at night!

JACOB MARLEY SAILING TRIPS 26 - FROM SOUTHEND PIERTake a trip on the Jacob Marley from Southend Pier

MUSIC IN THE PARK 29-30 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Andy Sankey and The Remnants.

AUGUST----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

OUTDOOR SUMMER CINEMA THE FORUM BIG SCREENEnjoy some great family friendly films in the open air cinema at the Forum. Dates and films TBC.

SPACE PLUS 1 - SOUTHEND PLANETARIUMLearn about space, handle actual meteorites and discover the the Solar System in our space workshop!

PUPPET FESTIVAL 5-6 - SOUTHEND PIERA fantastic weekend of puppetry for the young and old, with good old Punch and Judy!

MUSIC IN THE PARK 5-6 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Dave Warren Jazz Quartet and Melvin Beddow Big Band.

SOUTHEND CARNIVAL BEER FESTIVAL 11-13 - LEIGH COMMUNITY CENTREThe fantastic Beef Festival will include reals ales and ciders, many of which are locally sourced, as well as live music.

SUPERHERO WEEKEND 11-14 - SEALIFE ADVENTUREThere will be a Treasure hunt around the aquarium, face-paint and colouring competition, with staff dressed up as your best loved superheros.

SUPERHERO WEEKEND 11-14 - ADVENTURE ISLANDJoin us for a weekend of excitement and Adventure. Dress up as your favourite superhero (or villain), for the chance to win an incredible prize!

MUSIC IN THE PARK 12-13 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by The Tributes and The Heroes Band.

THE SUNDAY SHOWCASE 13 - SOUTHEND PIERThe Royal Pavilion is hosting The Sunday Showcase on Southend Pier. Local bands will be showcasing their music from 12.30 - 6.00p.m. The bar will be open.

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC 16 - PRIORY PARKJoin us for a day full of fun, with our Teddy Bear ’s Picnic, Children’s fancy dress competition and other activities.

SOUTHEND CARNIVAL PROCESSION 2017 19 - SOUTHEND SEAFRONTAttracting around 20,000 people to Southend Seafront with over 60 floats and acts.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 19-20 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by D’Ukes Ukulele Band and Becontree Brass Band

THE SUNDAY SHOWCASE 20 - SOUTHEND PIERThe Royal Pavilion is hosting The Sunday Showcase on Southend Pier. Local bands will be showcasing their music from 12.30 - 6.00p.m. The bar will be open.

MUSEUM TOURS 25 - SOUTHCHURCH HALL & PRITTLEWELL PRIORYExplore part of the rich history of two of Southend’s oldest buildings.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 26-28 - PRIORY PARK BANDSTANDOpen air concerts by Bryan Williamson Big Band, Kickstart and DG Quartet & Sharon Scott

BARGE MATCH 26-27 - SOUTHEND PIERThis event in Southend has a history going back many years, and it is a delight that we can still enjoy the spectacle of these graceful craft, many over 100 years old, still sailing.

JACOB MARLEY SAILING TRIPS 27 - FROM SOUTHEND PIERTake a trip on the Jacob Marley from Southend Pier

SPACE PLUS 29 - SOUTHEND PLANETARIUMLearn about space in our planetarium, handle actual meteorites and discover the size of the Solar System in our space workshop!

SEPTEMBER----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ITALIAN FESTIVAL 2 - SOUTHEND TOWN CENTREA celebration of all things Italian - food, music and super cars!

STEIFF WORKSHOP SOUTHEND 2017 16 - TEDDY STATION, SOUTHENDA very unique opportunity to make your very own personalised, LE Steiff Teddy Bear.

OCTOBER----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FREE SEAFRONT FIREWORKS EVERY SATURDAY - SOUTHEND SEAFRONTThe fantastic free seafront fireworks are back, so come along with some friends and family, grab some fresh doughnuts from the seafront traders and enjoy!

ADVENTURE ISLAND’S GOT TALENT 7 - ADVENTURE ISLANDCan you sing? Can you dance? Can you make us laugh? Adventure Island’s Got Talent is back!

FANTASTIC EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

WHAT’S ON IN SOUTHEND | MAY-OCTOBER 2017

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