Your go-to resource for holiday fun in Southend-on-Sea is here! Explore our guide for all the best events and activities. For those who live and breathe Southend-on-Sea and those just getting acquainted, this guide is your festive companion.
Popular during this festive season, the Audley End Miniature Railway Christmas Event invites families to enjoy enchanting train rides through beautifully lit landscapes. Colchester Zoo Christmas Events also offer a unique experience with opportunities to see animals in a winter wonderland setting. And the Harlow Playhouse Pantomime is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring entertaining performances that capture the spirit of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Southendonsea
- Adventure Island Christmas Wonderland (Southend-on-Sea)
- Essex Christmas Wonderland (Southend-on-Sea)
- Adventure Island Christmas Experience (Southend-on-Sea)
- Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre Christmas Show (Southend on Sea)
- Cliffs Pavilion Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk (Southend on Sea)
- Brick Lane Jinglebell Christmas Lunch (Westcliff on Sea)
- Scotts of Southend Victorian Festive Christmas Market (Rochford)
- Christmas Sunday Roast with Santa (Southend On Sea)
- Rochford Christmas Festival (Rochford)
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Southendonsea Events Events
Adventure Island Christmas Wonderland (Southend) • 0.4 miles
Magical visit with Father Christmas and festive passport vouchers.
Essex Christmas Wonderland (Southend) • 0.4 miles
Magical Christmas village with Father Christmas and festive activities.
Adventure Island Christmas Experience (Southend) • 0.7 miles
Festive fun with Father Christmas and park rides.
Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre Christmas Show (Southend on Sea) • 1.2 miles
Festive theatrical performances at historic Southend venues
Cliffs Pavilion Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk (Southend on Sea) • 1.2 miles
Classic pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk' with special performances.
Brick Lane Jinglebell Christmas Lunch (Westcliff on Sea) • 1.4 miles
Festive show with a three-course Christmas lunch
Scotts of Southend Victorian Festive Christmas Market (Rochford) • 2.5 miles
Victorian-themed festive Christmas market experience
Christmas Sunday Roast with Santa (Southend On Sea) • 2.9 miles
Festive menus and a special visit from Santa Claus.
Rochford Christmas Festival (Rochford) • 3.5 miles
Festive stalls, Santa's Grotto, and live entertainment
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