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Party with Miss Zoe and Tinkerbell
Glitter tattoos
Professional face paint
Dancing
Singing
Party Games
Photo opportunities
£15 per child

Book Via whatsapp

http://wa.me/447710983033

Celebrate the solstice in true Tudor tradition at Southchurch Hall this Christmas!

Did you know that the Tudors started many of the Christmas traditions we still take part in today? Mince pies, turkey, carols kissing under the mistletoe and making a 'toast', all totally Tudor!

Join us to mark midwinter and spend the shortest day of the year in Tudor style with traditional storytelling and music, crafting, games and a children's activity trail at Southend's own Tudor manor, Southchuch Hall.

Tickets are per person attending, and under 3's attend for free! Prebooking is recommended for this event and tickets sell fast, don't miss out!

Join us throughout the holidays for FREE christmas fun
Parent supervision required

Christmas crafts!

For ages 4-12 years

Free but book but your place at the welcome desk

Our family Christmas magic show with Magic Dave is one not to be missed. Get into the festivities with this show leading up to Christmas. This will keep the kids occupied. (parents must stay)

1 hour show with cold buffet.

All entrants must buy a ticket.
Event Details
Starts at 3:00PM

Location
The Terrace Bar & Restaurant, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1JE

Find the letters, guess the festive word and win an indie rock candy!

General admission applies

This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!

Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more

Time & Location
01 Dec 2024, 10:15 - 24 Dec 2024, 14:00

Southend Pier & Railway, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE, UK

About the Event
This festive season, bring the family down to Southend Pier for a magical Christmas trail, for just £3 per child*!

Ten cheerful Christmas characters, from Santa Claus to a cheeky Gingerbread Man, are hidden along the Pier Stem and around the Pier Head, each hiding a letter that forms a secret Christmas word. Once you've uncovered the secret word, head to the Gift Shop where you can choose a prize from a selection of Southend Pier Souvenirs!

Keep an eye out for hidden robins along the way - a little extra fun to enjoy as you go!

The trail takes you along... Read more

Head to lemon witch for more details

A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights

There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen

Come along to enjoy Christmas arts and crafts, listen to Christmas music, festive face painting, biscuit decorating, disco, bubbles with pass the parcel, christmas gift for every child
Tickets £20

Join us for a magical journey after hours...
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.

During the trail you'll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!

After you've been truly dazzled, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a live musical performance!

Children under the age of 3yrs and assistants are not required to pre-book and will be admitted free of charge on the evening of the event.... Read more

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!

Toddler arts and crafts with breakfast
Every Tuesday in December

Join us for our popular Santa specials and go see Santa by train 🚂
Each child will get off a Belvedere North Station and go one family at a time, to see Santa and each child will get a gift from him.


Dates :

14,15,21,22,24th December
Book online via our website - £8 per person (children & Adults)
6 months and under to free but won't get a present anyone else needs a ticket.

After seeing Santa you re board the train again and complete your magical Christmas journey along the decorated route of the railway.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more

Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!

Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.

Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.

Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.

(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more

Enjoy this festive trail at the Essex Country Parks funded by the Year of Numbers.

Pick up* or download a free Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season.

Find and count the winter animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!

Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.

Download the trail to your phone
Print the trail at home
Print our Festive Mysteries sheet at home
Print our Festive Activities at home
The park is open from 8am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Hadleigh Country Park. Car parking charges apply. (Money taken for car parking is ultimately reinvested into... Read more

Join us for a magical self-guided interative walk and discover fairy tales & our animals along our Christmas trail...

Make it extra special and book onto one of All Things Alpaca animal experiences!

Collect your activity booklet from the farm shop and then follow the trail as you discover Christmas fairy tales, find the hidden letters on route and use the puzzles to help you figure out the secret word before collecting your prize from the farm shop.

Prices from £5 per participant (Christmas trail with animal experience are £12 per participant).

A ticket is required for any child participating in the trail - this includes an activity booklet, pencil and a Christmas treat as well as access to the trail.

Adults... Read more

Come and catch a thrill on the rides including Twister, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems, Bungee Trampolines, and more! 🎢
⏰ Weekdays 4:30pm until late, weekends 1pm until late. Then from 14th of December open every day from 1pm until late.
Plus every Thursday, all rides are just 2 tokens each!
🦌 Make sure to join us on Sunday 15th December as we will have Rudolph and his friends joining us from 1pm-5pm too!

You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!


Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?


This much-loved traditional... Read more

Embark on a magical journey this Christmas. Audley End Miniature Railway, tucked away in an ancient Woodland, near Saffron Walden in North Essex.

Our Nutcracker Station Master invites you to climb aboard the Christmas Express and journey deep into the enchanted woods of Audley End to visit Father Christmas' winter workshop! You'll see Mother Christmas and her elves hard at work making sure all the toys are ready for Christmas Eve. Meet Father Christmas as he greets everyone along the train and gives each child a special gift.

Back at the station, Holly the Christmas fairy will show you the way through our magical, illuminated woodland walk, home to our picture-perfect bauble tree and Father Christmas's sleigh! The reindeer keepers will help you create your own... Read more

Take part in Southend City BID Teddy Bear trail this festive season 🎄

Uncover the hidden letters to reveal the Christmas word!

Collect your forms and begin the trail at indirock_ in The Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend before returning completed forms to Utopia Coffee to be in with a chance of winning tickets to Southend Theatres 'The Owl Who Came for Christmas' 🎄

The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️

Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls

Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.

Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.

We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more

Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Free event commencing at 2.00pm

Find the letters, guess the festive word and win an indie rock candy!

General admission applies

This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!

Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more

Time & Location
01 Dec 2024, 10:15 - 24 Dec 2024, 14:00

Southend Pier & Railway, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE, UK

About the Event
This festive season, bring the family down to Southend Pier for a magical Christmas trail, for just £3 per child*!

Ten cheerful Christmas characters, from Santa Claus to a cheeky Gingerbread Man, are hidden along the Pier Stem and around the Pier Head, each hiding a letter that forms a secret Christmas word. Once you've uncovered the secret word, head to the Gift Shop where you can choose a prize from a selection of Southend Pier Souvenirs!

Keep an eye out for hidden robins along the way - a little extra fun to enjoy as you go!

The trail takes you along... Read more

Head to lemon witch for more details

A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights

There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen

Come along to enjoy Christmas arts and crafts, listen to Christmas music, festive face painting, biscuit decorating, disco, bubbles with pass the parcel, christmas gift for every child
Tickets £20

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!

Toddler arts and crafts with breakfast
Every Tuesday in December

Join us for our popular Santa specials and go see Santa by train 🚂
Each child will get off a Belvedere North Station and go one family at a time, to see Santa and each child will get a gift from him.


Dates :

14,15,21,22,24th December
Book online via our website - £8 per person (children & Adults)
6 months and under to free but won't get a present anyone else needs a ticket.

After seeing Santa you re board the train again and complete your magical Christmas journey along the decorated route of the railway.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more

Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!

Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.

Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.

Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.

(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more

Enjoy this festive trail at the Essex Country Parks funded by the Year of Numbers.

Pick up* or download a free Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season.

Find and count the winter animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!

Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.

Download the trail to your phone
Print the trail at home
Print our Festive Mysteries sheet at home
Print our Festive Activities at home
The park is open from 8am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Hadleigh Country Park. Car parking charges apply. (Money taken for car parking is ultimately reinvested into... Read more

Join us for a magical self-guided interative walk and discover fairy tales & our animals along our Christmas trail...

Make it extra special and book onto one of All Things Alpaca animal experiences!

Collect your activity booklet from the farm shop and then follow the trail as you discover Christmas fairy tales, find the hidden letters on route and use the puzzles to help you figure out the secret word before collecting your prize from the farm shop.

Prices from £5 per participant (Christmas trail with animal experience are £12 per participant).

A ticket is required for any child participating in the trail - this includes an activity booklet, pencil and a Christmas treat as well as access to the trail.

Adults... Read more

Come and catch a thrill on the rides including Twister, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems, Bungee Trampolines, and more! 🎢
⏰ Weekdays 4:30pm until late, weekends 1pm until late. Then from 14th of December open every day from 1pm until late.
Plus every Thursday, all rides are just 2 tokens each!
🦌 Make sure to join us on Sunday 15th December as we will have Rudolph and his friends joining us from 1pm-5pm too!

You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!


Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?


This much-loved traditional... Read more

Embark on a magical journey this Christmas. Audley End Miniature Railway, tucked away in an ancient Woodland, near Saffron Walden in North Essex.

Our Nutcracker Station Master invites you to climb aboard the Christmas Express and journey deep into the enchanted woods of Audley End to visit Father Christmas' winter workshop! You'll see Mother Christmas and her elves hard at work making sure all the toys are ready for Christmas Eve. Meet Father Christmas as he greets everyone along the train and gives each child a special gift.

Back at the station, Holly the Christmas fairy will show you the way through our magical, illuminated woodland walk, home to our picture-perfect bauble tree and Father Christmas's sleigh! The reindeer keepers will help you create your own... Read more

The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️

Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls

Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.

Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.

We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more

Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Join us for a morning of entertainment and games
£5 per child

Find the letters, guess the festive word and win an indie rock candy!

General admission applies

This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!

Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more

Time & Location
01 Dec 2024, 10:15 - 24 Dec 2024, 14:00

Southend Pier & Railway, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE, UK

About the Event
This festive season, bring the family down to Southend Pier for a magical Christmas trail, for just £3 per child*!

Ten cheerful Christmas characters, from Santa Claus to a cheeky Gingerbread Man, are hidden along the Pier Stem and around the Pier Head, each hiding a letter that forms a secret Christmas word. Once you've uncovered the secret word, head to the Gift Shop where you can choose a prize from a selection of Southend Pier Souvenirs!

Keep an eye out for hidden robins along the way - a little extra fun to enjoy as you go!

The trail takes you along... Read more

Head to lemon witch for more details

A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights

There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen

Call to book - 01268 753 402
£5 per child

Come along to enjoy Christmas arts and crafts, listen to Christmas music, festive face painting, biscuit decorating, disco, bubbles with pass the parcel, christmas gift for every child
Tickets £20

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!

Toddler arts and crafts with breakfast
Every Tuesday in December

Join us for our popular Santa specials and go see Santa by train 🚂
Each child will get off a Belvedere North Station and go one family at a time, to see Santa and each child will get a gift from him.


Dates :

14,15,21,22,24th December
Book online via our website - £8 per person (children & Adults)
6 months and under to free but won't get a present anyone else needs a ticket.

After seeing Santa you re board the train again and complete your magical Christmas journey along the decorated route of the railway.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We know some of you are already preparing for the best one yet; with over 50 of you booked onto our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD already - WOW 🤍❄️🎄
-
Come and celebrate your babies Christmas with us at Baby Wonderworld. At our CHRISTMAS WONDERWORLD sessions we will be enjoying festive music to sing along to, sensory lights and props!!
☃️❄️
Make the perfect Christmas card with us at our craft station, along with plenty of TOUCH, SOUND, SIGHT sensory activities for you and your little ones to explore!
🎉🪩
Our Snowy themed wonderworld is also expecting a cheeky little visitor this Christmas, who will be bringing your little ones a gift from us. It's time to be merry, explore our Christmas wonderworld with us.... Read more

Welcome to the Thames Chase Christmas Grotto!

Father Christmas is busy back at the North Pole, making all of the toys in time for Christmas Eve. He has asked Mrs Claus to meet the children in her kitchen, to make some delicious Christmas treats.

Join Mrs Claus and her elves to really get in to the festive mood.

Children will get to decorate a biscuit, whilst Mrs Claus tells them a story about her previous Christmas capers. Children will then get to have photos with Mrs Claus and tell her about their wish lists and receive a gift left for them by Father Christmas.

(Vegan and gluten free options available. Once ticket is purchased please call the Visitor Centre on 01708 642970 to request. Although we endeavour to be a nut free centre,... Read more

Enjoy this festive trail at the Essex Country Parks funded by the Year of Numbers.

Pick up* or download a free Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season.

Find and count the winter animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!

Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.

Download the trail to your phone
Print the trail at home
Print our Festive Mysteries sheet at home
Print our Festive Activities at home
The park is open from 8am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Hadleigh Country Park. Car parking charges apply. (Money taken for car parking is ultimately reinvested into... Read more

Join us for a magical self-guided interative walk and discover fairy tales & our animals along our Christmas trail...

Make it extra special and book onto one of All Things Alpaca animal experiences!

Collect your activity booklet from the farm shop and then follow the trail as you discover Christmas fairy tales, find the hidden letters on route and use the puzzles to help you figure out the secret word before collecting your prize from the farm shop.

Prices from £5 per participant (Christmas trail with animal experience are £12 per participant).

A ticket is required for any child participating in the trail - this includes an activity booklet, pencil and a Christmas treat as well as access to the trail.

Adults... Read more

Come and catch a thrill on the rides including Twister, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems, Bungee Trampolines, and more! 🎢
⏰ Weekdays 4:30pm until late, weekends 1pm until late. Then from 14th of December open every day from 1pm until late.
Plus every Thursday, all rides are just 2 tokens each!
🦌 Make sure to join us on Sunday 15th December as we will have Rudolph and his friends joining us from 1pm-5pm too!

You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!


Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?


This much-loved traditional... Read more

Embark on a magical journey this Christmas. Audley End Miniature Railway, tucked away in an ancient Woodland, near Saffron Walden in North Essex.

Our Nutcracker Station Master invites you to climb aboard the Christmas Express and journey deep into the enchanted woods of Audley End to visit Father Christmas' winter workshop! You'll see Mother Christmas and her elves hard at work making sure all the toys are ready for Christmas Eve. Meet Father Christmas as he greets everyone along the train and gives each child a special gift.

Back at the station, Holly the Christmas fairy will show you the way through our magical, illuminated woodland walk, home to our picture-perfect bauble tree and Father Christmas's sleigh! The reindeer keepers will help you create your own... Read more

The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️

Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls

Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.

Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.

We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more

Immerse yourself into the authentic German market experience - you will be captivated by the sights, sounds and smells of the market, with irresistible seasonal treats and unique yuletide gifts and decorations. Get festive listening to our live music and browse the many magnificent stalls whilst sampling our famous German Sausages, Beer and Gluhwein.

Celebrate Christmas with this interactive and multi-sensory Crib service with Christingle Procession and Carols in an ancient Church. The service is especially appropriate for babies, toddlers and primary age children but everyone is welcome. Children are invited to come dressed up as a character from the nativity story.

Find the letters, guess the festive word and win an indie rock candy!

General admission applies

This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!

Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more

Time & Location
01 Dec 2024, 10:15 - 24 Dec 2024, 14:00

Southend Pier & Railway, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EE, UK

About the Event
This festive season, bring the family down to Southend Pier for a magical Christmas trail, for just £3 per child*!

Ten cheerful Christmas characters, from Santa Claus to a cheeky Gingerbread Man, are hidden along the Pier Stem and around the Pier Head, each hiding a letter that forms a secret Christmas word. Once you've uncovered the secret word, head to the Gift Shop where you can choose a prize from a selection of Southend Pier Souvenirs!

Keep an eye out for hidden robins along the way - a little extra fun to enjoy as you go!

The trail takes you along... Read more

Head to lemon witch for more details

A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights

There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place throughout the day!

Toddler arts and crafts with breakfast
Every Tuesday in December

Join us for our popular Santa specials and go see Santa by train 🚂
Each child will get off a Belvedere North Station and go one family at a time, to see Santa and each child will get a gift from him.


Dates :

14,15,21,22,24th December
Book online via our website - £8 per person (children & Adults)
6 months and under to free but won't get a present anyone else needs a ticket.

After seeing Santa you re board the train again and complete your magical Christmas journey along the decorated route of the railway.

Enjoy this festive trail at the Essex Country Parks funded by the Year of Numbers.

Pick up* or download a free Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season.

Find and count the winter animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!

Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.

Download the trail to your phone
Print the trail at home
Print our Festive Mysteries sheet at home
Print our Festive Activities at home
The park is open from 8am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Hadleigh Country Park. Car parking charges apply. (Money taken for car parking is ultimately reinvested into... Read more

Join us for a magical self-guided interative walk and discover fairy tales & our animals along our Christmas trail...

Make it extra special and book onto one of All Things Alpaca animal experiences!

Collect your activity booklet from the farm shop and then follow the trail as you discover Christmas fairy tales, find the hidden letters on route and use the puzzles to help you figure out the secret word before collecting your prize from the farm shop.

Prices from £5 per participant (Christmas trail with animal experience are £12 per participant).

A ticket is required for any child participating in the trail - this includes an activity booklet, pencil and a Christmas treat as well as access to the trail.

Adults... Read more

Come and catch a thrill on the rides including Twister, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems, Bungee Trampolines, and more! 🎢
⏰ Weekdays 4:30pm until late, weekends 1pm until late. Then from 14th of December open every day from 1pm until late.
Plus every Thursday, all rides are just 2 tokens each!
🦌 Make sure to join us on Sunday 15th December as we will have Rudolph and his friends joining us from 1pm-5pm too!

You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!


Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?


This much-loved traditional... Read more

Embark on a magical journey this Christmas. Audley End Miniature Railway, tucked away in an ancient Woodland, near Saffron Walden in North Essex.

Our Nutcracker Station Master invites you to climb aboard the Christmas Express and journey deep into the enchanted woods of Audley End to visit Father Christmas' winter workshop! You'll see Mother Christmas and her elves hard at work making sure all the toys are ready for Christmas Eve. Meet Father Christmas as he greets everyone along the train and gives each child a special gift.

Back at the station, Holly the Christmas fairy will show you the way through our magical, illuminated woodland walk, home to our picture-perfect bauble tree and Father Christmas's sleigh! The reindeer keepers will help you create your own... Read more

The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️

Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls

Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.

Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.

We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more

This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!

Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more

Head to lemon witch for more details

A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights

There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen

Enjoy this festive trail at the Essex Country Parks funded by the Year of Numbers.

Pick up* or download a free Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season.

Find and count the winter animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!

Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.

Download the trail to your phone
Print the trail at home
Print our Festive Mysteries sheet at home
Print our Festive Activities at home
The park is open from 8am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Hadleigh Country Park. Car parking charges apply. (Money taken for car parking is ultimately reinvested into... Read more

Join us for a magical self-guided interative walk and discover fairy tales & our animals along our Christmas trail...

Make it extra special and book onto one of All Things Alpaca animal experiences!

Collect your activity booklet from the farm shop and then follow the trail as you discover Christmas fairy tales, find the hidden letters on route and use the puzzles to help you figure out the secret word before collecting your prize from the farm shop.

Prices from £5 per participant (Christmas trail with animal experience are £12 per participant).

A ticket is required for any child participating in the trail - this includes an activity booklet, pencil and a Christmas treat as well as access to the trail.

Adults... Read more

Come and catch a thrill on the rides including Twister, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems, Bungee Trampolines, and more! 🎢
⏰ Weekdays 4:30pm until late, weekends 1pm until late. Then from 14th of December open every day from 1pm until late.
Plus every Thursday, all rides are just 2 tokens each!
🦌 Make sure to join us on Sunday 15th December as we will have Rudolph and his friends joining us from 1pm-5pm too!

You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!


Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?


This much-loved traditional... Read more

The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️

Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls

Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.

Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.

We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more

This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!

Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more

Head to lemon witch for more details

A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights

There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen

Enjoy this festive trail at the Essex Country Parks funded by the Year of Numbers.

Pick up* or download a free Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season.

Find and count the winter animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!

Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.

Download the trail to your phone
Print the trail at home
Print our Festive Mysteries sheet at home
Print our Festive Activities at home
The park is open from 8am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Hadleigh Country Park. Car parking charges apply. (Money taken for car parking is ultimately reinvested into... Read more

Join us for a magical self-guided interative walk and discover fairy tales & our animals along our Christmas trail...

Make it extra special and book onto one of All Things Alpaca animal experiences!

Collect your activity booklet from the farm shop and then follow the trail as you discover Christmas fairy tales, find the hidden letters on route and use the puzzles to help you figure out the secret word before collecting your prize from the farm shop.

Prices from £5 per participant (Christmas trail with animal experience are £12 per participant).

A ticket is required for any child participating in the trail - this includes an activity booklet, pencil and a Christmas treat as well as access to the trail.

Adults... Read more

Come and catch a thrill on the rides including Twister, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems, Bungee Trampolines, and more! 🎢
⏰ Weekdays 4:30pm until late, weekends 1pm until late. Then from 14th of December open every day from 1pm until late.
Plus every Thursday, all rides are just 2 tokens each!
🦌 Make sure to join us on Sunday 15th December as we will have Rudolph and his friends joining us from 1pm-5pm too!

You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!


Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?


This much-loved traditional... Read more

The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️

Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls

Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.

Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.

We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more

This is the GIANT pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for - expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!

Joining the previously announced award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans will be comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation... Read more

Head to lemon witch for more details

A handmade motorised christmas display!
Switch on Saturday 30th Nov until Saturday 28th Dec. 5pm to 8pm every night, unless rain. If we are unable to open we will update our FB page. Please follow us:
www.facebook.com/westbournelights

There are not many things that are free at Christmas, but our display is! Please tell your family and friends.
Keeping fingers crossed for decent weather this year, so we can help raise much needed funds for the MacMillan team at Southen

Enjoy this festive trail at the Essex Country Parks funded by the Year of Numbers.

Pick up* or download a free Animal Mysteries Trail this festive season.

Find and count the winter animals hiding in the park and discover the magic number to enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass!

Wrap up warm and enjoy a run around in the fresh air, take our winter scavenger hunt, and enjoy the extra activities at home.

Download the trail to your phone
Print the trail at home
Print our Festive Mysteries sheet at home
Print our Festive Activities at home
The park is open from 8am to 4.30pm. Plan your visit to Hadleigh Country Park. Car parking charges apply. (Money taken for car parking is ultimately reinvested into... Read more

Join us for a magical self-guided interative walk and discover fairy tales & our animals along our Christmas trail...

Make it extra special and book onto one of All Things Alpaca animal experiences!

Collect your activity booklet from the farm shop and then follow the trail as you discover Christmas fairy tales, find the hidden letters on route and use the puzzles to help you figure out the secret word before collecting your prize from the farm shop.

Prices from £5 per participant (Christmas trail with animal experience are £12 per participant).

A ticket is required for any child participating in the trail - this includes an activity booklet, pencil and a Christmas treat as well as access to the trail.

Adults... Read more

Come and catch a thrill on the rides including Twister, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems, Bungee Trampolines, and more! 🎢
⏰ Weekdays 4:30pm until late, weekends 1pm until late. Then from 14th of December open every day from 1pm until late.
Plus every Thursday, all rides are just 2 tokens each!
🦌 Make sure to join us on Sunday 15th December as we will have Rudolph and his friends joining us from 1pm-5pm too!

You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!


Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?


This much-loved traditional... Read more

The Christmas Destination at Lakeside! 🎅❄️

Here's what you can expect: Snow Dome Waltzer, Santa's Roller Coaster, avalanche, Observation Wheel, Vintage Dodgems, Santa's Wacky races, Balloon ride, Circus funhouse, Toy Town carousel, Catch A Santa Claus, Candy cane bungee trampolines as well as Christmas game stalls

Entry is free into the Park, no ticket is needed.

Round up your friends, family or even work colleagues and create new memories together on our all-weather, fully-covered ice rink!. Sessions are an hour long, with 45 minutes of skating time for you to show off your moves. Not too confident or coming with little ones? Don't worry! We have skate aids available to hire on your visit.

We are pleased to offer SEND... Read more