Culture News & Updates
- 30th April 2013
Southend’s bid to become City of Culture 2017 took a major step forward today (Tuesday April 30th) with the formal submission of its bid document into the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
- 29th April 2013
Charcoal, paint, wood or glass - whatever art materials you like to work with – don’t miss your chance to showcase your masterpieces in this year’s Rochford Art Trail.
- 28th March 2013
From Tuesday 9th April, Southend Museum visitors can explore the background of the Prittlewell Prince, whose burial chamber was spectacularly unearthed her in Southend in 2003.
- 14th March 2013
Forward-looking Southend is bidding for the prestigious title of City of Culture 2017.
- 25th February 2013
Drop in to Del Boy and Rodney’s living room on Southend Pier this Easter and have a butchers at their famous yellow van.
- 12th February 2013
Don’t miss the exhibition at the Royals Shopping Centre, Southend, displaying some of the creativity of last summer’s cultural Olympiad!
If you're planning a party this Halloween, or just want to get into the 'spirit' of things this year, pick the perfect pumpkin for the job!
Searching for free child places, trying to ignore dodgy hotel reviews, the realisation that the cost of that holiday overseas doesn't even include baggage, let alone in-flight meals... Why not stay in Southend and enjoy the delights on your doorstep?
As we are awash with leftover bunting, royal masks, plastic corgis and Union Jack emblazoned teddies, t-shirts and tablecloths - is there anything in there worth hanging on to for more than just posterity?
He might need socks, but does he want socks? Will June 17th be just like any other day... only with more socks? Let's make sure this Father’s Day is as special as dad, and plan a treat the whole family can share.