Culture News & Updates
- 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!
- 15th October 2012
Jane's Garden Services do so much more than maintain your lawn; in the winter, they create festive displays for the office or home, stunning Christmas trees...
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!
- 7th October 2012
It's the month of ghosts, ghouls, witches and black cats – what are you doing to celebrate Halloween this year?
- 28th June 2012
As London 2012 draws nearer, our town welcomes the Olympic Torch Relay on Friday 6th July. Make sure you join in this one-in-a-lifetime experience, but if you're otherwise engaged, be aware of the road closures and make alternative travel arrangements.
Colchester is growing rapidly, and to create a 'Better Town Centre', Colchester Borough Council has been working with a range of partners to invest in and improve buildings, transport, public spaces, access and much more. See for yourself this Saturday.
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?