10 Fun Activities & Games in Southend-on-Sea That You Shouldn't Miss

July 12, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Southend-on-Sea (/ˈsaʊθɛnd ɒn ˈsiː/ ( listen)), commonly referred to as simply Southend, is a town and wider unitary authority area with borough status in southeastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest leisure pier in the world, Southend Pier. London Southend Airport is located 1.5 NM (2.8 km; 1.7 mi) north of the town centre.
Restaurants in Southend-on-Sea

1. Made by you Pottery

872 London Road SS9 3NQ, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 3NQ England +44 1702 478999 http://www.madebyyoustudio.co.uk/
Excellent
92%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 64 reviews

Made by you Pottery

2. White Hall Bowling Club

Clatterfield Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0AX England +44 1702 338321 http://whitehallbc.wordpress.com/about/
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

White Hall Bowling Club

3. Elite Gamer

110 Hamlet Court Road, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7LP England +44 1702 304528 [email protected] http://elitegamer.co.uk
Excellent
77%
Good
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Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Elite Gamer

Elite Gamer first opened on christmas 2014 we are located in Southend On Sea, striving to provide the ultimate gaming experience and relaxation to parents Elite Gamer has nearly two and a half years of experience and proud to say that we are a premium Party Entertainment Agency. We specialise in Birthday Parties however we do hold other events such as Special Needs Nights, Stag Parties and the occasional All Nighter!

Reviewed By Mushmushy

Just had my boy’s 6th birthday party there. Friendly staff, age-appropriate games and a really reasonable price. Toilet facilities are perhaps a tad on the functional side, but that’s clutching at straws for a negative commment. Will certainly be on the list for future birthdays.

4. Escape Live Southend - Escape Rooms

95 High Street, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1HS England +44 1702 437337 [email protected] http://www.escapelive.co.uk
Excellent
97%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
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5.0 based on 1,174 reviews

Escape Live Southend - Escape Rooms

Escape Live is an Escape Game for groups of 2-6 people located in Southend-On-Sea, the heart of Essex. You have 60 minutes to complete a mountain of puzzles and mysteries. The aim is simple, get out before it's too late. Proud to rated by TripAdvisor as the No.1 Fun Thing to Do in Essex.

Reviewed By Sylvia44500 - London, United Kingdom

Amber our game master was friendly and professional the game props and clues were great in the pirate room we escaped with 8mins to spare and had lots of fun kids and grown up all had their input we loved it and will be back! Thank you!

5. Hide and Shriek

344-347 Chartwell Square Victoria Plaza, Southend-on-Sea SS2 5SP England +44 1702 808980 [email protected] http://www.hideandshriek.co.uk
Excellent
92%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
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5.0 based on 143 reviews

Hide and Shriek

Hide and Shriek is one of the UK's Scariest Attractions and Essex's No. 1 Scare Attraction - featuring a variety of Live Action Scare Experiences throughout the year! Brand New for 2017 - The Séance, discover Southend's Dark Paranormal History in an experience that combines 18th Century Techniques with Theme Park Technology. This is an encounter, that will seem all too real, testing your senses and bravery...

6. Astro City

2C Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2NE England +44 7979 547193 [email protected] http://astrocityamusements.co.uk/
Excellent
84%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Astro City

Reviewed By Z2168NAmarkb

Public gaming only Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons when not half term and can get busy during these sessions but great value for money, only five pounds for three hours and all games free thereafter. Approximately fifty retro game cabinets and every old game you can think of. Also air hockey, pool table, food and drink available. Good way to spend three hours. Will be returning.

7. Room Escape Southend

175 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7EL England +44 1702 746544 [email protected] http://www.roomescapesouthend.com
Excellent
85%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 102 reviews

Room Escape Southend

An interactive and intuitive real-life escape game. Locked in a room(s) with a group of 2 - 12 people, you will have 60 minutes to solve challenging puzzles in order to escape. Can you get out in time?

Reviewed By Lmaclennan20

Had a wonderful time with the amazing guys at room escape Southend. Me and the cursed family love coming to experience your rooms. Everyone needs to visit. Amazing what Floyd and Wayne have achieved. Keep up the good work ☺️

8. Caddies

12 London Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NT England +44 345 216 0200 [email protected] http://www.caddiesgolf.co.uk
Excellent
72%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 242 reviews

Caddies

Experience Essex's Original Crazy Golf Restaurant & Bar - combining Retro 70's Inspired Crazy Golf, British BBQ Food, and Quirky Cocktails in the heart of Southend. Perfect for large groups, celebrations, date nights or gatherings.

Reviewed By amimayy97

What a fantastic place to visit such friendly staff and so welcoming we started our golf and then stopped for cocktails half way through also two for one which was a great deal and perfectly made thanks to Lou Lou, we will definitely be back as we won a free game ???? would highly recommend 10/10

9. Rollacity

Purdeys Way, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea SS4 1ND England +44 1702 548004 http://www.rollacity.co.uk/
Excellent
45%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 69 reviews

Rollacity

Reviewed By annettew931 - Essex, United Kingdom

I booked my daughters 13th birthday party here for a Friday eve when it is teen disco night, I booked the basic party which just reserved an area for the kids to come back to for drinks. Rollacity staff were, polite and attentive, DJ happy for requests for music, couple of shout outs to birthday girl (inc Happy Birthday song) and he played some games which everyone joined in with. Party price is reasonable as you could skate from 7pm til 10-30 and place was not packed out. Def would go back and def recommend! Only downside as per prev comments toilets are upstairs?!

10. Genting Casino

Western Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7QY England +44 1702 352919 https://www.gentingcasino.com/
Excellent
40%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 178 reviews

Genting Casino

Reviewed By MidlandsLady25 - London, United Kingdom

I was looking for somewhere for an early birthday celebration and whilst this wasn't my first choice, I'm sure glad myself and my partner went here. Great location just on the waterfront and within decent walking distance from the central part of the seafront. Was a bit frustrating having to sign up as a member just because I was under 25, the rationale behind this hadn't been explained and since I only wanted to eat in the restaurant I felt this was unnecessary but who am I to argue with the casinos procedures and thankfully the process was pretty painless. Having forgotten it was a Sunday we were eating we were surprised when we were given the Sunday lunch/dinner menu rather than the one regular menu. But oh my god, the Sunday roast was the best roast I've ever had! I couldn't have asked for a better early birthday dinner! Amazing food, impeccable service and great location! Even though Southend is a bit of a distance from me will definitely visit again for Sunday dinner and their standard menu!

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