28 Nov – 19 Dec
Breakfast with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- IKEA Lakeside, Grays
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
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7 Christmas events in Southend
7 family Christmas events across 6 venues in Southend & South Essex, 2 of them free. The first is on Saturday 28 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 3 of them on Christmas Eve.
28 Nov – 25 Oct
The Hub Cafe Christmas Spectacular 2026
Santa's grotto
- Hadleigh Park, Hadleigh
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
- Free
28 Nov – 24 Dec
Wonderland: The Father Christmas Experience at Adventure Island
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Adventure Island, Southend-on-Sea
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor & outdoor
5–24 Dec
Caddies Christmas Experience (Southend)
Santa's grotto
- Caddies Southend, Southend-on-Sea
- Age not given
- Indoor
5 Dec · 11am
Trust Links Christmas Fayre
Santa's grotto · Markets & fairs
- Trust Links Westcliff, Westcliff-on-Sea
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
- Free
19–24 Dec
Breakfast with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Stay & Play, Basildon
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Southend & South EssexMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Planning Christmas in Southend
Where can we meet Santa in Southend?
6 Santa's grottos are listed in Southend.
- Breakfast with SantaIKEA Lakeside, Grays · 28 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Wonderland: The Father Christmas Experience at Adventure IslandAdventure Island, Southend-on-Sea · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Caddies Christmas Experience (Southend)Caddies Southend, Southend-on-Sea · 5–24 Dec · Age not given
- Trust Links Christmas FayreTrust Links Westcliff, Westcliff-on-Sea · Sat 5 Dec · 11am · Age not given
- Christmas DiscoStay & Play, Basildon · 18–21 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Southend?
4 events in Southend suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Breakfast with SantaIKEA Lakeside, Grays · 28 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Wonderland: The Father Christmas Experience at Adventure IslandAdventure Island, Southend-on-Sea · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas DiscoStay & Play, Basildon · 18–21 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Southend?
Yes — 1 event in Southend is free to go to.
- Trust Links Christmas FayreTrust Links Westcliff, Westcliff-on-Sea · Sat 5 Dec · 11am
Are there Christmas markets for families in Southend?
One Christmas market or fair is listed in Southend.
- Trust Links Christmas FayreTrust Links Westcliff, Westcliff-on-Sea · Sat 5 Dec · 11am
What Christmas events are there for babies in Southend?
4 events in Southend welcome babies under one.
- Breakfast with SantaIKEA Lakeside, Grays · 28 Nov – 19 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Wonderland: The Father Christmas Experience at Adventure IslandAdventure Island, Southend-on-Sea · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas DiscoStay & Play, Basildon · 18–21 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where are the Christmas parties for kids in Southend?
One Christmas party or disco is on for kids in Southend.
- Christmas DiscoStay & Play, Basildon · 18–21 Dec · Ages 0–10
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What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Southend?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 3 events in Southend are on that day.
- Wonderland: The Father Christmas Experience at Adventure IslandAdventure Island, Southend-on-Sea · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
- Caddies Christmas Experience (Southend)Caddies Southend, Southend-on-Sea · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
- Breakfast with SantaStay & Play, Basildon · Thu 24 Dec · 9am
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Southend?
6 events in Southend are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Breakfast with SantaIKEA Lakeside, Grays · 28 Nov – 19 Dec
- Wonderland: The Father Christmas Experience at Adventure IslandAdventure Island, Southend-on-Sea · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Caddies Christmas Experience (Southend)Caddies Southend, Southend-on-Sea · 5–24 Dec
- Trust Links Christmas FayreTrust Links Westcliff, Westcliff-on-Sea · Sat 5 Dec · 11am
- Christmas DiscoStay & Play, Basildon · 18–21 Dec
