25/07/2026
If you are wondering what to do today why not pop down to project southchurch kite festival.
Today is our 2nd Kite Festival. A massive thank you to Southend-on-Sea City Council & Visit Southend for their support.
We recommend you walk or take public transport to the event. Use c2c Rail to Southend East or Thorpe Bay, Arriva No 9 which goes along the Esplanade or make a day of it and explore the seafront on EnsignBusCo Route 99. As with last year there are no vendors at this event please take advantage of the many fantastic independent restaurants, hotels and bars along Eastern Esplanade for refreshments, enjoy the day out. Roslin Beach Hotel Camelia Hotel Dog & co coffee The Garrison Bakery Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas Ocean Beach The Seafood Shack Attic Southend The Castle Hotel. You can also bring a picnic if you wish. Please place your rubbish in the bins provided, if full please take it home with you. Please note the Kites are the entertainment, no live music or other entertainment will be present. We will be joined by a number of photographers, the images will be used in media and on our social media sites. Please let them know if you would rather not have your picture taken. We will be joined by Southend City Radio who will be randomly selecting people to interview for a piece they are doing about this event. Cllr Matt Dent Bayo Alaba MP