ALL DAY, EVERYDAY, STAY & PLAY HANGOUTS FOR FAMILIES
hanging out for the whole family
Life isn’t designed to be 100 miles an hour. It’s about connection, being in the moment and making memories. The Hang Out Venue has a super relaxed home from home welcoming community vibe. With traditional toys, variety of arts and crafts including knitting, crochet and sewing, table tennis, table football, air-hockey, Wii gaming, eclectic selection of board games, chess, book exchange, reading areas and so much more. There’s something for all ages.
Open all day, everyday. 7 days a week
Mon – Sat 9 – 6 & Sun/Bank Holiday 11 – 5
We recommend booking online for guaranteed entrance. Advance bookings take priority.
Below lists private hire’s and when walk-ins may not be available.
- One Hour £5.00 per child (age 1 – 18) £2.50 per child (under 1’s)
- Two hours £8.99 per child (age 1 – 18) £5.00 per child (under 1)
- Up to two adults free per booking.
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JULY opening
We occasionally have local groups and families booking our venue. Walk-ins are often welcome at the same time, or before and after. Please see the slight changes to June’s hours below. Please check in advance of walking-in for any changes. Our booking system is always up to date.
| Date | Event Time | Event | Walk-ins welcome |
| Tues 7 Jul | 09.15 – 11.15 | STRM Tea & Talk – Parents Support | Walk-ins welcome at the same time |
| Weds 8 Jul | 09.00 – 10.30 | Local school hanging out. Private Booking | Walk-ins 11 – 12.00 then 14.00 – 18.00 |
| Weds 8 Jul | 12.00 – 14.00 | Southchurch High Community Drop in. | Walk-ins 11 – 12.00 then 14.00 – 18.00 |
| Thur 9 Jul | 09.30 – 11.30 & 12.30 – 14.30 | Local school hanging out. Private Booking. | Walk-ins 14.30 – 18.00 |
| Tue 14 Jul | 10.00 – 12.00 | Southend Supports Breastfeeding, Cake Club Parents Support & Health Visitor. Private booking. | Walk-ins 12.00 – 18.00 |
| Thur 16 July | 10.00 – 12.00 | Relaxed Business Networking (child friendly) | Walk-ins welcome 09.00 – 15.00. Please note we close at 15.00 for family commitments. |
| Fri 17 Jul | Closed all day for walk-ins. | Family contact bookings will go ahead. | Closed all day for walk-ins for family commitments. |
| Sun 19 Jul | 11.00 – 13.00 | Birthday Party Private Hire | Walk-ins 13.30 – 17.00 |
| Mon 27 Jul | 11.00 – 12.00 | This one hour session is specifically for Barons Court Starting School Meet Up’s. | Walk-ins 09.00 – 11.00 & 12.00 – 18.00 |
| Tue 28 Jul | 11.00 – 12.00 | This one hour session is specifically for Poters Grange Starting School Meet Up’s. | Walk-ins 09.00 – 11.00 & 12.00 – 18.00 |
| Wed 29 Jul | 11.00 – 12.00 | This one hour session is specifically for Sacred Heart Starting School Meet Up’s. | Walk-ins 09.00 – 11.00 & 12.00 – 18.00 |
| Thur 30 Jul | 11.00 – 12.00 | This one hour session is specifically for St Mary Starting School Meet Up’s. | Walk-ins 09.00 – 11.00 & 12.00 – 18.00 |
starting school
We are hosting stay and play for local schools within a 2 mile ish radius. Date are below.
To book your one hour session click here . Select one hour hangout and chose your date and time. We look forward to welcoming you and seeing you connect with other families, who children will potentially spend the next seven years with (heart melt).
You are welcome to bring siblings, please keep in mind we are trying to keep numbers low and accommodate as many school starters as possible, but we get not everyone has a village.
play pass
The Full Hang Out Peak Play
Includes 28 hangout sessions per child, with up to two adults free per session.Valid Monday to Saturday 9am – 6pm and Sunday’s 11am – 5pm. This pass includes weekends, school holidays and half terms. Excludes special events and private parties.
Off Peak Play
Includes 20 hangout sessions per child, with up to two adults free per session. Valid Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm. Excludes weekends, school holidays, half term, special events and private parties.
We recommend all customers book online for guaranteed entrance.
For under 1’s you may purchase the standard play pass or buy hangout stay and play for under 1’s which is £2.50 per hour or £5.00 per two hours
Food & Drink
The Hang Out Venue operates a ‘No Picnic Policy’ for open play sessions. This means food and drink purchased elsewhere may not be consumed on the premises. The only exception to this is exclusive venue hire/full cabin hire & parties. This policy is necessary for us to comply with our liability insurance and to ensure we adhere to local health and safety regulations, and keep our families safe.
We have a snack bar and tuck shop selling a variety of snacks.
