THE HANG OUT vENUE Southend 💜
We are 100% a vibe!
Where families and children of all ages, gently stretch their boundaries with the reassurance of their adults close by 🧡
Hangingout is always the aim of the game!
With three rooms of activities and comfortable tables, chairs and sofas, it’s very much a versatile space, with a home from home vibe.
Facilities include an accessible toilet and baby change, with a baby and younger toy area, plus dinosaurs and Barbies right through to table tennis, table football, air-hockey, pool, chess, loads of board and card games, gaming, jigsaws, arts & crafts, word searches, marble runs, Lego, children’s and adults book exchange, and a very cool arts and crafts cabin. There is something for everyone!
ALL DAY, EVERYDAY, family hangout!
Every Monday – Thursday 9am-6pm (Bank Holiday Monday’s 11 – 5pm)
Every Friday & Sat 9am – 8pm
Every Sunday 11am – 5pm
**Please note: we may close earlier than above if quiet. We would note here. Thanks ***
ONE HOUR hangout
One hour hangout. With access to all the facilities included. The kids never want to leave after an hour, but we know sometimes an hour to chill is just what is needed. Get them out the house, or pop in after food shopping or after school before heading home.
Book online or walk-ins welcome. Up to two adults free per booking.
£5.99 per child (age 1 – 18)
£2.50 per child (under 1’s)
Two Hour Hang Out
Children never want to leave even after two hours. We think it’s the perfect amount of time. There is so much to do and the time whizzes by.
Book online or walk-ins welcome. Up to two adults free per booking.
£10.99 per child (age 1 – 18)
£5.00 per child (under 1)
Birthday parties, special events & venue hire
Making life easier, and making a difference is what motivates us.
Birthday Parties
We understand every child is different, so a party at the Hang Out Venue is perfect. There is truly something for everyone. Contact us to book unforgettable family celebrations and gatherings.
Late night family hangouts
No school the next day, so on Friday and Saturday nights we are open until 8pm.
We have a snack bar and an amazing tuck shop, but if you don’t want to cook, you can order from Grumpy’s American diner or Mexican from The Burrito for delivery when hangout with us!
vENUE HIRE
Working in collaboration with our local community is one of our founding principles.
Whether it’s a few hours, day-time or evening, half-day, or full-day The Hang Out Venue, is the ideal City center venue for community groups, fashion shows, fundraising and networking events, training sessions and meetings.
Southend Social Enterprise.
Like any other business, we seek to make a profit, succeed commercially by trading in goods and services, but as a social enterprise we reinvest or donate at least half of our profits. Like a not-for-profit we have a permanent, locked-in commitment to a social and environmental benefit and aspire to demonstrate a better way to do business.
We can’t be everything to everyone, but what we are will inspire, be sustainable, genuine, and successful.
We work hard and make decisions in intentional ways, so our profit enables us to make a social difference. Whilst we are not a charity will are doing lots of work to support others, working in collaboration and ensure our venue is truly accessible, inclusive, sustainable, self-funding and inspirational.
We genuinely aspire to being sustainable in every way. We are self funded, and generate our own income and reinvest in our community to make a difference.
Our commitment of how we operate, who we employ, how we use the majority of our profits to further our mission is also key;
By the end of year one, we aspire to buy a mini-bus for local adventures, conduct local history tours and outings.
By the end of year two, we want to buy a beach hut, so local families can use. We live in the driest sunniest part of the UK with hundreds of unused beach huts waiting to hear children’s laughter.
By the end of year five , if not sooner, we will launch The Pull Up. We will buy a large house and split into two flats. This will be compassionate, supportive accommodation for two families who have fallen on challenging times. It will be available for two years. This will enable the whole family, adults included can take time to pull themselves up.
Creating Connections in a Warm and Welcoming Space
See what families are saying about their unforgettable moments at The Hang Out Venue.
“What a lovely place! My children absolutely loved coming here, they didn’t want to leave. Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with endless amounts to do. We can’t wait to come back”
Alisha
Local Parent
“The name ‘Hangout’ perfectly suits! We booked a 2hr Hangout session for a kids & parents social and all had a great time. The space is great, the staff give a warm wlecome and there is a well stocked snack bar too! So whether it’s Crochet, Table Tennis or reading a book that is their thing, this is a fantastic and safe space for kids to hangout!”
KEITH
LOCAL PARENT
“Absolutely amazing idea! This place is lovely, friendly, chilled and lots of fun. Kids loved playing all the games so adults could have a proper catch up.”
GEMMA, LOCAL PARENT
“We go nearly every week and absolutely love it. So relaxing, a calm space with no judgement. A warm welcome is received and so much to do. A huge variety of activities. The decor is lush and brings a peaceful vibe. It’s our safe space to go to. No matter who you are, you’re accepted with open arms. Would highly recommend. When you first go, you won’t be able to stop going.”
ALEXANDRA
Local Parent
CONTACT AND DIRECTIONS
The Hang Out Venue is located in the heart of Southend. Directly opposite the main Sainsbury’s, in what is becoming known as the restaurant quarter.
- 2 minute walk to the High street and Victoria shopping centre
- 5 mins walk to Victoria train and bus station, Beecroft art gallery, Planetarium and museums
- 10 mins walk to Central train station and City Library
- 15mins walk to Southend City beach and pier, Victorian gardens, Sea Life and Adventure Island
There are several car parks close by, including paid street parking. We don’t have parking on site.
CONTACT US
Address: Ground Floor, 62 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PG
Telephone: +44 78521 91415
Email: info@thehangoutvenue.co.uk
Companies number: 15578873
VAT registration number: 474628265
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