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 7 days a week
Mon – Sat 9 – 6 & Sun/Bank Holiday 11 – 5
Open all day, everyday over half term.
See June’s events/when walk-ins are available in the main space below. We recommend booking online for guaranteed entrance. Advance bookings take priority.
Cabin availability is on the booking system. This is available to book up to 1 hour before.
- 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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June 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 02/06 | 09.15 – 11.15 | STRM Tea & Talk parents support (free for those accessing support) | Walk-ins welcome all day 9.00 – 18.00 |
| Thurs 04/06 | 9.00 – 18.00 | Professional Open day – we welcome anyone who works with children & families to pop in and have a look around. | Walk-ins welcome all day 9.00 – 18.00 |
| Weds 10/06 | 12.00 – 14.00 | Southchurch High (private event) | Walk-ins welcome 9.00 – 12.00 then 14.00 – 18.00 |
| Sat 13/06 | 10.00 – 12.00 | Parent Voice (private event) | Walk-ins welcome 12.00 – 17.00 |
| Sun 14/06 | 11.00 – 13.00 | 5th Birthday party (private event) | Walk-ins welcome 13.30 – 17.00 |
| Tues 16/06 | 10.00 – 12.00 | Southend Supports Breastfeeding, Health Visitor & Cake Club parent support group (free to those accessing support) | Walk-ins welcome 9.00 – 10.00 & 12.00 – 18.00 |
| Thurs 18/06 | 10.00 – 12.00 | Child Friendly Networking £10 per adult, up to 2 children free | Walk-ins welcome 9.00 – 18.00 |
| Mon 22/06 | 09.00 – 11.00 | School Hangout (private event) | Walk-ins welcome 11.00 – 18.00 |
| Tues 23/06 | 09.00 – 11.00 | School Hangout (private event) | Walk-ins welcome 11.00 – 18.00 |
| Weds 24/06 | 09.00 – 11.00 | School Hangout (private event) | Walk-ins welcome 11.00 – 18.00 |
| Sun 28/06 | 12.00 – 16.00 | Tropics Pamper Party | All day 11 – 17.00 |
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.
