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Monday 10am - 6pm Tuesday 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

The Hang Out Venue Ltd

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Parties, room & venue hire. We welcome community collaborations 💯❤️ We can’t be everything to everyone. That is 12 days a year supporting our community.

Relaxed Southend family stay & play, for all ages 💜 Hanging out & making memories 🧡 Toys, board games, art & crafts, jigsaws, chess, pool, table tennis & fooseball & soo much more. The Hang Out Venue vision is a two-function, one venue social enterprise in the centre of Southend-on-Sea. Our mission is to run a profitable limited company which will positively impact and improve lives in a sustainable meaningful way, for generations to come. But what we are will inspire, be sustainable, genuine, and successful. We will work hard and make decisions in intentional ways, so our profit enables us to make a social difference and a good living for our family and employees. Every person will feel welcome, supported, safe and included. Whilst we are not a charity will be doing lots of work to support others and ensure our venue is truly accessible, inclusive, and inspirational. We will all foster a sense of friendship and belonging, whilst having fun and gently stretching boundaries. Children come first, so evenings, weekends, and holidays, it will be a safe and fun environment where eight- to twelve-year-olds children can be themselves, hang out playing and create lasting memories with new and existing friends. This age group want to stretch their boundaries and be more independent and need more than soft play They are not ready for the big wide world, just yet! We are not a childcare facility, so there will be an adult’s area where they can chill and pop their heads in to see how the children are, and the children in turn can check in with their adult, if they want to. Facilities will include table tennis, table foosball, an eclectic selection of good quality age appropriate toys. We will have gaming booths with beanbags, screen and video game consoles (Xbox, PS4 & Switch). There will be sofas for the children to hanging out chatting, and tables and chairs so they can play the numerous board games, jigsaws, or grab a book from the book exchange. We will also have a cabin in the garden with an art and crafts room. Southend is the warmest driest place in the UK, so our garden will be an oasis in the city, a place the children can escape to. When the children are at school, our venue will be available for private hire, Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00 (term time) as a meeting space for events such as product launches, breakfast and networking meetings, corporate and community events, training, board and business meetings and community groups. It will be a relaxed professional fully accessible venue, with capacity for fifty delegates and the cabin will be available as a breakout space. The venue and its full facilities will enable a relaxed way to talk through business strategies and brainstorming key objectives. There will be no additional charge for projectors, flip chart, pens, and jugs of water. At lunch and break times colleagues can sit on the sofas or lounge on beanbags and play video games, challenge a colleague to a board game or just relax. As part of our charitable offer, we will donate one day per month (term time) free of charge for exclusive use to a local charities, schools and community groups. Terms and conditions apply. Our cafe and tuck shop will not be open to the public. We will strive to provide tasty local, good quality food at reasonable prices. When the children’s sessions are running, and to ensure safety of customers, especially those with food allergies we will restrict food and drinks to be premises bought only. Several allergies, especially with children can be touch triggered. This is in-line with the association for indoor play. To start with our cafe will serve a selection of refreshments such as teas, coffees, hot chocolates, soft drinks, jugs of juice. Food will be cake of the day, jacket potatoes, toasties and sandwiches. The tuck shop will sell crisps, sweets, drinks, popcorn and ice lollies etc. We will provide afternoon tea themed birthday party packages for up to ten children, which will be traditional. We truly can't wait to make memories with you all!

03/11/2026

Can you feel the ramp-up for Christmas already? 🙃🎄

As a family, we've just decided this morning that we're making life EASY this year. 💚

1. Getting a little potted tree🌲

2. Matching PJs! 😴❤️

We're getting matching PJs and staying in them from Christmas Eve right through until Boxing Day morning, when we head to my in-laws. I may pop along to my local church as I haven't been for about two years, but other than that, it's chilllllll!

3. Christmas chocolates are NOT being saved for Christmas Day! 🍫

We're eating them in the week leading up to Christmas. Because why not? 😂

4. No full-on Christmas dinner! 🧀🥨🍔

We're going for picky bits instead. Mini burgers, mac and cheese bites, chicken skewers for Raphy, tempura prawns, mini quiches, pâté, arancini, crackers, lovely cheeses and all sorts of goodies. We'll buy a few each week and pop in the freezer.

Everyone can graze, eat when they're hungry and enjoy what they fancy. No pressure, no timings, no mountain of washing up!

5. Movies, gaming and proper family time. 🔥

Raphy can game, we'll watch movies, have the real fire going, light the Christmas candles and generally spend the day chilling.

6. Just being genuinely thankful for our little home, our little family and friends, our health, and our wonderful little business and guests. And the fact that we've been going for more than two years now! 💯✨️

And do you know what? My little AuADHD planning brain has just EXHALED!! 💯😂

It's ONE day! I could already feel myself slipping into planning mode, and anyone who knows me knows my planning is military-style, down to every last detail. And then I end up absolutely exhausted before Christmas has even arrived! ❌️

Not this year.

This Christmas we're embracing being together, having a few days off, slowing down and genuinely hanging out as a family.

No pressure to make everything perfect. No exhausting schedules. No unnecessary expectations.

Just us, our little home, good food, Christmas films, a real fire and a whole lot of gratitude. ❤️💚✨️

Sometimes the best Christmas memories come from doing LESS, not more.

And honestly? I cannot wait. 🥰

03/11/2026

I'm going to be 5️⃣0️⃣ this month (how an earth did this happen 🤯) It's my working weekend, so we're having a celebratory bake off styleeee hangout on Sat 28th Nov and you're all invited. 🥳

We'd LOVE to see you and yours❤️
FREE ENTRY & no presents!Welcome to donate a one hour hangout for our pay forward board ❤️ This will be used by families in December and January when it's a little bit tight.✨✨✨

Bring cake or savoury. Shop bought or bake if able ❤️ No nuts, and absolutely worries if you don't.✌️

BOOK YOUR 2HR SLOT
10 - 12
12.30 - 14.30
15.00 - 17.00

Book at www.thehangoutvenue.co.uk

03/11/2026

Looking forward to welcoming STRM - SEND the Right Message Registered Charity 9.15 - 11.15 🧡

Walkin stay and play for all ages is also welcome 10 - 6 💜

02/11/2026

💜 Tomorrow ☕ Tuesday 3 November – Making Sense of SEND Drop-In, Southend 9:15–11:15am | The Hang Out Venue Ltd
Open to all and ran by @ STRM - SEND the Right Message Registered Charity| No booking or diagnosis needed.

01/11/2026

🌈 NOVEMBER'S WHAT'S ON & OPENING HOURS – THE HANG OUT VENUE 🌈

We sometimes host private parties, sessions and community events. Occasionally, these affect our walk-in opening hours, so please check availability below and on our booking page before arrival.

All dates not listed below have normal Stay & Play and room hire opening hours are Monday–Saturday: 10am–6pm & Sunday: 11am–5pm

Walk-ins welcome subject to availability. Advance bookings highly recommended.

🌟 NOVEMBER UPCOMING CHANGES 🌟

What's On and events which may differ from our normal opening hours.

📅 TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

09:15–11:15 – STRM Tea & Talk Parent Drop-In (free). STRM - SEND the Right Message Registered Charity

📅 WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

17:15–18:30 – The Art Ministry Craft Club. First session free, then £4.
Book via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TAMSouthendKids
Email: [email protected]

📅 SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

09:00–11:00 – Chrystal Clear Tutoring (cabin). Booking and fees payable directly to tutor. Contact Chrystal: 07834 628891

📅 SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 13:30–17:00 ONLY

11:00–13:00 – Private birthday party.

17:30–18:45 – Just for Today Narcotics Anonymous meeting with FREE crèche. Contact Anthea: 07915 124611

💜 BRINGING GENERATIONS TOGETHER 💜 13:30–15:00 – FREE community event at Chalkwell Grange Care Home, 64 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1LS. Enjoy toys, board games, crafts and activities for all ages.

📅 WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

17:15–18:30 – The Art Ministry First session free, then £4.
Book via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TAMSouthendKids
Email: [email protected]

📅 FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

10:00–12:00 – Pandas SouthendPerinatal Support Group (free, in cabin). Email: [email protected]

📅 SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–16:00

09:00–11:00 – Chrystal Clear Tutoring (cabin). Booking and fees payable directly to tutor. Contact Chrystal: 07834 628891

🔮 PSYCHIC NIGHT

18:30 – Arrival. 19:00–20:00 – Demonstration of Mediumship (advance booking recommended). 20:00–21:30 – Stalls, readings, healing and treatments (walk-ins welcome). Book Psychic Night: www.thehangoutvenue.co.uk

📅 SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 13:30–17:00

11:00 - 13:00 Private Birthday Party

17:30–18:45 – Just for Today Narcotics Anonymous meeting with FREE crèche. Contact Anthea: 07915 124611

📅 TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 12:00–18:00 ONLY

10:00–12:00 – Southend Supports Breastfeeding Cake Club - Parenting Support & Solidarity Southend Health Visiting and School Nursing Free private support session).

📅 WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–12:30 and 16:00–18:00 ONLY

🚌 13:00–16:00 – NIHR NHS Essex Research Bus Launch.
Book your session:
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🎨 17:15–18:30 – The Art Ministry Craft Club.
Book via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TAMSouthendKids
Email: [email protected]

📅 SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

09:00–11:00 – Chrystal Clear Tutoring (cabin). Fees payable directly to tutor. Contact Chrystal: 07834 628891

📅 SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 11:00–17:00

17:30–18:45 – Just for Today Narcotics Anonymous meeting with FREE crèche. Contact Anthea: 07915 124611

📅 WEDNESDAY 25 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

17:15–18:30 – The Art Ministry Craft Club. First session free, then £4.
Book via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/TAMSouthendKids
Email: [email protected]

📅 FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

10:00–12:00 – Pandas SouthendPerinatal Support Group (free, in cabin).
Email: [email protected]

📅 SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 10:00–18:00

09:00–11:00 – Chrystal Clear Tutoring (cabin). Fees payable directly to tutor. Contact Chrystal: 07834 628891

🎂 KASIA'S 50TH BIRTHDAY BAKE OFF

10:00–17:00 – FREE entry, no presents. Optional donations of a one-hour Hangout session to the Pay Forward Board are welcome for families to use in December and January. Bring cake or savoury food (no nuts).

Book a two-hour slot:

10:00–12:00
12:30–14:30
15:00–17:00

Book at: www.thehangoutvenue.co.uk

📅 SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER

Walk-in Stay & Play: 13:30–17:00

Private Birthday Party 11:00 - 13:00

17:30–18:45 – Just for Today Narcotics Anonymous meeting with FREE crèche. Contact Anthea: 07915 124611

🌈 ALL OTHER NOVEMBER DATES

Normal Stay & Play and room hire opening hours:

Monday–Saturday: 10am–6pm
Sunday: 11am–5pm

Walk-ins welcome subject to availability. Advance bookings highly recommended.

📍 THE HANG OUT VENUE
62 London Road, Southend, SS1 1PG

🌐 www.thehangoutvenue.co.uk

01/11/2026

Do you all do this? My heart is literally thumping in anticipation, waiting to hear to stairs door click closed!!! 🤣🤣

When we reach the first day of a new month, there are certain phrases that spring to our minds and out of our mouths, such as 'pinch punch, first of the month' and 'white rabbits'.of witches. The 'pinch' part refers to the pinching of the salt - as this kitchen ingredient was believed to weaken the power of witches if thrown over them. The 'punch' part was to banish the witch once and for all.

The term 'white rabbits, white rabbits' was recorded being said by children in the scholarly journal Notes and Queries as far back as 1909.
According to general playground rules, saying 'white rabbits, no return' immediately after enacting your pinch and punch, ensures that you cannot be pinched back. However, many people also retaliate to this with 'a flick and a kick for being so quick' - a phrase which is thought to have originated in the West Country. Many believe if this superstition is carried out before midday it will bring good luck.

It was also a common belief among RAF bomber aircrew during WW2 that saying "white rabbits" first thing when waking up would protect an individual for the day.

It's also worth pointing out that rabbits have been associated with prosperity and luck for hundreds of years - with the animal considered the most desired Chinese zodiac animal, representing fertility and renewal.

Nobody knows the exact origins of these superstitions but we might as well keep them up, in the spirit of good luck...

01/11/2026

Hope you've all had a lovely going with the flow half term.❤️ Walk-ins welcome 11 - 5 today. We'd LOVE to see you and yours. ❤️

Open everyday, for super relaxed cosy going with the flow family play and hanging out. ❤️ Toys, activities, crafts, gaming, children's pool, table tennis, jigsaws, board games, traditional toys and there's something for everyone.

Tuckshop & snack bar.🍏 🍫☕️🍪

Walk-ins very welcome - please see website to check availability before setting off ♥️✨️✨️✨️✨️
www.thehangoutvenue.co.uk

Open times are Mon - Sat 10 - 6 & Sun 11 - 5.

Complimentary passes are available on our pay forward wall. Donated by members of our community. ❤️

62 London Rd, Southend, SS1 1PG - opposite Sainsbury's

31/10/2026

Very quiet here today. If you're looking for something to do. We'd LOVE to see you ❤️

31/10/2026

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Address

62 London Road
Southend-on-Sea
SS11PG

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+447833652740

Website

http://www.thehangoutvenue.co.uk/

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