Southend Wandering with Saira Niazi

Essex Writers House

Saturday 13 June 2026, time TBC
Meeting point: Southend Forum, Elmer Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NS

Explore Southend’s hidden gems and stories on this social neighbourhood wandering. Starting from Southend Forum we’ll walk towards Southchurch Park, stopping off at various spaces along the way, from secret gardens to beaches. Document your journey through words and pictures as you go.

Saira Niazi is a writer, author and renegade guide, passionate about discovering new places, collecting stories and connecting communities. Saira has collaborated with grassroots groups across the UK on various oral history, art, film, food, environment and heritage projects.

Tickets: Free, places limited, booking essential
Book tickets: eventbrite booking link coming soon

Part of Essex Writers House – A collaborative partnership between Metal and Essex Book Festival, 01 – 30 June 2026

Essex Writers House is a month-long programme hosted by Metal, based in Southend. Chalkwell Hall opens its doors through June as a creative hub, offering a range of events from talks, open advice sessions and workshops to collaborative workspaces for writers, story tellers and book lovers of all levels. Find out more at essexbookfestival.org.uk/event/essex-writers-house-2026/.