Photograph of 2 smiling adults standing either side of a tube slide in a playground.

A new flagship inclusive playground has opened at East Beach in Shoeburyness, ready for families to enjoy ahead of the October half-term.

The coastal-themed playground provides an accessible and welcoming place where young people with a wide range of needs can play together.

It includes wheelchair-accessible equipment, climbing and balancing activities, and interactive features using sound, touch and colour. Families can also explore a large submarine play structure with its own periscope, inspired by Shoeburyness's maritime heritage.

Find out more.

Published: Wednesday, 21st October 2026