HAVE AN ICE DAY OUT!

There are 31 penguins and 72 baby penguins to discover around Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea. Can you find them all before 3rd September 2025.

Created by Havens Hospices and Wild in Art, the huddle have waddled into town and are nestled amongst the iconic landmarks of Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea.

The large penguins, each sponsored by a business, will be auctioned off at the end of the trail to raise vital funds for Havens Hospices’ specialist care.

Reporting damages

Our beautiful sculptures shouldn’t be climbed on. Any vandalism will be reported to the police. 

Please report damages to waddleonsea@havenshospices.org.uk 

THINGS TO SEE & DO!

Visit Waddle HQ 

Visit Waddle HQ to find out more about the trail and chat to our volunteers who are part of the ‘Penguin Patrol’. Waddle HQ is packed with lots of brrrrilliant Waddle-on-Sea gifts and souvenirs. You can also show us your creativity by taking part in our fun instore activities.

Unit 24, The Royals Shopping Centre (next to Toni and Guy), Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DQ

Win your own baby Penguin

For just £5, you can enter the raffle to take home your very own baby penguin sculpture. Daisy was created by Sarah Nash and is currently on show in the window of the Havens Hospices Charity Shop on Southend High Street!

Take home a piece of the trail 

We have a range of flip-tastic mementos available to purchase, from an activity book to a miniature penguin you can paint yourself! 

Visit our Waddle HQ or shop online 24/7

penguin Farewell

Join us for a final celebration of the Waddle-on-Sea art trail on the 13th & 14th September.

Penguin Auction

25 September | The Boatyard, Leigh-on-Sea

After an ice-quisite summer in Southend-on-Sea, our magnificent penguins will find their forever home at our grand auction. 

Guests can purchase a ticket to join us for the event to bid in person, or are welcome to bid online or via the telephone. 

Discover the city – getting here

There are two direct train lines which operate between London and Southend. The c2c line from Fenchurch Street stops in Leigh-on-Sea and Southend Central. The Abellio Greater Anglia from Liverpool Street stops in Prittlewell and Southend Victoria. 

By train

By bus

There is an extensive bus network which operates around Southend. For all bus information and timetables visit the website of Arriva or First Buses. 

BY CAR

There are two major roads which link Southend to the M25, the A127 and A13. From the north, Southend is accessible via the A1, M11, M25 (Junction 29 – 20 miles) & A127. From the south, Southend can be reached via the M25 (Junction 30) or from the Dartford Tunnel & A13. Visit www.southend.gov.uk/parking-travel-roads for more information. 

Making every day count

Many more people are living with conditions that can’t be cured, and they need specialist care to help them make the most of every day.

At Havens Hospices, we offer a wide range of support options for people of all ages based on their needs and wishes. This can be in the comfort of their own home, in the hospices - Fair Havens for adults or Little Havens for children - or a combination.

Our care includes everyone, extending to partners, family and friends to make sure the right support is there, where and when they need it. This is provided absolutely free of charge.

Why a penguin? 

Penguins are caring and compassionate by nature, the perfect symbol of Havens Hospices’ values and Care Teams who work tirelessly to make every day count for every patient and their families 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Just like a huddle of penguins, we offer a calm and friendly space where patients and their families can receive the support they need throughout their life’s journey

Leading the huddle – Our Presenting Partner

Ipeco Holdings Limited is proud to be presenting partner for Waddle-on-Sea.

Ipeco is a world-renowned provider of aircraft crew seating and executive jet passenger seating. Today, in its third generation of family ownership, with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a workforce of over 900 employees, the company still operates in Southend, with facilities also present across the globe.

They said, “Having participated in Herd In The City, the decision as to whether Ipeco would participate in Waddle-on-Sea was a very easy one. We are delighted to take on the role of presenting partner for the art trail and look forward to the multitude of positive benefits the event will bring to the community and ultimately to Havens Hospices and the wonderful work they do.”