Leigh-on-sea Art Trail 2026

June 30, 2026

The ever popular Leigh Art Trail returns to sunny Leigh-on-sea for two weeks commencing 4th July with more events, artists and venues than ever before. The Art Trail showcases the work of contemporary artists, designers and local school children from across our very creative town.

From Saturday 4th July you can make your way through Leigh-on-sea to see the work of all the local painters, sculptors, graphic designers, woodworkers, leaded glass artists, photographers, ceramicists, embroiders, 3D crafters, potters, printmakers, illustrators, jewellers and collage makers. As you can see, there is a variety of art to be seen! The Leigh Art Trail is a non-profit organisation, with the aim of celebrating local art from local artists within different local businesses… yes, it’s all very local but that’s why we love it.

Alongside the work on display there are also some wonderful free events not to be missed so pop along and enjoy:-

What’s on

Southend City Community College Students' Exhibition at Leigh-on-sea Community Centre, 71-73 Elm Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1SP, 15 June - 24 July, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Budding Artist Showcase at Strangeways Hair Salon, 11-13 Elm Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1SW

Primary Schools' Exhibition & Chalk Festival, at Saint Pierre School, 16 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1LE - Saturday 4 July & Sunday 5 July, 11am-3pm

Secondary Schools' Art Exhibition at Leigh Road Baptist Church, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1NN - Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July, 10am-4pm

"My Invisible Backpack - What's in Yours?" at The Living Room, 191 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1JE - Saturday 4 & Saturday 5 July, 10am-4pm

Walk, Draw, Gather at Unit 6, Leigh Marina Studios, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2ES - Monday 6 July, 10am-12pm

Coffee and Creative Night at The Phabulous Cafe, 189 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1JE - Thursday 9 July, 6pm-8pm

Victorian Ghost Stories at The IronWorks Cafe, Leigh Community Centre, 71-73 Elm Road, SS9 1SP - Saturday 11 July, 2pm-3pm

Come Fishing! At 67 Marine Parade, SS9 2NQ - Sunday 12th July. Bookable slots: Noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Art in the Woods at Belfairs Woodland Centre, Eastwood Road North, SS9 4LR - Saturday 18 July & Sunday 19 July, 10am-3pm

List of Venues

• Venue 1 – Old Leigh Studios Gallery, 61 High St, Old Leigh, SS9 3EP
• Venue 2 – Leigh Marina, High Street, Old Leigh, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2ES
• Venue 3 – Claire Hankey Art Studio, Unit 5 Leigh Marina Studios, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2ES
• Venue 4 – The Fisherman’s Chapel, New Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2EA
• Venue 5 – St Clement’s Church, 17 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1PG
• Venue 6 – 110 Yards, 7 Broadway West, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2BZ
• Venue 7 – True Potential Financial Services, 8 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2DD
• Venue 8 – The Dressmaker, 71 Broadway West, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2BX
• Venue 9 – Gemma’s of Leigh, 95-97 Broadway West, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2BU
• Venue 10 – Observatory Opticians, 33 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2HA
• Venue 11 – Two Tree Gallery, 3 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2HB
• Venue 12 – Castle Collection, Stirling Hall, 11-13 Elm Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1SW
• Venue 13 – The Ironworks, Leigh Community Centre, 71-73 Elm Road, SS9 1SP
• Venue 14 – Café Vino, 50 Elm Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1SN
• Venue 15 – Store Thirty3, 33 Elm Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1SW
• Venue 16 – Piggy West to Market, 5-7 Elm Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1SW
• Venue 17 – Ruby Room, 2-4 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AW
• Venue 18 – Natural Edge, 47 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1PA
• Venue 19 – Home, The Old Bank, 26 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AW
• Venue 20 – Read on Sea, 28 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AW
• Venue 21 – Scott & Stapleton, 42 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AJ
• Venue 22 – The Drop, 69 Broadway West, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1PE
• Venue 23 – Interior Modern, 46 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AG
• Venue 24 – Marmalade, 89 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1PE
• Venue 25 – Pompom, 64 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AE
• Venue 26 – 70 The Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AE
• Venue 27 – Ashley Stone, 107 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1PG
• Venue 28 – North, 78 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AE
• Venue 29 – Tinko Home, 3 Ashleigh Drive, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AD
• Venue 30 – Lemon Witch, 115 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1GP
• Venue 31 – Squeeze Café, 96 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AB
• Venue 32 – Moylans Design, 138 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1AA
• Venue 33 – Leigh Cliff Buildings, Leigh Cliff Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1DJ
• Venue 34 – Phabulous Café, 189 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1JE
• Venue 35 – Leigh Road Baptist Church, Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1NN
• Venue 36 – Winkworth, 218 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1BP
• Venue 37 – Shore Sales & Lettings, 164 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1BT
• Venue 38 – Scent, 96 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1BU
• Venue 39 – Milly’s Deli & Café, 90 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1BU
• Venue 40 – Brush 71, 71 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1JN
• Venue 41 – Clifftown Telephone Museum, 8-1 Capel Terrace, Southend, SS1 1EX

Venue H1 - Home venue - Jen French Mosaics, 18 The Ryde, SS9 4TN

Venue H2 - Home venue - Shed Certified, adjacent to 285/291 Eastwood Road North, SS9 4LT. Access via alleyway, signage and bunting will be out to make us easy to find.

Venue H3 - Home venue - Japonica Studios, 67 Marine Parade, SS9 2NQ