# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wassailing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us on Sunday 18th January 2026 at the Historic St Laurence Orchard for our annual celebration of nature and community, where we sing songs and awaken the trees ready for Spring!

What is Wassailing?
A wassail is a blessing which means ‘Be of good health’ derived from the Anglo-Saxon ‘Waes Hael’. An Apple Orchard Wassailing is a blessing for the New Year to scare away any evil spirits that would harm the trees and prevent them from bearing a full crop the next year.

A crowd assembles as much banging of pots, loud singing, dancing and playing musical instruments help to make the ceremony more meaningful and spectacular. Then everyone may share a toast to the trees. Toasted bread is then tied to the trees to tempt the birds back into the orchard to help fertilise the trees once again.

Where to find St Laurence Orchard
Address: St Laurence Orchard, Eastwoodbury Ln, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6UY
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/wassailing/200029353138714
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 185

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Southend-on-sea
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Laurence Orchard Eastwood
- **lat**: 51.564984616762
- **long**: 0.68753646031086
- **full address**: St Laurence Orchard Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wassailing being held?
  - **A:** Wassailing takes place on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at St Laurence Orchard Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wassailing?
  - **A:** Wassailing is organized by Trust Links Charity.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wassailing is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southend-on-sea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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