Olympic Events in Eastbourne
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Eastbourne celebrated the momentous occasion to cheer on the Olympic Torch on 17 July as it passed through the streets of Eastbourne. After the tourch had passed scores of residents and tourists alike marched to party in Princes Park.
There's even more celebrations from 27 July - 12 August as Eastbourne opens up its Olympic Live Site in Princes Park, with giant TV screen of live events from the Olympic park every day, plus fun activities and fireworks.
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Daybreak Live in Eastbourne
Eastbourne was beamed live into millions of homes on Tuesday 17 July as ITV1 Daybreak came to Eastbourne beach to celebrate holidaying in the UK this summer!
Broadcasting live from 6.30am with presenter Gethin Jones, local schools, families and holiday-makers were encouraged to head down to the beach at breakfast time and feature in the live broadcast across the nation.
Visit Eastbourne would like to thank Daybreaks involvement with the Torch in Eastbourne!
Olympic Live Site
The party returned to Princes Park on Friday 27 July when the only Community Live Site in Sussex kicked off 17 days of live Olympic TV coverage starting with an opening ceremony party from 6pm. The evening started with a live roadshow featuring fun and games followed by live coverage of the Olympic opening ceremony on a big screen until midnight.
Princes Park: 27 July to 12 August
- Party starts 6.00 p.m. with Live Bands and Just Unique Roadshow
- Olympic Opening Ceremony Big Screen from 9.00 p.m.
- Licensed Bar
- Refreshments
- Funfair Rides
- Live Site Big Screen open daily 10.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
- Hubby's Hub - office space with power and wifi - avoid the commute work in our Park Office.
Coinciding with the final day of Airbourne, live coverage of the Olympic closing ceremony on Sunday 12 August, featuring parachutists and ending in spectacular fireworks!
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Seafront Car Parks
Parking will be available at Five Acre Field, usual charges at other seafront car parks still apply.
Live Site Schedule
Sat 4th from 4pm
4pm Cycling from Velodrome6.50pm Athletics
7.30pm Women's Discus final
7.55pm Men's Long Jump final
9.15pm Mens 10,000 m final
9.55pm Womens 100m final
Sun 5th from 4pm
4pm Tennis and Cycling6.05pm Cycling
7.35pm Women's Triple Jump Final
7.45pm Men's 100m Semis
8 .15pm Men's 1500m semis
8.20pm Men's Hammer Final
8.40pm Men's 400m Semis
9.10pm Women's 400m final
9.25pm Men's 300m steeple chase final
9.50pm Men's 100 m final
Sat 11th from 4pm
Details Coming SoonSun 12th from 4pm
4pm Women's Modern Penthalon6.45pm Look back at Highlights of the last 16 days
7pm Flying Tigers Parchute Display ( Eastbourne)
9pm Closing Ceremony
10pm Fireworks Display ( Eastbourne)
Fly-By Closing Ceremony
View the route map at the London 2012 Torch Relay site, simply input your postcode to view the route nearest you.
Download the London 2012 'How To' guide to make a flame shaker, crown, visor, flaming head dress and maracas.
Get schools resources and classroom ideas including five minute fillers, handy films, lesson plans and become flame followers.
Available for schools and local organisations. Email us for a celebration pack (limited numbers) featuring flags, bunting and banners.
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