Car Parking

Here's some handy information on parking the car if you're driving down to Airbourne.

Please help us to reduce our carbon footprint and use public transport if you can.

Our aim is to encourage the use of public transport, but if it simply cannot be avoided, here's some information you might need to know.

The following information is correct at the time of publication. Eastbourne Borough Council cannot be held responsible for any changes in prices, opening times or information contained on this page.

Book your parking in advance and join the express lane to avoid the queues, PLUS you'll also save £5 per car compared to on-the-day entry prices.

Pre-bookable parking is now available for:

• Five Acres Field, Lottbridge Drive (Park & Bus car park) £21 (bus fare separate) - book now
• King Edward's Parade (Premium Parking - only 100 spaces) £40 - book now
• Beachy Head Park & View (Main Car Park - Dencher) £21 - book now

Please note booking fees apply.

Not sure which day to come? You can switch your arrival day up until 9am on the day of your booking (subject to availability).

Car park fee includes a copy of the Official Airbourne Souvenir programme and pin badge (RRP £10) provided on arrival (subject to availability).

All car parking revenue helps to fund the flying displays at the airshow - please give generously to support the future of the show.

Please note: Height restrictions may apply at some car parks.

Convenient seafront parking - just 100 spaces available at the western end of Seafront.  King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne BN20 7JS (opposite Staveley Road).

Opening Times & Prices

Thurs 10:00 - 18:00

Fri - Sun 10:00 - 18:30

Price: £40 in advance; £45 on the day (includes souvenir programme and pin badge RRP £10 subject to availability).  Booking fee applicable.  We strongly advise booking in advance due to selling out previously.

This car park accepts card payment only and is unable to accept cash payments.

Please note - this car park is not suitable for motorhomes or overnight parking.

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There will be a Park & Bus scheme in operation at Five Acres Field, Lottbridge Drove, BN22 7SG - follow direction signage from A22, A259 (east) and A27 (west) with buses running to and from the beginning of the airshow site at Cavendish Place.

Opening Times & Prices

Thurs - Fri 09:00 - 19:00

Sat 09:00 - 19:30

Sun 09:00 - 22:30

Car park locked overnight

Parking Fee
£21 in advance (includes souvenir programme and free pin badge RRP £10 subject to availability).  £26 on the day.  Booking fee applicable.  

Bus Fare
£5 Adult  //  £2.50 Child  //  £12.00 Family ticket (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children).

Stagecoach will accept cash or card payment for the bus fare.

First bus departing at 10:00am, every 20 minutes until 19:30pm (except Sunday late service for the fireworks until 21:40 last bus).

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For somewhere a bit different and unique, head to the Park n' View car parks at Beachy Head (near the pub), with views of some of the bigger flying displays as they take place over Eastbourne seafront**. Toilets and refreshments available.

Join us at Beachy Head where you can pick your spot to watch the flying displays. Beachy Head Main Car Park (Dew Pond) will be in operation over the four days, supported by three nearby overflow car parks. Please note that viewing from the car park is compromised. The majority of visitors accessing the car parks will exit their vehicle and cross the road to secure their own viewing spot on the brow of the hill, with views across Eastbourne, to secure their view of the flying displays.

** Please note all displays will take place on the display line between the Western Lawns and the Pier. There are no flying displays at Beachy Head.

Opening Times & Prices

Thurs 10:00 - 18:00

Fri - Sun 10:00 - 18:30

We advise arriving early to avoid the traffic queues.  Car parks locked overnight

£21 in advance; £26 on the day (includes souvenir programme and pin badge RRP £10 subject to availability).  Daily charge levied for parking as part of the event traffic management for the area.  Booking fee applicable.

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There is one designated Disabled Parking area, available on a first come first served basis. Devonshire Place (between its junction with Grand Parade B2103 and its junction with Memorial Roundabout (BN21 4AJ) 8am - 6.30pm.

The off seafront NCP Pay and Display Car Park also has bays for disabled drivers - Trinity Place, BN21 3BZ.

Within the controlled parking zones in Eastbourne, motorcycles can park on-street free of charge in any:

• permit holder bay
• shared use bay
• paid parking bay (previously known as pay and display)
• time limited bay, up to the maximum stay
• designated motorcycle bay

Motorcycles should be parked at right angles to the kerb, any not parked in this way may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice.

Eastbourne offers a number of electric vehicle charging points.  Please note that Devonshire Park Car Park is closed during the airshow and charging points will not be available to visitors.

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Free cycle parks are available at Wilmington Square and Howard Square.

Please keep in mind that some Road Closures are in place during Airbourne. 

Coach pick-up/drop-off point: Pier Head
During the airshow a free permit is required to drop off and pick up passengers.  You can apply by downloading the application below in PDF format.
Download Form

For coach parking telephone Stagecoach on 01323 418063 or email Eastbourne Coach Park

Other facilities include: Vehicle washes, toilet drop facilities, free travel into town & hard standing.

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