Competitions

LOVE Eastbourne and WIN a fabulous getaway in 2021.

It’s almost time for Santa to dust off his sleigh and deliver Christmas cheer around the world, but what does he do for the rest of the year? We’ll let you into a little secret… he’s been hiding somewhere in Eastbourne and we need you to help us find him by Christmas Eve!

Keep an eye on the Visit Eastbourne Facebook and Twitter pages between 14 – 23 December where we will be posting clues to Santa’s secret Eastbourne hiding place, all you need to do is let us know where you think he has been hiding to enter our competition to WIN a 2 night stay at the East Beach Hotel in Eastbourne with a three course meal for two with wine at Bistrot Pierre and a pair of concert tickets!

East Beach Hotel

Enjoy a two night break at this unique and elegant Victorian property situated in a prime position on the promenade in Eastbourne, with panoramic views and an award-winning patio garden.
Both COVID-Ready and AA Covid-19 Confident, a safe visit is assured at this stylish hotel.

Visit the East Beach Hotel

Bistrot Pierre

Enjoy a three course meal and bottle of wine at Eastbourne's newest seafront restaurant. Panoramic views and stylish surroundings make this restaurant a must visit. Offering affordable, freshly prepared French dishes, this seafront eatery also offers breakfast, a locally caught fish menu and lighter café stop options for passers-by too.

Visit Bistrot Pierre

How to Enter

Simply follow the clues on Facebook or Twitter between 14 - 23 December and tell us where Santa is hiding? Is it:

a. Bandstand

b. Redoubt Fortress

c. Belle Tout

Enter by 23:59 on 23 December using the link below for your chance to win.

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Full terms and conditions are available below.

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Holiday Guide

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Competition Terms and Conditions

Prize promoter is VisitEastbourne.com.
The competition is open to everyone aged 18 years or over except employees of VisitEastbourne and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation (i.e. suppliers).
Proof of age and address may be requested before handing out the prize.
The competition begins at the moment of publishing and ends at 23:59 on 23 December.
There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.
Entries close at 23:59 on 23 December. After this date no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
Prize is subject to date availability and latest UK government guidelines regarding travel and hospitality in the UK. Some facilities may be closed.
The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
Travel expenses are at the winner’s own cost.
Prize must be accepted within 5 days.
Visa, passport validity and other travel requirements are the winner’s responsibilities.
The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other goods and services.
Prize is subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute the prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
Winner will be chosen at random, from all entries received and verified by Promoter.
The winner will be notified via email week commencing 4 January 2021. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 5 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner.
The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.
Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Data will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to VisitEastbourne and not to any other party.
VisitEastbourne‘s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
VisitEastbourne shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
VisitEastbourne also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
Prize includes:

Two night stay at the East Beach Hotel in a double room for two people with breakfast included. Must be redeemed by 20 December 2021 and is not valid during the following periods: All UK Bank Holidays, Easter, Eastbourne LTA Tennis events and Airbourne. Stay is subject to availability and the winner’s stay must be confirmed in writing by 31 January 2021.
A 3 course meal at Bistrot Pierre with a bottle of House Cuvée wine or Veuve Devienne Sparking Wine for two adults. Seasonal specials are not included. Prize cannot be redeemed on Christmas Day 2020, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter Sunday or Father’s Day 2021. The prize must be redeemed in Bistrot Pierre Eastbourne by Monday 30th November 2021. The prize winner must pre-book their table and state that they have a voucher at the time of booking. The prize is as stated, is not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. Manager's discretion applies.

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