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May 2022
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Airbourne Western Lawns Display to Showcase Future of Sustainable Air Travel 23-05-2022
The world’s first fully certified electric aircraft is coming to Eastbourne’s International Airshow, where it will be displayed on the…
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Airbourne Offers Headline Sponsor Opportunity 11-05-2022
An opportunity to be the headline sponsor at Eastbourne’s international airshow - Airbourne 2022 is available.
While many businesses and…
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New Exhibition Opens at The Beachy Head Story04-05-2022
Beachy Head - with its stunning landscape and views, the rolling Downs, cliffs, and iconic landscape - has been a popular holiday destination for…
April 2022
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Devonshire Quarter Strikes Gold and Silver at Tourism Awards27-04-2022
The Devonshire Quarter struck gold at the Beautiful South Awards last night after collecting the top award for Eastbourne Visitor Centre - followed…
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Stars’ Cars Line Up for Magnificent Motors 26-04-2022
What do a 1982 Capri driven by EastEnders star Shane Ritchie, a bullet ridden 1925 and restored Model T Ford and a 1937 Citroen Traction Avante…
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Tennis club returns to play at Devonshire Park12-04-2022
An agreement has been reached between Eastbourne Borough Council and Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club for members to play at Devonshire Park after a…
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Big Wheel returns to Eastbourne seafront 06-04-2022
The Big Wheel has returned to Eastbourne seafront – and this year it’s bigger and better.
The Eastbourne Eye attraction took eight…
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Save Airbourne Fundraising Event is a Flying Success06-04-2022
Monday 28 March saw the ‘Save Airbourne’ fundraising launch event at Devonshire Quarter, giving airshow fans and businesses the chance to…
March 2022
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Visitors invited to get in the frame at Eastbourne beauty spots30-03-2022
Two new natural willow frames have been created and installed at two Eastbourne landmarks for visitors to take photographs of their favourite…
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New 3D Eastbourne Heritage Trail Launched30-03-2022
A brand-new 3D virtual trail has been launched for people to discover fascinating archaeological finds in Eastbourne.
The Story of Eastbourne…
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Entries Open for Eastbourne Soapbox Race 202222-03-2022
Entries are now open for the Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox Race with participants being encouraged to book early.
After a successful inaugural year…
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Red Arrows to Return to Eastbourne Airshow – On All Four Days21-03-2022
The world-famous Red Arrows will be taking to the skies above Eastbourne this summer as the RAF display team has confirmed it will perform on all…
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Airshow Launches Operation ‘Save Airbourne’ at the Devonshire Quarter16-03-2022
Airbourne fans and local businesses can pledge their support and discover more about Airbourne 2022 at a special event this month.
On Monday 28…
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VisitEastbourne Launches UK’s First Destination Gift Voucher Platform10-03-2022
A new gift voucher scheme offering a range of experiences, places to stay and activities to do in Eastbourne has been launched in time for…
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Airbourne Launches Exclusive Supporters Club and Skyline Seating to Boost Funding03-03-2022
Airbourne fans can from today upgrade their visit to Eastbourne Airshow and enjoy an extra special day at the show from 18 - 21 August, knowing they…
February 2022
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Devonshire Quarter Facilities Named as Finalists in the Beautiful South Awards15-02-2022
Two of the facilities within the Devonshire Quarter, the Visitor Services Centre and the DQ Terrace Bar and Café, have been selected as…
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Children to Create Magical Lantern Installations10-02-2022
Children will be able to create their own magical lanterns this half term, with free lantern making workshops at the Eastbourne Jubilee Lantern…
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New Book Inspired by History of Eastbourne is Published08-02-2022
A book of stories inspired by the history and archaeology of Eastbourne has been published and will launch at the Spring Rise Festival next week…
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Cheers! Tickets to Beer Festivals Go On Sale03-02-2022
Beer enthusiasts will be raising a glass this week as tickets for Eastbourne’s two popular festivals are released.
Tickets for both the Beer…
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Packed programme of events ensure Eastbourne is THE place to be in 202202-02-2022
From carnivals to concerts, tennis tournaments to triathlons, festivals to fun days and an air show to astronomical stargazing, Eastbourne is THE…
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Eyes to the Skies for Stargazing Event at Beachy Head02-02-2022
Stargazers will be able to explore the night sky with a family friendly event at Beachy Head this month.
The event on Saturday 26 February is…
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Line up of Live Music at Eastbourne Seafront Venue02-02-2022
Musicians will be taking to the stage as live music returns to The Pavilion on Eastbourne seafront this month.
The venue in the Redoubt area has…
January 2022
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Eastbourne Prepares to Light Up Half Term27-01-2022
Eastbourne will be lighting up this half term with a colourful winter lantern festival, in a brand new free event for families this February…
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Eastbourne’s Official 2022 Holiday Guide is Available to Order Now27-01-2022
The official guide for trips to the Sunshine Coast, Visit Eastbourne’s brand new Holiday Guide has been released for 2022. Featuring top tips,…
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Beachy Head Celebrates the Arrival of Spring with Free Festival27-01-2022
Beachy Head will celebrate the changing of the seasons with a new Spring festival this February.
The Spring Rise Festival from 14 – 20…
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Eastbourne and District Samaritans Revealed as the People’s Charity for Airbourne 202226-01-2022
Following on from the exciting announcement that Airbourne is set to make a much anticipated return in 2022, organisers have now revealed Eastbourne…
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Free Event to Mark Holocaust Memorial Day20-01-2022
A free event is taking place at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre to mark Holocaust Memorial Day this month.
Thursday January 27 is the…
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Ready, Get Set and Go for Magnificent Motors19-01-2022
Free entry tickets for this year’s Magnificent Motors are available from this week with the event gearing up to be a fun-fuelled vehicle…
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Secure Early Bird Entries to the Beachy Head Marathon PLUS Addition of a Brand New Race for 202212-01-2022
Entries for October’s Beachy Head Marathon will go on sale from 7:30am this Friday, 14 January, with keen runners able to take advantage of…
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New Photographic Exhibition Opens at Beachy Head Story12-01-2022
A new exhibition entitled 'Through the Aperture: The View from Here’ will open at The Beachy Head Story this week.
The photographic…
December 2021
Bandstand Christmas Concerts Take a Break16-12-2021
Eastbourne Bandstand’s Christmas concerts will take a break this year due to the continuing pandemic.
The free concerts regularly attract…
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Get into the Spirit of Christmas with Music at The Pavilion13-12-2021
The Pavilion on Eastbourne seafront will be hosting music nights in the run-up to Christmas and also on Boxing Day.
The café and bar has…
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Share the Love for Eastbourne with Giant I♥EBN Installation13-12-2021
Visitors and residents are being encouraged to share their love of Eastbourne across the country and beyond, as a giant I♥EBN installation is…
November 2021
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Devonshire Quarter Lights Up the Festive Season with Free Music & Light Show26-11-2021
The Devonshire Quarter will be lighting up the festive season with a brand new sound and light show, celebrating Christmas in Eastbourne.
The…
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Explore the Night Sky with Family Events in Eastbourne24-11-2021
Stargazers will be able to discover the spectacles of the night sky at a series of events taking place at Beachy Head during the winter months…
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Santa’s Letters for Children Returns as Special North Pole Post Box is Installed23-11-2021
Christmas is coming and this year children in Eastbourne can deliver their letters to Santa for free at the town’s Visitor Centre - and they…
October 2021
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Service of Remembrance takes place in Eastbourne to mark Armistice Day28-10-2021
Eastbourne will remember all those who have lost their lives in wartime conflict as part of its annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday 14 November,…
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Soapbox to return to Eastbourne seafront in 202226-10-2021
The Seafront Soapbox Race is set to return to Eastbourne next year.
Following on from the hugely successful inaugural competition in September…
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Pop-up Bookshop to Open at Eastbourne’s Welcome Building21-10-2021
A new pop-up bookshop, The Bookshop at DQ, will open soon in the Eastbourne Visitor Centre.
The bookshop is a new chapter in a collaboration…
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Live Music and Real Ale Return to the Winter Garden 21-10-2021
The final line-up of beers, ciders and perries – alongside a soundtrack of glam rock, 80s classics and rock and pop – has been revealed…
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Conference Eastbourne Team Promote Devonshire Quarter Venues at Events Exhibition21-10-2021
Showcasing the Devonshire Quarter facilities and Eastbourne as a venue for conferences and meetings is at the top of the agenda for the Conference…
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Eastbourne Bandstand goes on tour from November21-10-2021
Eastbourne Bandstand is going on tour from November with the packed programme of events moving to a new venue.
The Welcome Building – in the…
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Events Booking Up Fast for Half Term Afterlight Festival at Beachy Head20-10-2021
Afterlight, a brand new festival taking place at Beachy Head from 23 – 31 October is proving to be a sell out success!
Hosted by…
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Airbourne Scheduled To Return in 2022 For One Year Only18-10-2021
Eastbourne Airshow is returning in 2022 for one year only, with organisers calling on businesses and airshow fans to donate or upgrade their visit,…
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Spectators Can Show Support for Runners at Beachy Head Marathon, Half and 10K 06-10-2021
Spectators are being encouraged to show their support for the thousands of runners who will be powering their way through the Beachy Head Marathon,…
September 2021
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Events Resume at Eastbourne’s Stage Door Pub 30-09-2021
A full line-up of events has resumed at Eastbourne’s Stage Door Pub.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions, many of the…
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Man Thanks Eastbourne Lifeguards Who Saved His Life30-09-2021
A man whose life was saved by Eastbourne lifeguards using a defibrillator has met and thanked those who helped him.
Gilberto Rodrigues dos Santos,…
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Medieval Well and Pottery Discovered During Langney Excavation28-09-2021
A medieval well still filled with water and a Victorian bottle containing ink to blacken grates and even shoes were just some of the finds uncovered…
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Beachy Head Signals the Autumn with New Twilight Festival16-09-2021
Beachy Head will signal the changing of the seasons with a new festival this October half term featuring stories of folklore, twilight nature…
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Ready, Steady, Go for Eastbourne’s First Seafront Soapbox Race 16-09-2021
Competitors and spectators are gearing up for the very first Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox Race on Sunday 26 September.
This much anticipated…