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May 2023
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New Exhibition Opens at The Beachy Head Story24-05-2023
Visitors to Eastbourne’s Beachy Head Story will have an opportunity to explore tales of buried treasure, dragons guarding golden hoards, gold…
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Tickets On Sale for October Beer Festival in Eastbourne23-05-2023
Eastbourne Beer Festival tickets are now on sale for the October real ale and live music event at the iconic Winter Garden.
Returning from…
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Eastbourne Residents Encouraged to Take Part in The Big Dig this Summer17-05-2023
Residents are being invited to take part in The Big Dig taking place across Eastbourne this summer, in a bid to reveal more about the town’s…
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Golfing Legend Celebrates Eastbourne Downs Golf Course 50th Anniversary15-05-2023
Golfing Legend Celebrates Eastbourne Downs Golf Course 50th Anniversary
Scottish golfing legend and former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher OBE…
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Cheers to the Beers as Festival Countdown Begins11-05-2023
Take a mouth-watering pint of Firecracker ESB, Lemon Dream or Scaramanga, mix with live music and great company and you have the perfect ingredients…
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Eastbourne Airshow Releases Grandstand Seating for Fans11-05-2023
Airshow fans will be able to elevate their view of all the aerobatic action in the skies with tiered grandstand seating now on sale at Eastbourne…
April 2023
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Magnificent Motors Reveals Star Car Line Up20-04-2023
James Bond style cars, ex-American police vehicles, a Mini restored on the television programme Car SOS and show winning scooters will all be taking…
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Tribute Shows Return to Eastbourne Bandstand18-04-2023
Eastbourne Bandstand reopens this month with a packed programme of popular tribute shows and concerts for the spring and summer.
Concerts have…
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Eastbourne Bandstand to Reopen with Free Sunday Concert13-04-2023
Eastbourne Bandstand will host live concerts once again from Sunday 23 April, starting with a free Eastbourne Silver Band concert, after completing…
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Three Good Causes Shortlisted for Airbourne People’s Charity13-04-2023
Three local charities have been shortlisted for The People’s Charity at Airbourne this summer, with the public being asked to vote for their…
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New Funding Pot Announced for Tourism Initiatives in Eastbourne05-04-2023
Businesses can apply now for grants to support local tourism initiatives, in a new fund launched by VisitEastbourne.
The VisitEastbourne Tourism…
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Sovereign Centre Launches Brand New Aqua Challenge for Easter03-04-2023
The Sovereign Centre in Eastbourne is launching a brand new Aqua Challenge inflatable assault course in time for the Easter holidays.
The new…
March 2023
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Airbourne 2023 Programmes Now Available to Pre-order29-03-2023
Airbourne 2023 Programmes Now Available to Pre-order
29th March 2023
Airbourne fans can now pre-order souvenir programmes for the August airshow…
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Raise a Glass as Tickets for Beer and Cider Festival are Released 23-03-2023
Tickets are now on sale for the popular mouth-watering Beer & Cider by the Sea festival on Eastbourne seafront in May.
The event takes place…
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Red Arrows to Return with Four Day Festival of Flying at Eastbourne Airshow20-03-2023
The world-famous Red Arrows will return to the skies at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow this summer with a crowd-pleasing four-day…
February 2023
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Artists-in-Residence Display Work Inspired by Beachy Head at New Exhibition 23-02-2023
An exciting new exhibition featuring works of art inspired by the coastline around Beachy Head and created by artists-in-residence, begins this…
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Support Airbourne 2023 with membership packages22-02-2023
With Airbourne Eastbourne International Airshow returning this summer, visitors are being asked to show their support and help keep the free to…
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Creative Writing Workshops Provide Inspiration at The Beachy Head Story 11-02-2023
Seasonal creative writing courses continue at Eastbourne’s Beachy Head Story exhibition this winter and spring.
On Monday 13 February, the…
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Airbourne People’s Charity Opens for Nominations11-02-2023
Nominations have now opened for one local charity to benefit from money raised at this year’s Airbourne 2023.
The free international airshow…
January 2023
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Enter Now for Eastbourne Soapbox Race 2023 30-01-2023
After a ‘wheely’ great 2022 contest, race entries are open and sponsorship packages up for grabs for this year’s Eastbourne Soapbox…
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Holiday Guide Launched to Showcase Eastbourne as Must Visit Destination25-01-2023
The official 2023 Eastbourne Holiday Guide has been launched to put the town on the must-see destination list for visitors.
The 60-page glossy…
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Spectacular Stargazing Events This Winter09-01-2023
Stargazers are in for a treat at the first stargazing event of 2023.
Organised by Eastbourne Astronomical Society and Heritage Eastbourne, the…
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Eastbourne’s Packed Programme of Exciting Events Lined Up for 202309-01-2023
From festivals and tennis tournaments to marathons and markets, a packed schedule of events taking place in Eastbourne this year has been unveiled…
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New Exhibition and Artists-in-Residence at Beachy Head Story 09-01-2023
Works of art inspired by the coastline around Beachy Head will be created by artists-in-residence and displayed in an exhibition this spring.
The…
December 2022
Christmas Day Concert on Eastbourne Seafront15-12-2022
The hugely popular Christmas Day Concert returns to Eastbourne seafront this festive period.
It will be held at the Wish Tower Slopes between 10…
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Eastbourne Golf Course to Host European Qualifying Events07-12-2022
Eastbourne Downs Golf Course will host qualifying rounds for a prestigious European golf competition next year.
The venue, owned and operated by…
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Christmas Craft Fair at The Beachy Head Story 06-12-2022
A Christmas Craft Fair is taking place at The Beachy Head Story this weekend for people to pick up festive crafts, perfect presents and enjoy live…
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Entries Open for Star Cars at Magnificent Motors 06-12-2022
Entries have opened for star cars and vintage wheels to join the return of Magnificent Motors next April 29 – 30.
The annual motoring…
November 2022
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Bandstand on Tour Gets Festive this December30-11-2022
The Zoots and Sweden The ABBA Tribute, will be bringing some festive fun to the Bandstand on Tour this December, at Eastbourne’s Winter Garden…
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Top Tributes Return to Eastbourne Bandstand in 202330-11-2022
Top tribute acts, concert bands, proms and fireworks are set to return to Eastbourne Bandstand in 2023, with tickets on sale from 1 December.
The…
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Ice Rink Undergoes Big Freeze in Time for Launch30-11-2022
The Eastbourne Lightning Fibre Ice Rink has been flooded with water over the weekend, as Eastbourne’s number one Christmas attraction undergoes…
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Christmas is coming to Eastbourne!18-11-2022
The countdown to Christmas is officially on! The coming weeks will see Eastbourne Town Centre transform into a hive of festive activity comprising…
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Eyes to the Skies for Winter Stargazing Events 16-11-2022
There’s a chance to explore the skies above Eastbourne as the popular Stargazing events return this winter.
Organised by Eastbourne…
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North Pole Post Box Installed in Eastbourne for Letters to Santa 16-11-2022
Festive fun comes to Eastbourne in the run up to Christmas as a special North Pole letter box is being installed so children can deliver their…
October 2022
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Remembrance Day events in Eastbourne26-10-2022
Eastbourne will once again remember all those who have lost their lives in wartime conflict as part of its annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday 13…
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Airbourne Will Return in 202323-10-2022
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow will return in 2023, after getting the green light from Eastbourne Borough Council and Airbourne Project…
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New Exhibition Shines Light on Eastbourne Landmarks18-10-2022
Buildings and institutions that guard Eastbourne’s coastline come under the spotlight at a new exhibition that has opened.
Guiding Lights…
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Marathon Returns to Beachy Head With New Ultra Challenge12-10-2022
Marathon runners from across the UK will be arriving at Beachy Head this 22 and 23 October, with many taking on their biggest challenge yet.
With…
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Christmas Party Nights Bring Festive Cheer to the Winter Garden12-10-2022
Christmas Party Nights will be bringing festive cheer back to the Winter Garden this December, with live tribute acts playing the greatest hits of…
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Fright-fully Good Times Ahead at the Stage Door This Halloween 07-10-2022
Hauntingly good treats are in store at Eastbourne’s Stage Door Pub at Halloween next month.
The venue in Compton Street will be hosting a…
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Seafront Soapbox Gears Up for Return After Weekend Success 07-10-2022
Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox Race returned for its second year to the delight of more than 10,000 spectators at the weekend, bringing Wacky Races…
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Get Ready to Raise a Glass at Eastbourne Beer Festival07-10-2022
Eastbourne Beer Festival returns to the Winter Garden next week with a tantalising selection of brews, all available to view now in the Tasting Notes…
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‘Magical’ Events at Devonshire Quarter Conference Venue07-10-2022
What do Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, the Brotherhood of Magicians and Women’s Institute have in common?
The answer is…
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Bandstand on Tour Continues into Winter and Spring07-10-2022
Music lovers are in for a treat this winter and next spring with the line-up of tribute acts announced as part of the Bandstand on Tour.
The…
September 2022
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Eastbourne’s Lightning Fibre Ice Rink Set for Big Return this Christmas23-09-2022
Eastbourne’s Lightning Fibre Ice Rink will make a magical return to the town centre this December, bigger and better than before…
August 2022
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Tickets available for Eastbourne Walking Festival30-08-2022
Eastbourne Walking Festival gets underway in September and tickets are still available for a number of walks.
The 10 day long festival –…
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Go Behind the Scenes of Eastbourne Venues at Heritage Open Days30-08-2022
Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes of an Eastbourne theatre? Or look inside a dovecote dating back hundreds of years? Maybe you want to…
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Airbourne Returns With Bumper Crowds25-08-2022
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow returned last week with one of its biggest crowds ever, as hundreds of thousands of visitors flocked to…
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80’s DeLorean Joins the Starting Line-Up for Seafront Soapbox Race25-08-2022
With the second Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox Race just weeks away, participants are putting the finishing touches to their crazy contraptions,…
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Final Countdown for Airbourne 202211-08-2022
It’s the final countdown for Eastbourne’s free airshow extravaganza taking place next week from 18 – 21 August.
From the RAF Red…