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February 2024
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New Exhibition at The Beachy Head Story Celebrates the Creative Side of the South Downs07-02-2024
A new exhibition exploring creativity on the downland opens at The Beachy Head Story this weekend, with activities for all the family taking place…
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Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Comes to Town06-02-2024
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Elmer the Patchwork Elephant will be coming to Eastbourne in 2024 for a celebratory anniversary visit – and…
January 2024
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Live Bands Confirmed for Beer & Cider by the Sea30-01-2024
Two hugely popular bands have been confirmed for the evening sessions of Beer & Cider by the Sea in Eastbourne this year.
The three-day…
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Eyes to the Skies for First Stargazing Event of 202425-01-2024
The first Beachy Head public stargazing event of 2024 takes place this month – with Jupiter, Orion and The Pleiades due to make an appearance…
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Individual Entries Open for Magnificent Motors 202417-01-2024
Owners of vintage and classic cars and other vehicles can now enter to display at the 2024 Magnificent Motors event in Eastbourne.
The motoring…
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New Eastbourne Holiday Guide Launched at European Travel Show17-01-2024
The official 2024 Eastbourne Holiday Guide has been launched in Europe, putting the town on the must-see destination list for British and overseas…
December 2023
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Eastbourne Recognised in Dog Friendly Awards14-12-2023
Eastbourne has gained a bronze award in the national Dog Friendly Awards 2023.
The awards ceremony was held at the Kennel Club’s…
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Eastbourne Airbourne Voted UK’s Best Free Airshow13-12-2023
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow has been voted the UK’s Best Free Airshow for a fourth time by followers of Airscene - one of the…
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Groups Receive Donations from Beachy Head Marathon13-12-2023
A range of local organisations, charities and good causes have each benefitted from a donation from Eastbourne Borough Council as a thank you for…
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Club Entries Open for Magnificent Motors 202412-12-2023
Classic and vintage car clubs can now enter to display their vehicles at the 2024 Magnificent Motors in Eastbourne.
The motoring spectacular…
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Festive Family Fun at The Beachy Head Story06-12-2023
The festive season is in full swing at The Beachy Head Story with a pop-up Christmas exhibition, creative workshops and children’s activities…
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Taylor Swift and Harry Styles Tribute Shows to Join Eastbourne Bandstand 2024 Line Up05-12-2023
What do Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Coldplay, Harry Styles, The Rolling Stones and Queen all have in common? The answer is that their music will all…
November 2023
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Tickets Go On Sale for Two Eastbourne Beer Festivals in 202430-11-2023
It’s time to raise a glass as tickets for Eastbourne’s Beer and Cider by the Sea and Eastbourne Beer Festival go on sale this week…
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Win Prizes by Supporting Eastbourne’s Independent Traders in Run-up to Christmas30-11-2023
Shoppers can enjoy a warm festive glow by supporting Eastbourne’s independent shops in the countdown to Christmas – and be in with a…
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Eastbourne Hotel Launches Campaign as South-East’s Leading ‘Christmas Hotel’23-11-2023
An Eastbourne seafront hotel has been announced as the latest recipient of tourism funding as it launches a campaign showcasing it as the…
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Airbourne Awards Donations to Local Charities23-11-2023
More than £8,000 has been presented to three local charities following the success of bucket collections and donations at this year’s…
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Main Arena Tickets Snapped Up for Christmas and New Year Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand23-11-2023
Free tickets for the Main Arena at Eastbourne’s Bandstand festive concerts this year have all been snapped up – but revellers can still…
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Festive Fun and Seasonal Cheer as Eastbourne Gets Set for Christmas23-11-2023
Eastbourne is THE place to be for holiday cheer and festive fun this year with a spectacular programme of events and activities for all the family…
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Festive Fun on the Menu at Winter Garden Christmas Party Night14-11-2023
There will be plenty of festive cheer and fun at Eastbourne Winter Garden in December at this year’s Christmas Party Night.
The Grade II…
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Eastbourne Announced as Finalist in National Dog Friendly Awards07-11-2023
Eastbourne has been shortlisted as a finalist in the national Dog Friendly Awards competition 2023.
The awards ceremony, organised by DogFriendly…
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Free November Stargazing Event at Beachy Head06-11-2023
The latest in a packed programme of free stargazing events for all the family will take place later this month.
Held on Saturday 18 November from…
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Bandstand to Host Festive Concerts with Free Tickets06-11-2023
Festive concerts will return to Eastbourne Bandstand this Christmas and New Year for the first time since 2019, with free tickets available to book…
October 2023
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Airbourne Will Return for 30th Anniversary Year30-10-2023
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow will return in 2024 to mark its 30th anniversary year.
Eastbourne Borough Council has given the green…
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Super Early Bird Entries On Sale Now for Beachy Head Marathon25-10-2023
Keen runners of all abilities can take advantage of Super Early Bird pricing with discounted entries to the Beachy Head Marathon, Half Marathon,…
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New Eastbourne Dog Friendly Guide Launched 25-10-2023
A new pocket guide showcasing Eastbourne as a dog-friendly destination has been unveiled.
The 56-page guide, available in print and online,…
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Eastbourne Pauses for Remembrance This November24-10-2023
Those who lost their lives in wartime conflicts will be remembered alongside service personnel who continue to serve, at Remembrance events in…
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Fayre for Four-Legged Friends Takes Place at Eastbourne Hotel18-10-2023
Man’s best friends and their owners are all invited to the first ever Chatsworth Dog Fayre taking place in Eastbourne in November.
The…
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Beachy Head Marathon Will Be One Runner’s 150th Marathon18-10-2023
When thousands of runners line up at the start line for this weekend’s Beachy Head Marathon, among them will be one woman running her 150th…
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Fright-ful Fun & Fireworks at Bandstand to Close the Season on a High16-10-2023
Eastbourne Bandstand will host a Halloween Party with fireworks and 2023’s final tribute show of the season at the end of October.
The…
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Eyes to the Skies as Free Stargazing Events Return for Autumn and Winter12-10-2023
A programme of free stargazing events for all the family has been announced for the autumn and winter seasons.
Eastbourne Astronomical Society…
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Spook-tacular Goings-on in Eastbourne for Halloween12-10-2023
There’s some fright-fully good fun in store at Halloween events in Eastbourne this autumn.
The spooky season kicks off over the half term…
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Countdown to Beachy Head Marathon Challenges10-10-2023
Thousands of runners are getting ready to put their best feet forward for the annual Beachy Head Marathon and other challenges later this month…
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Beach Lifeguards Season Comes to a Close09-10-2023
Eastbourne’s beach lifeguards completed another busy summer season on 30 September, responding to a number of rescues and first aid incidents…
September 2023
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Bumper Beer List Announced for October Beer Festival28-09-2023
A selection of more than 140 different beers and ciders will be on offer at this year’s Eastbourne Beer Festival from 5 – 7 October, in a…
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Scheme to Help People with Disabilities Enjoy Airbourne Hailed a Huge Success20-09-2023
A scheme introduced this year to help young people with disabilities access and enjoy Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow has been hailed a…
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Racing Team Adapts Recycled Aircraft Materials in Eastbourne Soapbox Bid19-09-2023
A racing team using recycled aircraft materials are bidding for the top spot at Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox Race this weekend on Sunday 24 September…
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Get Set to Raise a Glass as October Beer Festival Returns13-09-2023
Next month sees the return of the Eastbourne Beer Festival to the town’s Winter Garden with the live music line-up now revealed.
Featuring…
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Competitors Gear up for Eastbourne Soapbox Race 202311-09-2023
Competitors are gearing up for this year’s Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox Race on Sunday 24 September, with entries due to close this coming…
August 2023
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Get Creative on the Downs with Changing Chalk30-08-2023
The Downs at Butts Brow will come under the spotlight in September as members of the public have the chance to get creative and discover more about…
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Eastbourne Walking Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary With 49 Walks30-08-2023
It’s time to get those walking boots out and put your best foot forward as the Eastbourne Walking Festival returns for its 10th year.
The…
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Go Behind the Scenes of Eastbourne Landmarks at Heritage Open Days 29-08-2023
Explore the ruins of a Benedictine Priory, unravel the stories of heroes, police officers and politicians buried in Eastbourne, and discover the…
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Airbourne Returns With a Bumper Weekend of Crowds and Epic Displays22-08-2023
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow enjoyed busy crowds over the weekend as hundreds of thousands of visitors flocked to the seafront for…
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Countdown to Lift Off for Airbourne 10-08-2023
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow takes to the skies above the town next week with a four-day extravaganza of flying displays.
Hundreds…
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New Food Festival to Provide a Taste of Victoria Place10-08-2023
A new food festival will be on the menu at Victoria Place this month, in a project funded by the VisitEastbourne Tourism Development Fund.
A Taste…
July 2023
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Fantastic Firework Extravaganza Will Bring Finale to Eastbourne Airshow19-07-2023
Visitors to this year’s Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow will be treated to a spectacular firework finale on the seafront this…
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First Recipient of VisitEastbourne Fund Announced18-07-2023
The first organisation to benefit from a share of a £15,000 fund for tourism initiatives in Eastbourne has been announced.
The Friends of…
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Eastbourne Airshow Reveals World Class Line-Up12-07-2023
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow has revealed its flying line-up with around 45 aerial displays expected across the free four-day show…
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Beach Life Festival Showcases Best of Outdoor Fun, Food and Music10-07-2023
Outdoor fun, street food and live music will all be celebrated at Eastbourne Beach Life Music & Food Festival taking place this month.
The…
June 2023
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Airbourne 2023 Charities Announced 21-06-2023
The Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has been named the Airbourne People’s Charity 2023 following a recent public vote. The…
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Fun Afternoon for All the Family at Eastbourne Downs Golf Course06-06-2023
For those who have always wanted to have a go at golf but don’t know where to start, then now is the time to make a date for the Family &…