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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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Eastbourne To Welcome Elite County Tennis Players For The Return Of County Week18-07-2023
By the Lawn Tennis Association
Eastbourne will take centre stage again as one of the oldest competitions in the British tennis calendar takes…
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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 &…
May 2023
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Visitors Welcome at Big Dig Excavation Sites Across Eastbourne30-05-2023
Residents can take a trip back in time and visit excavating test pits taking place across Eastbourne as the Big Dig gets underway in June.
Public…
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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…