Easter in Eastbourne

Hop to it this Easter with a huge selection of ideas on how to spend your long weekend! Plus read on for a selection of family days out…

CONCERT - Head to Eastbourne Bandstand and join Eastbourne Silver Band for a FREE traditional Easter afternoon concert. Free event, no ticket required. Sunday 31 March, 3pm

EASTER AFTERNOON TEA – Head to The Grand Hotel, like a traditional tea, but with extra delicious Easter-themed chocolate treats! Served daily in the Great Hall and lounges, more here.

THEATRE - If you like your theatre with a splash of comedy and a dash of inventiveness Devonshire Park Theatre hosts a show with a twist Houdini’s Greatest Escape from the acclaimed production team New Old Friends.  Fri 29 Mar 2024 - Sat 30 Mar, nightly at 7.45pm plus Saturday matinee 2.30pm. Tickets from £23.50.

DOTTO - Everyone loves the Dotto and it is back! A fixture of the Eastbourne Seafront over the summer season the beloved mini ‘train’ returns from 29 March which means that longer days and sunshine are on their way! Go on give it a wave if you see it! More here.

SEAFRONT MARKET - While you’re on the prom don’t miss the Market which returns with more treats to tempt you  with, from the pier to the bandstand you can’t miss it see here.

TURNER PRIZE - FINAL CHANCE! Don’t miss your opportunity to see what all the fuss was about as it’s the last chance to see the Turner Prize – exhibition at Towner, it closes on 14 April, admission free.

MUSIC - Make the most of a lie in on a bank-holiday with a night of pure rock magic with the only tribute band personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at the Congress Theatre on Easter Sunday 31 March, 7.30pm, tickets

FAMILY TIME...

EASTBOURNE MINATURE RAILWAY – Re-opens for 2024 season on 23 March, this much-loved local attraction offers a fun family experience with maze, adventure park, nature walk and brand-new mini-golf! Check it out here.

KNOCKHATCH - Is it even Easter without an easter trail? There’s one at Knockhatch Adventure Park plus the chance to meet the Easter bunny! There’s also a Circus skills workshop (extra charge to admission) for details about what is going on over the Easter weekend see here.

ELMER THE ELEPHANT ART TRAIL - Must end soon! Have you discovered all 12 Elmers hiding around town? Follow Elmer's Art Parade and find a letter on each sculpture to make a secret word. Collect maps from the Welcome Building or download here. Return completed maps to the Welcome Building for a sweet treat and to be in the running for a bumper prize! The Elephants are in town now until the end of Easter holidays - more here.

SHARNFOLD FARM - Family time at Sharnfold Farm, what could make that any better – well 2-4-1 entry could! Enjoy a day out on the farm this Easter Half Term to check out all that is new. To celebrate the re-opening they’re offering 2 for 1 entrance from 29th March – 14th April when you pre-book tickets. For full details see here