Bexhillonsea Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bexhillonsea and surrounding areas
Bexhill-on-Sea welcomes the holiday season with Holiday lights along the seafront and community holiday activities around the De La Warr Pavilion and town centre. Enjoy coastal festive events like Christmas at Bateman's: The Jungle Book Christmas and seaside parades that bring a seasonal sparkle to the promenade. Browse festive markets, enjoy seasonal performances, take part in Holiday lights tours and discover holiday attractions and family fun across Bexhills winter calendar.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsKent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
Christmas Lights
16 eventsImmersive 'Land of Oz' themed Christmas experience
Christmas Parties
13 eventsFestive bottomless brunch with unlimited Prosecco and live DJ.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsCharity carol concert in a historic cathedral
Other Christmas Activities
40 eventsOutdoor ice rink adjacent to railway station
Editor's Picks (6)
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Lightning Fibre's Ice Rink
(Eastbourne)
Outdoor ice rink adjacent to railway station
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Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
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Christmas at Bewl Water 2025
(Bewlbridge)
Immersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
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Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
(Brighton)
Iconic Royal Pavilion setting for a green-energy powered ice rink
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Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas
(Crawley)
Magical Christmas event
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Eastbourne's Largest Christmas Market
(Eastbourne)
Eastbourne's largest Christmas market with over 100 artisan vendors.
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The biggest annual events include the Bexhill-on-Sea Christmas Light Switch-On and Street Market held in late November, and the Santa Dash along the promenade in early December, both drawing large community participation.
Bexhill-on-Sea celebrates with a local shop window competition themed around festive motifs and a community-focused Santa Dash event, blending seaside charm with seasonal festivities.
The town center along Western Road is the prime area for Christmas lights, with many local shops participating. Nearby residential neighborhoods also feature beloved community displays worth exploring.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at the Relais Cooden Beach Hotel & Spa Craft Fayre and the street market during the Light Switch-On event on Western Road, offering a range of artisan goods and festive treats.
Enjoy free activities like visiting the Christmas light displays in the town center, attending the Light Switch-On event, and exploring the festive street markets, all offering seasonal cheer without cost.
Family-friendly options include the Santa Dash fun run along the promenade and festive performances at the Light Switch-On event, providing engaging activities for children and adults alike.