Eastbourne Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Eastbourne and surrounding areas
Eastbourne brightens up Winter 2025 with Holiday lights along the seafront and a calendar of family-friendly holiday activities in the town centre and around the Pier. Seasonal markets, ice rinks and live pantomimes make the seaside a cozy winter destination. Catch Lightning Fibre's Ice Rink, Eastbourne's Largest Christmas Market and the Sleeping Beauty Pantomime for festive events, family fun and plenty of things to do this season.
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Christmas Markets
26 eventsEnchanting Christmas village with ice rink and Santa visits.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsImmersive 'Land of Oz' themed Christmas experience
Christmas Parties
11 eventsFestive bottomless brunch with unlimited Prosecco and live DJ.
Christmas Shows
6 eventsClassic pantomime with adult-themed performance option
Christmas Activities
41 eventsOutdoor ice rink adjacent to railway station
Editor's Picks (6)
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Lightning Fibre's Ice Rink
Outdoor ice rink adjacent to railway station
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Christmas at Bewl Water 2025
(Bewlbridge)
Immersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
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Fabulously Festive Christmas Event
(EWHURST)
Enchanting Christmas village with ice rink and Santa visits.
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Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
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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 Christmas FAQ
The Eastbourne Christmas lights switch-on and the main Christmas market are the largest annual events, drawing crowds with live music, food, and festive activities.
Eastbourne features a special children’s design competition for the Christmas lights, and the winner gets to help switch on the lights and see their design displayed in the town.
The town centre, Terminus Road, and the seafront area are known for their festive light displays and lively atmosphere during the holidays.
Christmas markets and local makers are typically found in Little Chelsea, the Devonshire Quarter, and along Grove Road during the festive season.
Viewing the Christmas lights, visiting the main market, and enjoying street entertainment are all free or low-cost ways to celebrate the season in Eastbourne.
Families enjoy the Christmas lights switch-on, children’s rides at the market, Santa’s grotto at Drusillas Park, and the festive atmosphere along the seafront.