We’re in Christmas mode already here in the office and getting really excited about the return of our favourite time of year. From plans to wear the worst Christmas jumpers at our office party – bobble knit reindeer woolly here we come!! – to news of Eastbourne’s brand new festive event – Eastbourne Christmas HoHo - we're in for a real treat.
This year local businesses have got together to put on 3 weeks of shopping events all around the town with something pretty much every day and we can’t wait to get shopping!
If you attended Little Chelsea Christmas last year, then you’ll know Eastbourne really can do Christmas as the streets were packed with families, shoppers, stalls and rides. Well, if that got you in the festive spirit then there’s even more to come this year, as Little Chelsea puts on a show once again on 7 Dec featuring Santa’s Grotto, hog roast, live music, fairground rides, treasure trails and the chance to meet real reindeer.
If you love reindeer then you’ll get a second chance to meet these adorable animals at Eastbourne Enterprise Shopping Centre on 15 Dec, just one of many weekend events at this fantastic collection of independent shops, and then there’s a whole host of entertainment to be had in the mall at Eastbourne Arndale Centre and a new Eastbourne Centre Stage outdoor performance area in the precinct.
However its Meads and Old Town who have really pushed the boat out this year with the launch of their brand new events – Meads Magic on 6 Dec – from Santa’s Grotto and carol singing to Christmas cookie decorating, plus late night shopping, mulled wine and mince pies – yum! Or HOT Christmas in Old Town on 8 Dec with kids choirs, jugglers, Santa and street market featuring crafts, cards, wreaths and fresh produce.
Plus of course there’s always the chance to stock up on stocking fillers and Christmas food every Wednesday at Eastbourne Street Market, plus a special Sunday market on 9 Dec and late night shopping in the town centre till 9pm on Thursdays.
We think this will be a Christmas to remember and I for one will be out there supporting our retailers at this fantastic celebration of festive shopping – bring it on Santa, hope you’ve got a bigger sack this year!!
Eastbourne Christmas HoHo runs from 1 - 23 Dec with the following events:
Enterprise Centre 1 (gift fair), 8, 9, 15 (reindeer), 16, 22, 23 Dec
Eastbourne Street Market every Wednesday plus Sunday 9 Dec (9.30am - 3pm)
Late Night Shopping every Thursday (until 9pm)
Eastbourne Centre Stage live performances every Thursday (3-8pm)
Arndale Christmas entertainment 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 22 Dec
Meads Magic 6 Dec (3.30 - 7pm)
Little Chelsea Christmas 7 Dec (5.30 - 10pm)
HOT (Historic Old Town) Christmas 8 Dec (2.30 - 6.30pm)
For latest news on Eastbourne Christmas HoHo visit their facebook page.
More Festive Fun
For a full list of all Christmas events in Eastbourne including shopping, theatre, local attraction festivities and the return of the free Christmas concerts at the Bandstand visit our listing at VisitEastbourne
Happy shopping festive fans!!
Tracey
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