Eastbourne Extreme is going MAD!!

This year, Eastbourne Extreme 2013 will be going totally M.A.D! This is because the world famous M.A.D Mountain bike & Stunt Display Team are coming to rock one of the biggest and most awesome extreme sports events on the South Coast.

Eastbourne Extreme: 13-14 July

The M.A.D Team have long established themselves at the top of the Mountain bike Stunt Demo tree, after over a decade of performing shows through-out various industries, featuring at professional world-class events. The brainchild of infamous Giles Wolfe, M.A.D has dedicated itself to promoting a healthy and positive outlook on Mountain-biking and Cycling in general. Our target focal point is Mountain bike Trials, taking elements from Street/natural and Competition riding, M.A.D merges specific key elements of its own into the pot to produce inspiring, educational and breathe-taking shows.

M.A.D will be coming to Extreme 2013

M.A.D will be attending both days of Extreme (13-14 July 2013) to wow the crowds with their spectacular show taking all elements of biking.

Also at Extreme will be the exciting and sure to be popular 'Sound and Motion Magazine' stage. Once again the organisers of this great event are inviting local bands the chance to perform a 30 minute set on this terrific stage and getting noticed by tonnes of locals.

Eastbourne Extreme is one of the biggest free extreme sports festivals in the UK and it will kick off the summer holidays with an adventure filled weekend. There is a great line up of air, land and water based outdoor pursuits and it's all free to take part or just watch on Eastbourne Seafront.

Sound and Motion stage at Eastbourne Extreme

In total sixteen acts will be needed so organisers are inviting bands to submit one of their finest tracks to 'Sound and Motion's' soundcloud account for a chance to rock the crowds at an event that attracts thousands of visitors each year.

How to make the most out of the rest of Half Term in Eastbourne!

The first few days of the half term break has brought some lovely sunshine to Eastbourne. It has been the perfect opportunity to take the kids out; down the seafront or out to an attraction.

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday saw Eastbourne’s seafront jam packed with visitors and residents enjoying the fresh air! Many were on bikes or strolling along, others were sitting outside café’s and taking in the stunning views.

Although here in Eastbourne we have been very lucky with the weather, if we’re not so lucky then the children can get bored very quickly in half term. So we have to think of things to do and how to make the most out of the week off!

There are a few family things to do to fill this end of the week:

Thursday 21 February:

What about getting A Hearty Work out!!

Don’t worry I don’t mean a day at the gym, but a day at the Observatory Science Centre. They are offering half day workshops for families to learn all about the heart and how it keeps you alive! Hearts will be pumping and visitors can check their pulse as well as making your own stethoscope. To finish, visitors will make their own heart warming chocolates!!

Times of workshops are: 10.30am- 1pm; 2pm-4.30pm.
Cost: £9.95 per child for the workshop. Make sure you book.

Friday 22 February:

What about visiting Towner for an excellent workshop!

Towner is inviting guests to make a winter woodland scene with snow birds and forest creatures. It’s a great drop in event for the whole family and it’s free!

The kids can get creative and leave the mess behind. No cleaning up for mums.

No need to book and a £2 donation per child is suggested.

The event is 11.30am – 3pm!

There are some great offers on attractions this half term, so the kids will never get bored and it won’t break the bank!

• Get 2 for 1 at Newhaven Fort!
• Get 2 for 1 on Bowling and Laser Quest at David Lloyds!
• Get 2 for 1 at Ashdown Forest Llama Park!
• Get 2 for 1 at Knockhatch Adventure Park!
• Get free entrance for a child with every paying adult at Herstmonceux castle!
• Get 3 for 2 when you hire bikes from Seven Sisters Cycles!
• Save up to £6 on Yesterdays world in Battle!

Failing that; there is an array of indoor play areas; FortFun Rocky’s, Treasure Island, Leo’s and Play Station.

There are plenty of parks and outdoor areas and some great places to eat.

Eastbourne is a lovely place to be in the holidays so make sure you look to see what’s on and make the most out the half term!

For more information go to www.visiteastbourne.com or head down to our local Tourist Information centre (TIC) 

Eastbourne Tourist Information Adds National Theatre Tokens to One-Stop-Shop

Residents and visitors to Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre (TIC) can now stock up on national theatre tokens during their town centre shop, as the TIC adds the nationwide gift voucher scheme to their wide range of merchandise.

National theatre gift tokens are available from £5 and up and can be used at a range of theatres nationwide, including the Eastbourne Theatres group.  With Eastbourne theatre tickets, Bandstand concert tickets and a range of bus, coach and rail travel cards also available to buy, visitors and residents can easily plan their travel and entertainment in one easy shop.

Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre attracts over a quarter of a million visitors every year and stocks a range of gifts and souvenirs, along with maps and visitor guides.

As well as booking National Express and Euroline coach tickets, the TIC is also the only agency in Eastbourne selling the popular Daysave and Groupsave rail tickets, providing all day travel across the Southern Rail network from just £7 per person (for a group of four), popular for cheap day trips to London. 

Bus travellers can also pick up Brighton & Hove bus tickets for all day travel to and from Brighton for just £4, with stops at many South Downs highlights along the route, popular with walkers visiting the Seven Sisters Country Park.

A range of maps and guides also highlight the best routes for walking in the South Downs National Park, and visitors can pick up an Eastbourne Heritage Walk guide for just £3.

Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre is based at Cornfield Road, Eastbourne BN21 4QA and is currently open 9.15am to 4.30pm (Mon – Fri) and 9.15pm to 1pm (Sat).  Opening times will increase in March for mid season and again in May for high season.