Eastbourne would prove so popular? We certainly hoped it would get fans talking on our facebook page and hoped that it would attract new fans too but the fantastic results have surpassed all expectations! More than 90 VisitEastbourne fans took part sharing over 630 suggestions of reasons to visit our sunny south coast destination - wow! It's been a tough job whittling down the suggestions to come up with a definitive A to Z but we've finally done it. So, here it is, a Visit Eastbourne A to Z - compiled by our fans!
- A… has to be AIRBOURNE! - Submitted by Daniel Jarvis
- B… Balls – the tennis variety! - Submitted by BJ Events Ltd
- C… Chelsea (of the Little variety), Culture, Carefully Clipped and Cultivated gardens and lawns, Crocuses in the Spring at Hampden Park - Submitted by Bertie Bassett
- D… Definitely Devonshire Park - the loveliest place in the world! - Submitted by Mike Linane
- E… Extreme - Proof that Eastbourne is so much more than a place to retire to! - Submitted by Tonya Coletta
- F… Fort Fun in Eastbourne, the family fun park, which provides outdoor and indoor fun for kids of all ages with thrilling rides - Submitted by Jeanette Bull
- G… Grand Hotel, glorious views and sunshine, Gildredge Park - Submitted by Joan Norris
- H… Horizons! From the striking Victorian pier tops, the gleaming promenade lights, the glistening sea in the sunshine, to the hills and dips of the outstanding Seven Sisters cliffs and the summit of Beachy Head. Eastbourne boasts a beautiful horizon. - Submitted by George O’Meara
- I… Ice cream Fusciardi’s - Submitted by Joanne Lancaster
- J… Jogging along the seafront. Not that I do. - Submitted by Andy Baker
- K… Kids playground - lots to do - Submitted by Sam Sweiry
- L… Lighthouses...Beachy Head and Belle Tout, both beautiful - Submitted by Andrew T. Love
- Plus special mention to Langham Hotel who sponsored the competition.
- M… Musicals as we have some great West End shows that come to the Congress. Can't wait for Sister Act next year - Submitted by Jenny Horridge
- N… National Park - The South Downs! Heaven! - Submitted by Courtney Fables
- O…Open air concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand - Submitted by Eastbourne Bandstand
- P… Pretty Pier - Submitted by Denise Forrester Deary
- Q… Quidditch World Cup - filmed for Harry Potter on the Downs! :-) - Submitted by Shirley Moth
- R… Redoubt Fortress - Submitted by Graham Ridley
- S… Sunshine, sea and smiles :) - Submitted by Joanne Bradshaw
- T… T is for TONIC! George V1 used to bring his family (the late Queen Mother and their daughters, our present Queen Elizabeth and the late Princess Margaret) to Eastbourne for holidays in the healthy sea air, so Eastbourne has the Royal seal of approval! - Submitted by Pamela J Keeley
- U… Unmissable season of events from Magnificent Motors to Eastbourne Beer Fest - Submitted by Jayne Howard
- V… Visit Eastbourne - a very good way to keep in touch with the town be it visitor or resident - Submitted by Daphne Holmwood
- W… Wedding licence on the Bandstand - Submitted by Rosalind Ball
- X… Xxxx's on postcards to loved ones - Submitted by Sheila Walkom
- Y… It has to be YOGA!! Eastbourne has two wonderful yoga studios, Yoga-Life studio and Natural Fitness Centre with packed time tables for classes everyday. So check them out. - Submitted by Lucy Newport
- Z… ZILLIONS of reasons to visit Eastbourne, ZERO reasons to stay away. - Submitted by Tonya Coletta
A special award goes to Graham Huntley for thinking outside the box and amusing us with his witty suggestions like:
Christmas Markets in Eastbourne (oh sorry, that’s NOel)! – suggested for L
Yellow ball that seems permanently in the sky over Eastbourne - suggested for Y
And another special award to Carters for somehow managing to come up with a Carters related reason for every letter of the alphabet!
But the overall winner goes to Joanne Bradshaw for Sunshine, sea and smiles :) - we thought this summed up Eastbourne perfectly!
The challenge was intended to drive traffic and raise the profile of the VisitEastbourne facebook page. The number of new fans increased by 300% over the course of the challenge compared to the previous month, with feedback on wall posts up by 381%. Thanks to everyone who took part!
Emma
Promotions and E-Marketing Officer
That A to Z was indeed a great idea. Thank you for my special award - this was, indeed, richly deserved! Can I just thank my agent, my therapist, the wonderful people at Eastbourne Tourism and, most of all, Carters Fish & Chips who have a very special plaice in my heart.
ReplyDeleteLove from Graham and Bertie x