Christmas in Eastbourne

Countdown to Christmas Ultimate Gift Guide Festive Family Fun

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WELCOME TO

Christmas in Eastbourne This is your ultimate guide to the festive season in Eastbourne!

The Beacon have brought you their top gifting picks, and Your Eastbourne BID have got your winter plans sorted, so set the candles alight, grab a cup of something festive and the cosiest jumper, sit back and take five!

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We may be keeping apart but our town centre community remains together in looking after you while you’re out and about in Eastbourne.

We wish you a happy and healthy Christmas from all of the team at

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Countdown to Christmas Gifting for Her, Him, the Kids and Stocking Fillers!

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Festive Family Fun

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Flavours of Christmas

IN EASTBOURNE

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We’ve taken the stress out of Christmas with this go to festive season checklist, ensuring everything is ready for the big day!

You will be singing Christmas carols in no time…

Come and visit

Eastbourne’s

Borough Market!

Pom Pom Boxed Cards 12pk Paperchase £6

Gingerbread Tags x5 Paperchase £2

Stag Dip Bowls Next £14

Single Stem Pampas Grass Single Stem Berries Primark £2.50 each

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You’ll get the pick of the bunch starting early with Christmas cards and wrapping paper. Whether your theme is winter wonderland, traditional, country or even recycled, there’s something for all themes and budgets available at Clinton’s, Card Factory and Grove Road Cards.

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Street and Farmers market every Wednesday and Sunday, outside Boots in Terminus Road, 9am-4pm.

A great opportunity to get your hands on fresh and healthy local produce plus artisan handmade Christmas gifts!

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Don’t forget your stamps from Watson’s News!

2. Lists, lists and more lists You may not have every detail finalised, but at least make sure you list everyone you’ll need to buy for and think about what they’d like.

That way, you can pick up things as you see them, rather than rushing at the last minute. Find note pads and organisation galore at

Paperchase, WHSmith and All Things Analogue.

Don’t forget to get the little ones’ wish lists written and ready to send to the big man himself – and so you have a starting point!

3. Décor and decoration delights Get your lights, ornaments, wreaths, and special touches out from the attic in plenty of time to see if anything is broken or needs replacing. With Christmas being a little different this year, is it time for an update? Find festive decoration ideas from Primark and Wilko’s.

Don’t forget to make sure you have enough serving platters, cutlery and wine glasses needed for your social bubble parties - in time to buy more if necessary!

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✷ Make a budget for gifts, décor, food and everything in between… and stick to it! ✷ Wrap gifts as you buy them to save a last-minute rush ✷ Stock up on winter health essentials from Grape Tree and Holland & Barrett ✷ Make sure you have enough batteries and bulbs in plenty of stock in the house ✷ Make a note of local recycling centre opening times for the overflow of gift wrap packaging ✷ Have all out of town cards and gifts posted by December 10th to make sure they arrive in plenty of time ✷ Plan your pre-Christmas beauty treatments in Nipa’s Beauty, Supercuts or one of the fantastic beauty salons around the town

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ELEMIS Pro Collagen Stars Of The Show Gift Set Essential Beauty Salon & Spa £225

Dangly Pearly Cross Body Bag Topshop £27.99

Silver Cicero Watch by Storm Taboo £119.99

Green Wall Climbing Car Menkind £20

Star Wars the Mandalorian AT-ST Raider Not Just A Comic Shop £79.99

Armani Exchange Men’s Stainless Steel Watch H.Samuel £199

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Gifts guaranteed to please

Whether it’s a treat for mum, a little something for your sister, or a special gift for your partner, we have it all in Eastbourne. With a fantastic range of fashion, beauty, jewellery and names such as Phase Eight and Ernest Jones, you’re sure to find something they will love!

Bring a smile to his face this festive season, from staycations with TUI, new season football kits at Sports Direct or gadgets galore from Menkind, here’s a few of our top suggestions…

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Inglot x Maura ‘Naughty but nice’ Lip Gloss and Lip Liner Set Boots £19

Rust Satin Frill Neck Shirred Peplum Blouse New Look £19.99

Butterfly Razor Zero Waste Eastbourne £25.99

Tommy Hilfiger White & Navy Ess Corporate Cupsole Trainers schuh £85

LS Tyne Check Shirt Fat Face £49.50

Crocodile Patterned Boots H&M £39.99

Clogau Celebration Half Hoop Earring W. Bruford £149

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Copper Gift Edition Boots £299

Mink Fauz Fur Coat New Look £39.99

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Axis Caviar Premium Eau de Toilette Gift Set The Perfume Shop £12.99

Jasmine Scented Candle Yoga Life £5

Shimmering Knot Eternity Ring Pandora £60

Fluffy Camouflage Knitted Jumper Topman £34.99

Peaky Blinder Hip Flask Aurelie & Rose £14.99

Segway Loomo Robot Baseus £2,049

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Make this year the most special yet

With sweets, fashion, toys and stationery on offer, Father Christmas did well this year, didn’t he? Ho, Ho, Ho!

Trump Hair Novelty Socks Neon Sheep £3

BWADE Phonecase Jack Wills £12

Nike Premier League 2020/21 Strike Football JD Sports £25

Winter Garden Bath Bomb Lush £3.95

Fifa 21 Champions Edition PS4 Game £79

Brainteasers Quiz Card Game You Can’t Say That Closs and Hamblin £6

Warmies Sloth Microwavable Soft Toy Closs and Hamblin £9

Welove Mini Girls Blue Frill Denim Shirt Outfit River Island £22

Flow Flex Headphones Smiggle £24

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Chocolate Bouquet Janet’s Flowers £32.95

Ensure everyone has a little treat this Christmas

with our stocking filler must haves! It’s sometimes hard to get started, so here are a few ideas to kick start the search…

JoJo Siwa Large Unicorn on Fleek Signature Hair Bow Claire’s £10

Giggle by Smiggle 2 School Bundle Smiggle £43

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Welove Baby Khaki ‘Roar’ Dino Outfit River Island £22

Mood Heart Chain Friendship Bracelets Claire’s £6

Classic Lego Box Kids Stuff Toys £27.99

The Little Green Sheep Teepee Play Tent Jojo Maman Bébé £89.95

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Sam Toft Calendar Eastbourne Framing Centre £12

OneGreenBottle Zero Waste Eastbourne £18.50

Beatles Mug Mr Gifts Emporium £4.99

Lonely Socks Wooden Sign Neon Sheep £5

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It’s certainly going to be a merry Christmas here in Eastbourne this year Below are just a few highlights, but for more details on all of the events taking place don’t forget to check out www.eastbournechristmas.com

family fun Christmas this year may look a little different, but that doesn’t mean the memories have to be. Here are some of our top ideas for festive family fun at home this year…

The Great Elf Hunt

1. Secret Film Screening

The mischievous elves are travelling from the North Pole to The Sunshine Coast for a little holiday before the big day.

Host a secret film screening of your favourite festive movie! Let the kids create a cosy den whilst you prepare the snacks – salty and sweet of course! Our film recommendation is Elf, so cuddle up and make the most of this time together.

Sparkle, Dazzle, Snowflake, Buddy, Twinkle, Tinsel, Stardust, Frosty, Jingles and Holly will be searching for new gift ideas and causing mayhem in shops throughout Eastbourne Town Centre from 1st December. Can you find them all?

2. Healthy Family Competition

Don’t forget to get your free raffle ticket every time you spend £40 in Eastbourne’s town centre. More details on page 15!

Late Night Shopping at The Beacon

17th - 20th of December Featuring over 20 stalls, with children’s rides, entertainment and street performers in Terminus Road from the Enterprise Centre to Halifax Bank.

Every Thursday in the lead up to Christmas, The Beacon will be open until 8pm. PLUS win an early festive surprise when spending over £40!

Printers Playhouse

Can you help the big man save Christmas? Hosted every weekend in December from Saturday 5th - Sunday 20th this will be a festive family event you don’t want to miss. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Children with Cancer.

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With family gatherings looking unlikely this year, that doesn’t mean the healthy family competition has to be. Why not host the usual Christmas games, on Zoom! From charades, Pictionary, Whatcha’ Mouth and more, Kids Stuff Toys and The Works have a wide selection of games perfect for the whole family.

Note - Make sure not to put any glue at the very tip of the tree – you’ll want the two layers to open up slightly so you can glue a string between them later on.

B. Once you have up to 10 trees made, glue the tips onto some string, about 6 inches apart, to make your bunting - perfect for stringing up on the mantelpiece above the fire.

Eastbourne Christmas Market

Don’t worry, our bells are jingling a little later throughout December, giving you more time to shop this Christmas!

Santa’s Saviours, raising funds for Children with Cancer

This year has shown us making family memories are invaluable and we think crafting at home does just this! Try this easy step by step Christmas bunting guide, to not only keep the kids entertained, but get your house looking festive too! You will need various coloured sheets of felt, scissors, and a glue gun (or other adhesive). The Works have your crafting needs covered!

A. Fold a piece of felt in half and cut the outline of a tree out. Decorate as desired with hearts, circles, or stars cut from felt, then just glue the two trees together, sandwiching a rectangle of brown felt in between to act as a trunk.

Pick up a form from a participating shop or download and print the form from www.eastbournechristmas.com to play. Locate all ten elves and enter a prize draw to win a children’s hamper full of goodies.

Christmas Cracker Raffle

3. Christmas Bunting Guide

Thursday 24th December - 2pm & 5pm Join Printers Playhouse for mince pies, mulled wine and carols to really get you in the Christmas spirit before the arrival of Santa! £8 per adult £5 per child To book please email info@printersplayhouse.co.uk

The Grove Theatre 18th December A very special retelling of the classic Christmas tale. Join us as we bring Scrooge to spirited life - all enacted by one performer! £10 a ticket

4. Looking for something a little more active?

Don’t forget, the south east’s first Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park recently opened in The Beacon.

With sessions for babies, children and adults, it’s a must visit to expel some energy – or burn off the Christmas dinner!

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of Christmas Food glorious food! You will find a wide range of cafés and restaurants in Eastbourne! Whether it’s a quick rest during your Christmas shopping trip, or planning a special meal, you’ll be spoilt for choice….

MEET THE WINNER OF Earlier this year we launched ‘Grow at The Beacon’ an initiative where local entrepreneurs and businesses had the chance to win retail space for 12 months completely free of charge!

We’re thrilled that Natural Baby Box will be opening its doors at The Beacon soon. We had a socially distanced chat with its founder, Hannah Puttock.

A bottle of dry red wine

PURE WINTER DELIGHT

try at home Vin Brule’ Italian Style Mulled Wine

8 cloves Pinch of nutmeg 2 sticks of cinnamon 1 lemon 1 orange 2-3 tablespoons sugar or honey

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Place the spices, sugar or honey, along with the citrus slices in a saucepan.

Pour in some of the wine, stir to dissolve the sugar, then add the rest.

Heat over medium and simmer for five minutes.

Leave to cool a few minutes, then serve warm.

Congratulations on winning Grow at The Beacon!

What are you looking forward to most as a retailer at the shopping centre? Being able to meet with our customers and support them face to face. Welcoming a baby into the world and watching them grow is such an exciting and rewarding time. We are really excited to be able to support families and share in that special time with our customers.

What’s the most important thing you’d like people to know about Natural Baby Box? That we want to support families. We are here to offer advice and guidance on all of our products, and we want to encourage families to make sustainable purchase choices to protect the environment for our children’s future. Steering away from plastic and single-use products where possible.

How would you describe Natural Baby Box in three words? Ethical, premium, supportive.

You create beautiful gifts for others but what’s on your Christmas wishlist? Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, all I am asking for this Christmas is that we are all able to share it with and be with the ones we love. We have all had such a challenging year of separation and I hope that for Christmas everyone is able to be together.

How does it feel to be gearing up to have your first retail space? Thank you so much. I am beyond excited and cannot wait to be able to share our products, our advice and to have an opportunity to meet and support our customers in person. @naturalbabybox www.naturalbabybox.co.uk To find out more about Hannah and Natural Baby Box, please visit www.thebeaconeastbourne.com/whats_on

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Great finds

And even better memories

CHRISTMAS IN EASTBOURNE

The Enterprise Centre

The Beacon

Little Chelsea

Victoria Place

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