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Events
In the genteel days of Victorian England, a bracing seafront walk and a paddle in the sea were the main
events of a holiday stay in Eastbourne. How times change!
Today, we only just have enough days in the year to squeeze From May to October inclusive, there are events for all ages
everything in. Our events team scour the country to find the and to suit all tastes. We’ve got marathons and half
best festivals and displays and then bring them to Eastbourne. marathons, vintage motor displays, a lively beer festival,
action packed Go Fast Speed Days and a weekend of
So how do we convey the excitement, the exhilaration, the thrill
Extreme sports… you can even have a go, if you like!
and the frights on our events calendar? Read on!
Our events run throughout the year. For a full events listing
Let’s go global. Eastbourne is famous for hosting the pre-
please go to www.visiteastbourne.com or call 0871 663 0031*.
Wimbledon International Women’s Tennis Championships. The
top women players from all over the world have been
competing here for over thirty years.
Now the event is about to double in size and stature. This
year, some of the top players from the men’s circuit will take
part in the new look event. The AEGON International Tennis
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With over 300 events
Championships will see the town buzzing, with more than scheduled for the 2009
30,000 visitors spending time here with us in June. Last year’s
event was a sell-out, so don’t delay in booking your centre
calendar, from classic cars
court seats early.
to arts festivals and French
Let’s take to the skies now, and fast forward to August for
markets to World class
one of the most spectacular airshows in the South. Airbourne
is fast, it’s furious and the noise of the jets will blow your sporting events, there is
socks off.
something for everyone in
Eastbourne.
”
ABOVE:
Go Fast Speed Days, Eastbourneʼs downhill gravity sports event and World Cup qualifier.
Photo Michael Shuttleworth
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