There are a large variety of different events planned in Bexhill-on-Sea throughout 2008.
This page provides a listing of these events. Where possible, I have tried to list contact telephone numbers for more information.
If there is an event that you think should be included on this page please contact me.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the compilation of this events diary, no liability for any error, omission
or inaccuracy can be accepted. When planning to attend an event please do check the details with organisers.
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Regular Events
Bexhill Health Walk. Every Friday. 11am meet at The Colonnade Coffee House, The Promenade. For further info telephone 01424 225430. Farmers Market. 9am - noon on the 4th Thursday of every month. Parkhurst Hall. Tel: 01424 222969. Farmers Market. 2nd Thursday of every month. St Martha's Church Hall, Little Common. Tel: 01424 222969. Bexhill Giants Basketball home games at Bexhill College, 8.25pm music and half time shoot out competitions for spectators. Tel: 0797 1821457 for info.
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| January 2008 | |
| 26th January to 20th April |
Kenneth and Mary Martin: Constructed Works, at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 229111. |
| February | |
| 16th | The Passionate and Beautiful playing of Duo Nocturne In Concert. 1pm. Friends Meeting House, Bexhill. Tickets £6. Contact: 01295 271900 or email becky@duonocturne.co.uk or visit website. |
| 20th | Unveiling of the Shredded Wheat Clock. 11am at The Cooden Beach Hotel. |
| 29th Feb to 2nd March |
BATS in Verdict by Agatha Christie at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 229111. |
| March | |
| 18th | Bexhill Town Forum. De La Warr Pavilion. 6.30pm. The Town Forum gives the opportunity for residents to air their views over issues affecting the town. |
| 22nd | Open Day at Maitreya Buddhist Centre, 13 Sea Road. From 10.00am to 5.00pm. Find out about meditation and Buddhism, and tour the Centre. Tel. 01424 733761. |
| April | |
| 4th | Bexhill in Bloom Launch at BUPA, Grosvenor Park, Bexhill sea front. Tel 01424 844641. |
| 12th | "Active Saturday" at Bexhill Leisure Centre. Activities such as trampolining, multi sports, pre-school football, gymnastics, arts and crafts, a toning class (adults), karate and caterpillar music. 1pm - 4pm. £1.50 entry fee. Tel: 0845 337 4040 for further details. |
| May | |
| 3rd | Mayor's Le Roc Ball at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 225430. |
| 5th | May Day Event in Barrack Hall Park, Family Fun Day, Free Entry, 10.30am - 4pm. Tel: 01424 732642. |
| 8th | An Evening with Bernie Marsden (ex-Whitesnake guitarist) at The Cooden Beach Hotel. 8pm. Tel: 07834 205880 or email: jeff@toppstrings.co.uk for more information or to book tickets. |
| 10th and 11th | Egerton Park Music Performances. Saturday night - "Edgy Fest" youth music extravaganza, 6pm to 9pm. Sunday - Pentecost celebrations at 11am, picnic in the park at 12.30. Then an evening of song and drama from Life Gospel Choir from 7pm to 9pm. |
| 10th May to 6th July |
Grayson Perry, Kate Adams, at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 229111. |
| 17th May | Hastings Rock FM Charity Concert. From 16:30 at Bexhill Athletic Club. 4 bands, headlined by Pink floyd tribute PULSE. Tickets are £5 available from the club in Little Common Road, the Robert de Mortain Pub in Hastings or can be reserved via bexhillaaca@hotmail.com. |
| 23rd - 25th | BATS in Kindly Leave The Stage by John Chapman at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 229111. |
| 24th | 'The Gael' Pipefest. A gathering of hundreds of Bag Pipers at Bexhill. Contact Pat Donoghue and Tim Hickmott from the Edinburgh Bagpipe company. Event Contact Email: |
| 26th | Bexhill Horse Show at the Polegrove. Contact: Diane Baker. 01424 845033 - 01424 845474 - 01424 892336. No calls after 9pm. |
| 31st | Bexhill in Bloom Green Day, Egerton Park. Tel 01424 844641. |
| June | |
| 14th | Bexhill Hospital Garden Party |
| 22nd | Bexhill Rowing Regatta. |
| July | |
| 3rd - 13th | Bexhill Festival of Music, at the De La Warr Pavilion. more info .Tel: 01424 229111. |
| 4th | An audience with Julian Lloyd Webber (De La Warr Pavilion) Tel: 01424 229111. |
| 5th | Puppini Sisters (De La Warr Pavilion) Tel: 01424 229111. |
| 12th - 13th | Eastbourne Motor Show. Park College grounds. Tel: 01737 771795 for details. |
| 13th | The London Adventist Chorale (De La Warr Pavilion) Tel: 01424 229111. |
| 21st | Bexhill Carnival Church Service on the promenade, 8.00pm. Tel: 01424 736641. |
| 22nd | Bexhill in Bloom Judging. Tel: 01424 844641. |
| 24th | Bexhill Carnival boot sale in the Polegrove, 5.30pm start, Carnival quiz night. Tel: 01424 736641. |
| 25th | 6pm onwards, Bexhill Carnival Party in the Polegrove to include Roy Orbison tribute, US Drifters and local bands, firework display at 10pm. Admission payable on gate. Tel: 01424 736641. |
| 26th | Bexhill Carnival Procession, 1pm start from Sidley, arena events and attractions in Polegrove. Small admission fee to Polegrove, gates open midday. Tel: 01424 736641. |
| 26th July to 14th Sept |
Nathan Coley, at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 229111. |
| 28th July to 2nd Aug |
Ladies Bowls Tournament. Tel: 01424 734335. |
| July 28th - 31st and Aug 1st & 2nd |
BATS in Open Air Shakespeare - Romeo & Juliet in the Manor Gardens Old Town. Tel: 01424 220337. |
| August | |
| 2nd | Historical Sea Front Walk. Meet 2pm at The Clock Tower, West Parade. |
| 4th - 9th | Mens' Bowls Tournament. Tel: 01424 854965. |
| 9th | Bexhill Annual Model Railway Exhibition, St Peters Community Centre, 10am - 5pm. Tel: 01424 220979. |
| 14th - 17th | Eastbourne Airbourne - the International Eastbourne Airshow. Eastbourne Seafront. more info. Call 01323 415442 for details. |
| 21st | Bexhill & District Gardens & Allotments Society Annual Flower and Produce Show, Bexhill Leisure Centre, Down Road, from 2.30pm. Tel: 01424 211787. |
| 23rd | Open Day at Maitreya Buddhist Centre, 13 Sea Road. From 10.00am to 5.00pm. Find out about meditation and Buddhism, and tour the Centre. Tel. 01424 733761. |
| 23rd - 25th | Jour de Fete - Outdoor art, performance and music. Free event for all the family at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 229111. |
| 23rd - 25th | Little Common Village Flower Club Festival - Second Time Around at St. Martha's Church, Little Common,10.30am - 5pm. Tel: 01424 845819. |
| 25th | Bexhill 100 Classic Car Show - Polegrove - Bexhill. For information contact Fiona on 07979 576397. |
| 25th - 30th | LTA South of England Tennis Championships - Eastbourne, Devonshire Park. Tel: 0207 223 4361 for details. |
| September | |
| 20th & 21st | Anglo Continental Market 9am - 5pm Devonshire Road, Bexhill For Information Tel: 01424 842892. more info. |
| 26th | Bexhill in Bloom Prize Awards at BUPA, 26 Grosvenor Park, Bexhill sea front. Tel 01424 844641. |
| October | |
| 4 October to 4 January |
Ben Nicholson, at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 229111. |
| November | |
| 27th - 29th | BATS in A Man For All Seasons by Robert Bolt at the De La Warr Pavilion. Tel: 01424 229111. |
| December | |
| 5th | Late Night Shopping in Bexhill Town Centre. Tel: 01424 842892. more info. Note that the Christmas lights will be switched on, on or around 23rd November (no ceremony) |
| 6th - 7th | Christmas Event in Manor Gardens, Old Town. Tel: 01424 732642. |
| 14th | Hastings Full Marathon to commemorate the 1908 event. Participants in period costume, racing from Hastings to Battle to Bexhill back to Hastings. Passing through Sidley, Town Hall Square, & seafront. Starts 9.30am in Hastings. For details visit this website. |
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