Art Sundays: my Tree's Amazing
Live music will be performed on the terrace and in the café during Art Sundays.
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Bexhill-on-Sea has more than just sea views, two miles of promenade stretch along deck chairs and historic beach huts. Fountains in Colonnade glitter with old-world charm, and vinyl crackles from Sackville Road’s record shops. The town feels real when you pass King George V's colonnade on a sunny afternoon or hear Bob Marley echo through De La Warr Pavilion, built for art, not just structure. We’ve seen local gigs vanish into online noise: that folk set at Manor Gardens? It got lost in the algorithm. So we cut through it, the real stuff stays. Just what’s worth your time and tide-turning moments from Bexhill-on-Sea. No scrolling needed.
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Cultural Venue
De La Warr PavilionThe De La Warr Pavilion is a modernist art gallery and events space on Marine Drive in Bexhill-on-Sea.
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Egerton Park Indoor Bowls ClubEgerton Park Indoor Bowls Club is a member-only indoor bowls facility on Egerton Road in Bexhill-on-Sea.
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Food For FriendsFood For Friends Bexhill-on-Sea has been serving Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences since 1897.
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O’Sullivan's Snooker & Pool ClubO'Sullivan's Snooker & Pool Club is a family-run sports centre on Wickham Avenue in Bexhill-on-Sea.
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1066 Bakery Cafe Kitchen1066 Bakery Cafe Kitchen has been baking artisan bread daily since 1954 in a wood-fired oven on Devonshire Square in Bexhill-on-Sea.
View Info →You can find Nightlife & Music at venues such as Seafront and De La Warr Pavilion Area, family events in Egerton Park, and seasonal Shopping & Markets like the Farmers' Market. Activities in Bexhill-on-Sea include walking along the seafront promenade, exploring historic sites including Old Town's architecture, or visiting museums with displays on costume, motor racing heritage, and local history. Events across the town cover multiple interests, from culture and arts at De La Warr Pavilion Area to Food & Drink festivals near Normans Bay, fitness activities around Egerton Park, and family-friendly outings in parks such as Manor Gardens and Old Town. Monthly markets happen on Seafront or Polegrove, while guided walks explore Saxon-era roots in Old Town. Art exhibitions take place at De La Warr Pavilion, performances feature local musicians along the seafront promenade, and outdoor gatherings are held near Egerton Park’s lake. Weekend events include seasonal food markets, live music sets, and family workshops. Check listings by category such as Culture & Arts or Family & Kids for updates with times and venue details.
Bexhill-on-Sea hosts a range of weekly events across key categories including Culture & Arts, Food & Drink, Shopping & Markets, and Fitness & Outdoors. Regular activities include art exhibitions at De La Warr Pavilion Area, seasonal markets like the Farmers' Market, family workshops in Old Town Manor Gardens, guided walks through Old Town's Saxon-era roots, and cultural gatherings on Seafront Promenade.
Most events occur across tourist-heavy areas such as the Seafront and De La Warr Pavilion Area, both of which are central to public life. Key venues include Sackville Road for its mixed-use shops and galleries, Egerton Park with its boating lake and play facilities, and Old Town Manor Gardens housing cultural institutions like the Museum of Costume and Social History.
Yes, families can enjoy numerous accessible options throughout Bexhill. These include playing at Egerton Park's dedicated children's area with tennis courts and a lake; exploring historic sites such as Manor Gardens' 13th-century ruins or the Museum of Costume and Social History; attending seasonal events like Easter trails; walking through Ashdown Forest, and visiting family-run eateries in areas like Sackville Road.
Nightlife and music are anchored at venues such as De La Warr Pavilion Area, home to live performances, art exhibitions, film screenings, and pop-up concerts, and the historic King George V Colonnade. Events often feature local talent across genres like soul, jazz, or acoustic sets in cultural hubs that blend history with modern entertainment.
To discover what’s on this week or over the weekend, explore listings filtered by category, such as Nightlife & Music, Family & Kids, Shopping & Markets, or by venue like De La Warr Pavilion Area and Egerton Park. Guides are updated regularly to highlight live shows, art displays, seasonal markets, workshops in Old Town Manor Gardens, outdoor fitness sessions near Seafront Promenade, and family-friendly activities across the town's green spaces and cultural hubs.