Annual Christmas festival with decorated trees, refreshments, a raffle, a craft stall and an Angel Trail for children.
St Andrew's Church on the Seaside is filling up with decorated trees for its annual Christmas Tree Festival, which runs from Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December. It's a local tradition that's hard to miss if you're around Eastbourne in early December.
The trees aren't just put up at random; they're built around a theme for the year, so there's a bit of a thread to follow as you walk through. It's not just about the trees, either. There are refreshments on the day, a raffle, and a craft stall, so you can linger over a drink and a bit of browsing rather than just popping in and out. For the younger ones, there's an Angel Trail to follow through the church.
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The whole thing wraps up on Sunday evening with a Carol Service, lit by the tree lights. If you're planning to go, keep in mind that the opening hours change over the weekend: Friday and Saturday it's 10am to 5pm, and Sunday it's noon to 4.30pm. Entrance is £1.50, and children go free, so it's an easy one to bring the whole family along to. St Andrew's is on the Seaside, Eastbourne, Sussex, BN22 7RT.
