Free midweek village market with more than 40 stalls of local food, produce and crafts, plus a café.
East Dean Village Market runs every Wednesday at East Dean Village Hall, just off the A259 between Seaford and Eastbourne. It's a small, community-run midweek market that supports local traders and keeps the village's friendly atmosphere going. More than 40 stalls line the inside of the hall and the surrounding car park, so there's a fair bit to look through.
The food side of things is the biggest draw. You'll find locally made foods, organic produce, cheeses, vegetables, fish, bread, cakes, wine, chutneys, honey, and sweets, and plants too. If you're after a proper shop, you can pick up your veg, fish, and bread all in one go. There's also a welcoming café that opens at 9:30, serving hot and cold food and drink, which is a handy spot to start with a coffee before you get stuck in.
Beyond the food, the craft stalls cover a good range. There are silk scarves, cushions, knitwear, jewellery, pottery, wood-turned products, and even craft gin. It's the kind of place where you can find something for the house and something for yourself in the same trip. The whole thing is run by the community, so it feels more like a village gathering than a commercial market.
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If you're coming from outside the village, the hall is at East Dean Village Hall, East Dean, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0DJ, just off the A259 between Seaford and Eastbourne. Entry and parking are free, with parking in the Horse field accessed via the roadside footpath and disabled parking right at the front of the village hall. The market runs every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and the café opens half an hour earlier at 9:30.
