Special Christmas Farmers Market

The Eastbourne Farmers Market returns for a special Christmas edition on Saturday 19 December, back in the square outside the Towner Art Gallery and the Congress Theatre. It's a one-off appearance for the market, which usually runs on the first Saturday of the month from February through November, so this is the only time it pops up in the winter months.

There's a bit more to this one than the usual run. Along with the stalls, there'll be carol and sing-along acts performing at Bankers Corner, so you'll have music going while you shop. The market itself brings together more than 30 local stallholders offering produce, drinks and wares from nearby farms and makers, and there's a brocante area for antiques if you're looking for something a bit different for the Christmas period. It's run by Towner Eastbourne and the Eastbourne Food Partnership, with support from Eastbourne BID and Eastbourne Borough Council, and the Eco-Action Network as the community partner for 2026.

If you're a regular, you know the drill: it's a good spot to pick up local food and drink from people who actually make it. And if you fancy a break from the stalls, the Flicker Cafe is onsite at the Towner for fresh coffee, toasties and snacks. The market runs from 9.00am to 1.00pm, so it's a morning thing—plenty of time to get your shopping sorted and still have the rest of the day ahead of you.