Published 18 March 2026
Eastbourne continues to surprise me with how much it has to offer — and this week is a good example, with a few interesting ways to step out, try something a little different, and see familiar spaces in a new light.
A different kind of Saturday morning…
If your usual plan is a wander into town, you might not realise there’s free live music just around the corner.
At the Under Ground Theatre, Saturday mornings are given over to live performances — a mix of local musicians and experienced artists covering everything from blues and folk to rock and acoustic sets.
It’s volunteer-run, part of a registered charity, and regularly draws a crowd of around 150 people.
It’s the kind of thing that’s easy to miss — even if you’re often nearby.
10am–12 noon (doors open 9.30am)
Free entry
Refreshments available
https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk/whats-on
Out for a walk (with company)
There’s a network of free, guided health walks across Eastbourne each week, with routes through Hampden Park, Motcombe Gardens, the seafront, Willingdon & Polegate.
Organised by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) — a national charity helping people connect with nature and local green spaces — the walks are friendly, relaxed, and typically last around an hour.
Some routes are suitable for prams and wheelchair users.
There’s no need to book — just turn up a few minutes before the start.
You can find the full list of walks and meeting points here:
https://www.tcv.org.uk/southeast/sussex/east-sussex-healthy-walks/
A thoughtful way to mark the changing season
A Spring Equinox gathering is taking place at the Rooted Community Food growing space on Gorringe Road — a volunteer-led project centred around sustainable growing and community wellbeing, tucked among the town’s lattice of allotments.
The morning brings together a mix of nature-based activities and creative workshops, a guided bird walk and hands-on sessions exploring the season. With plenty of interactive elements, it has a gentle, family-friendly feel — particularly for younger children.
It’s the kind of event you can dip into — whether you stay briefly or settle in for the morning.
Saturday 21 March
10:00 – 13:00
Gorringe Road Allotments
Pay-as-you-feel
Free places available if needed (via the organisers)
More details: rooted.food
A community choir with an unusual home
Something quietly lovely has been taking place on Saturday mornings at Eastbourne Crematorium.
A community choir called The Hummingbirds meets in the chapel, welcoming anyone who’d like to come along and sing — no auditions or musical background required.
It’s perhaps not the first place you’d think of for a choir.
The idea is simple — singing together, lifting the mood, and sharing a bit of community along the way.
It began as a space for people experiencing loss, and has gently grown into something open to anyone who’d like to come along.
The choir was started by local celebrant Emma Sewell-Hunter, who welcomes anyone curious to come and try it for themselves.
Saturday · 10:30am
Eastbourne Crematorium Main Chapel
Free and open to all
More details can be found on the Eastbourne Crematorium website or you can contact Emma at emma@theablecelebrant.co.uk to find out more.
A different kind of comeback for a familiar space…
A town centre unit that’s been empty for some time — and once housed a well-known haberdashery — could soon have a new purpose, with plans submitted for a 24-hour bingo hall.
Bingo has seen something of a resurgence in recent years, drawing a mix of traditional players and newer audiences.
The proposal would bring round-the-clock use back to the space, adding to both daytime activity and the late-night rhythm of that part of town.
Another small sign of how the town centre continues to evolve.
As with many town centre changes, views are likely to vary. Planning details and the opportunity to share thoughts can be found via the Lewes & Eastbourne Council planning portal (search 82 Terminus Road, comments open until 2 April).
Until next time,
From Eastbourne