Opening Hours
Retail Operating Hours
| Monday – Saturday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 16:30 |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
Restaurant’s Operating Hours
| Monday – Sunday | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| New Year’s Eve | 12:00 – 00:00 |
Cinema Operating Hours (Term Time)
| Monday | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 00:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 00:00 |
| Bank Holidays | 09:00 – 00:00 |
Cinema Operating Hours (School Holidays)
| Monday | 09:00 – 00:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 00:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 00:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 00:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 00:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 00:00 |
Bank Holiday Retail Operating Hours
| Thursday December 5th (Late Night Shopping) | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday 12th December (Late Night Shopping) | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday 19th December (Late Night Shopping) | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day) | Closed |
| Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday 31st December (New Years Eve) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday 1st January 2025 (New Years Day) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Shopmobility
Shopmobility is open Tuesday – Friday, between 09:00 – 16:00
Offering Manual Wheelchairs, Powerchairs and Powered Scooters, for you to enjoy The Beacon and the town.
It is advisable to pre-book.
Call 01323 439585 or email eastbourneshopmob@btinternet.com.
Parking
Car Park Opening Hours:
| Monday – Saturday | 08:00 – 00.00 |
| Sunday | 09.30 – 00.00 |
| Easter Sunday | 12:00 – 00:00 |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| New Year’s Eve | 08:00 – 00:00 |
Car park closing times are subject to the last film showing. Lift access is available only at Sainsbury’s entry and exit point from 18:30 onwards.
Car Park Entrance:
Maximum Headroom 1.8M (5’11)
Car Park Entry Via – Longstone Road
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Car Park Tariff:
| 1 hours: | £1.40 |
| 2 hours: | £2.80 |
| 3 hours: | £4.20 |
| 4 hours: | £5.60 |
| 5 hours: | £7.00 |
| 6 hours: | £8.40 |
| 7 hours: | £9.80 |
| 8 hours: | £11.20 |
| 9 hours: | £12.60 |
| 10 hours: | £14.00 |
| 11 hours: | £15.40 |
| 12 hours: | £16.80 |
| 24 hours: | £16.80 |
| Evening (18:00 – 00:00) | £1.20 |
| Sunday (All Day) | £1.40 |
All payment machines have contactless payment options. No vehicles are to be left overnight. From January 2024 all parking machines will be cashless.
If your stay exceeds 24 hours you will be charged the standard 24-hour charge plus the costs for the additional time brackets.
If you have any queries regarding parking, please call one of our team on 01323 643431
Disabled & Parent and Child Parking
Our designated disabled parking bays are located on the 2nd floor of the car park, conveniently located adjacent to the elevators.
The parent and child parking can be found throughout all levels of the car park.
There are no parking concessions available for blue badge holders.
Electric Car Charging Points
Electric charging points can be found on Level 2 of the car park.
Accessibility
Access to the centre
The Beacon is fully wheelchair accessible with step free access into the Centre, from Terminus Road and Ashford Road. We also have five lifts providing access to and from The Beacon Car Park.
Disabled Parking
Our designated disabled parking bays are located on the 2nd floor of the car park, conveniently located adjacent to the elevators.
Lost Property
All lost property found is held in the security office next to Deichmann on the first floor. This office is contactable on 01323 643431
Click and Collect
Click & collect makes visiting us that little bit easier.
Simply choose Click and Collect when you purchase from a retailer’s website and select us as your closest store.
Wi-Fi
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi at The Beacon. Just select BT Openzone from the network list in your phone, laptop or tablet settings, and follow the simple on-screen instructions to register. Then you’re free to browse the web as you browse all of our fantastic stores!
Toilets
The centre’s toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, adjacent to Tui.
Baby Changing facilities are also available, alongside our accessible toilets, as well as within the main ladies toilets.
Accessible Toilets
Accessible toilets are available within the centre and are located adjacent to Shades.
The Beacon also provides a Changing Places toilet which includes height-adjustable hoists, equipment and adequate space for those whose needs are not met by standard accessible toilets. These facilities are operated via a RADAR Key system. RADAR Keys can be obtained from the Shopmobility Office.
For more information about accessibility at the centre, see below.
First Aid
In case of an accident or emergency you can trust that you’ll be in safe hands at The Beacon. Our security staff are all trained in first aid skills so if you are in need of help or assistance please ask one of the team as soon as possible and they will happily offer you the help you need.
Cash Machines
You can find cash machines in the following locations:
- Metro Bank
- Marks & Spencer
- NM Money
- Sainsbury’s
Photo-Me Photobooth
Whether you need an instant passport picture or some fun photos for your loved ones to carry around in their wallet, PhotoMe has got you covered. The photo booth is located on the lower ground next to Sainsbury’s exit point.
Contact Photo-me customer services here
Careers
The Beacon is a great place to work, whether you’re looking for part-time or full-time opportunities.
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