SUMMER FUN IS ROARING INTO THE BEACON!

Family entertainment throughout the school holidays

Looking for a fun, affordable day out whatever the weather? Head to The Beacon this summer for exciting activities, family-friendly food offers and entertainment for all ages.

Lush Loves Creativity

Thursday 23 & Friday 24 July – Thursday 6 & Friday 7 – Thursday 20 & Friday 21 August

Dive into a world of colour and creativity with the superb Lush team

• • 11am- 12pm – Bath Bomb Making sessions
  • 12pm-2pm – Activities and Demo sessions.
    These will include, Festival Style Glitter and Hair braiding, Hand and Arm massages, Design your own product and make it out of our “FUN” soap, Exclusive sneak peeks at Halloween and Autumn Gourmand range launching 20th August and lots more games we run in our parties and events.
  • 2pm-3pm – Bath Bomb Making session.

Bookable in advance or turn up and pay – price is to cover the Lush products used during sessions.

Spellbinding Storytelling

Thursday 30 July

We’re thrilled to welcome Eastbourne LitFest to The Beacon’s summer activities, with a relaxed and interactive storytelling experience inspired by some of your
children’s favourite books.

The team will be sharing a selection of much-loved stories, including works by Julia Donaldson, alongside songs and plenty of opportunities for children to join in.

Timings

• • 11.00 am – 2.00 pm (approximately)
  • Flexible drop-in format with a short comfort break midway

As this is a family fun focussed day, we anticipate that families will come and go throughout the session rather than remaining seated for the entire time.

Free to attend

Paddington Bear visit

Friday 14 & Saturday 15 August

Enjoy a very special meet and greet with Paddington Bear, all the way from Peru!

Free to attend

Dino Discover Days

Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 August

Prepare for a prehistoric takeover!

Meet amazing dinosaurs as they roam around The Beacon, you could pet a Pterosaur outside Primark, tickle a Brontosaurus outside Boots or come face-to-face with our friendly T. Rex.

Plus, enjoy a spectacular dinosaur show packed with roars, surprises and photo opportunities!

Free to attend

Bea-Con Pop Culture Takeover

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August

Explore different aspects of popular culture under one roof!

Highlights will include, caricature artists, face painting, cosplay competitions, live performances, tabletop gaming tournaments. Plus a local vendors and artists alley to sell merchandise, artwork, and collectibles, adding to the vibrant marketplace atmosphere.

Special guest appearances will offer pop culture fans a chance to hear from creators and influencers.