Christmas Shopping
High streets and shopping centres keep their doors open late during the festive season and the stunning decorations and entertainment make Christmas shopping a pleasure in 1066 Country. You'll find the perfect gift for all the family in our big high street stores or in our smaller gift shops selling handmade, unusual gifts. The best Christmas food and drink is available from shops and markets try organic meat, bread and cheese from 1066 Country producers.
Christmas in Battle
- Saturday 28 November: Father Christmas comes to town for the Light On celebrations. Parade at 2pm with the Kingfisher Band and Langton Loons. Grotto and charity market in the Memorial Hall. Lights are switched-on by Father Christmas at 5pm
- 10 December: Gala Night - shop, bank and office staff in Battle will be in fancy dress and invite you to join the festivities from 6pm until 9pm. Music from the Battle Town Band.
Christmas in Bexhill
- 03 December: Switch on of Old Town lights at 6pm
- 04 December: Late night shopping 'til 8pm
- 11 and 12 December: Christmas weekend in Manor Gardens, Old Town. Father Christmas arrives at 10.30am with reindeer.
Christmas in the Countryside
Heathfield
- Saturday 28 November: Christmas Magic - Starts at 10am and continues until 4.30pm at the Fire Station where Santa Claus begins his walk around the town and will be in his grotto between 12noon and 1.30pm.
The Union Church is open for coffee, tea and songs. Kings Church opens from 12noon with lots of activities for the children including carol singing, followed by the switching of the Christmas lights at 4.30pm
- Friday 04 December: Christmas Carols - light a candle service will be held by St Wilfrids outside Union Church at 6.30pm. At 7.30pm there will be a Christmas Carol service organised by Heathfield Rotary Club.
Christmas in Hastings
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre
Don't forget that parking is free if you leave the car park after 7pm!
- Thursday 19 November: Late Night Shopping, Christmas light switch on by panto stars with firework display and Arrow FM Roadshow
- Thursday 26 November: Late Night Shopping and Santa's arrival - Santa will be in his grotto on each weekend and late night shopping evenings from then on - only £1.
- Thursday 19 and 26 November: late night shopping until 8.00pm
- Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December: late night shopping until 8.00pm
- Closed 25 December
- Closed 26 December (see individual stores for details of limited opening)
Santa's Grotto Times:
- Thursday 26 November: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
- Saturday 28 November: 12noon - 5.00pm
- Sunday 29 November: 12noon - 4.00pm
- Thursday 03 December: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
- Saturday 05 December: 12noon - 4.00pm
- Sunday 06 December: 12noon - 4.00pm
- Thursday 10 December: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
- Saturday 12 December: 12noon - 5.00pm
- Sunday 13 December: 12noon - 4.00pm
- Thursday 17 December: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
- Saturday 19 December: 12noon - 5.00pm
- Sunday 20 December: 12noon - 4.00pm
- Monday 21 December: 2.00pm - 8.00pm
- Tuesday 22 December: 2.00pm - 8.00pm
- Wednesday 23 December: 2.00pm - 8.00pm
- Thursday 24 December: 12.00am - 4.00pm
Ice Rink
Friday 27 November to Sunday 10 January
Take this fantastic opportunity to experience skating on our new open-air rink - with real ice! Prices are from £5 (off-peak) for a 30 minute session, including skate hire.
Tickets from Hastings Information Centre or call 01424 451128
Christmas in Rye
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