The Waterfront

13/10/2026

Getting the drains ready for winter at Sovereign Harbour! 🚛💦

The Sweeptech team have been on site today giving the car park gullies a thorough clean. Clearing out the silt and debris now helps keep the car park free-draining, so there’s less standing water and fewer puddles through the wetter months.

It’s one more job ticked off as we get the harbour ready for Winterland. ❄️✨

Thanks for your patience while the work is carried out. 👏

EastSussex

07/10/2026

It may be a grey and rainy day at Sovereign Harbour, but the improvements keep on coming! 🌧️⚓
The team have been out in all weathers giving the waterfront some extra care:
🪵 New timber fencing along the roadside
⬅️ A brand new keep left bollard at the entrance
🌱 Grass cutting along the waterside banks
It’s all part of smartening up the waterfront and getting everything ready for Winterland. ❄️✨
A big thank you to everyone braving the drizzle to keep the harbour looking its best! 👏
BehindTheScenes EastSussex

06/10/2026

✨ Sovereign Shines is back at Sovereign Harbour! ✨
It’s time to dig out the fairy lights and get your boat sparkling for the festive season! 🎄⚓
📅 Judging takes place on the evening of Friday 4th December, so make sure your lights are switched on that night to be in with a chance.
🏆 The prizes:
🥇 1st Prize – A lift, pressure wash and re-launch
🥈 2nd Prize – £200 waterfront restaurant voucher
🥉 3 Runner-up Prizes – £100 restaurant voucher each
⚡ Plus, every boat taking part on the night will receive a complimentary £5 electric top-up!
Let’s make the harbour shine brighter than ever this Christmas. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🌟
MarinaLife EastSussex

03/10/2026

Bike-Fest from the sky and on the ground 🚁🏍️ The drone shows just how many riders packed into The Waterfront today, and up close there was plenty to admire, from Italian superbikes to one-off customs. BikeShow Motorcycles Bikers BikeLife MotorcycleLife UKBikers SussexBikers EastSussex Ducati Superbike CustomBikes Trike DronePhotography DJI AerialPhotography Bikestagram RideOrDie TwoWheels MotoPhotography VisitEastbourne

28/09/2026

From festive skating and live music to Christmas characters, ice hockey, bike fest, Santa, the Grinch and so much more — there’s something for everyone this December at The Waterfront! ❤️

🎅 1st–31st December
📍 Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne
⛸️ Ice rink, market & fun fair open daily from 10am with winterlandeastbourne

✨ Save the dates, bring your friends & family, and make some magical winter memories! ✨

17/09/2026

Phase 2 is underway at Sovereign Harbour! 🚧❄️
Groundworks have started on the new accessible walkway for winterlandeastbourne — the diggers are in and the site is taking shape by the Waterfront.
An aerial look this morning at the progress. Can’t wait to see it all lit up for Christmas 🎄
Is Coming AccessibleForAll

16/09/2026

❄️ Phase One has officially begun! ⛏️✨

The summer sand pit is now being removed as we begin transforming the space ready for something very exciting this winter… ⛸️🎄

Our preparations for winterlandeastbourne are officially underway, and we can’t wait to see it all take shape!

Watch this space as the transformation begins… 👀❄️

📍 The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne
📅 Winterland Festival | 1st–31st December 2026

16/09/2026

❄️ WINTERLAND IS COMING TO SOVEREIGN HARBOUR! 🎄✨

Get ready to step into a magical festive world this December!

✨ REAL ICE RINK
🎡 TRADITIONAL FUN FAIR
🎁 CHRISTMAS MARKET
❄️ Festive treats, twinkling lights & Victorian Christmas charm!

📅 1st–31st December 2026
📍 The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne

16/09/2026

It’s happening! 👀❄️

The transformation has officially begun, and we can’t wait to see Winterland take shape! 🎄⛸️

Be sure to follow WinterLand Eastbourne for all the latest updates as the countdown to December begins! ✨

🚧❄️ THE TRANSFORMATION HAS BEGUN! ❄️🚧

Winterland 2026 is officially taking shape at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne!

The ground is now being prepped and prepared, ready to transform this waterfront space into a festive area throughout December. 🎄✨

And there’s LOTS happening…

⛸️ ICE RINK – Ice skating throughout the festival, Learn to Skate sessions, Learn to Play Ice Hockey and live Reindeers vs Snowmen ice hockey matches – FREE TO WATCH!

🎡 FUN FAIR – Festive rides and attractions for the family.

🎄 CHRISTMAS MARKET – Alpine-style market huts packed with festive treats, gifts, food and more.

🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO – Meet Santa in the run-up to Christmas.

💚 THE GRUMPY GROTTO – Mischief, mayhem and a very different Christmas experience!

🔥🍷 ALPINE MULLED W**E HUT – Warm up with a festive drink by the harbour.

👹 KRAMPUS PARADE – A spectacular Krampus parade through Sovereign Harbour on 5th December.

🛟🎅 SANTA ARRIVES BY RNLI – Come and see Santa make a very special arrival at the harbour ahead of the Krampus Parade.

🎶 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Choirs, live music, DJs and special performances throughout December.

🎅⛸️ SKATE WITH SANTA – A special Christmas Eve skating session.

🏒 LIVE ICE HOCKEY • THEMED DAYS & NIGHTS • FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD • DRINK • CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCES & MORE!

🎟️ ICE RINK TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
https://winterland.onlineticketseller.com/

📍 SOVEREIGN HARBOUR, EASTBOURNE
📅 1ST–31ST DECEMBER 2026

This patch of ground is about to look VERY different...

LIKE • FOLLOW • SHARE and watch WINTERLAND 2026 come to life! ❄️🎄⛸️