Description
Eastbourne is one of Britain's more elegant resorts, enjoying a glorious location on the South Coast. Because it is sheltered by Beachy Head and the South Downs it has an excellent sunshine record, always coming around the top of the sunshine league. It has a spacious promenade to stroll along and the world-famous Carpet Gardens line the seafront. Eastbourne has clean inviting beaches predominantly of shingle leading to sand at low tide and offering excellent bathing. There's plenty to see and do with first class shops, museums, carnivals, shows, concerts, dancing in the Winter Gardens and cinemas. There is also a large variety of sporting facilities, whether you want to play or spectate, such as boating, bowls, golf, putting, and walking on the South Downs.
Itinerary
Christmas Special Programme
Monday
Sherry reception on arrival followed by dinner and dancing.
Tuesday (Christmas Eve)
Full Day Shopping Excursion. Gala dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.
Wednesday (Christmas Day)
Morning competition to guess the weight of the Christmas cake. Traditional Christmas lunch with "Santa" and presents. Afternoon tea and games. Dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.
Thursday (Boxing Day)
Morning excursion. Pre-lunch glass of punch followed by Grand Boxing Day Lunch. Free afternoon followed by dinner and fancy dress farewell dance (please bring a costume).
Friday
Depart hotel after breakfast.
Individual hotel programmes may differ slightly from this programme.
Venue Information
Queens Hotel
This magnificent Victorian hotel is situated in an outstanding position overlooking the pier, with sea views from many of its 125 centrally heated bedrooms all of which have bath and/or shower and WC, hair dryer, TV, radio, intercom and tea/coffee making facilities. Spacious public rooms include a cocktail bar, snooker room, sun lounge and two restaurants. Several function rooms include the Princes Suite with its own bar, where entertainment is provided most evenings. Two lifts serve all floors (although the ground and lower ground floors are split level and some stairs are unavoidable). Extensive car parking.
Tel: 01323 722822 A Leisureplex Hotel