Bandstand Makes Bold Choice for Big Day
An iconic Sussex landmark can now become part of a couple’s big day as Eastbourne Bandstand is licensed for weddings and ceremonies, offering a venue with a difference in the UK’s sunniest place.
Eastbourne Bandstand, with its semi-circular design, silver finial and blue domed roof, is a unique landmark on the south of England and starting this spring, the majestic 1930s building is available for couples to hire for their special day.
With breathtaking views over the main resort beach and out to sea, the Bandstand boasts impressive architecture and an authentic seaside atmosphere, ideal for couples searching for the ultimate quirky venue.
A spokesperson for Eastbourne Borough Council said “We are very excited to launch Eastbourne Bandstand as a wedding and ceremony venue and hope that it will be make a great alternative option for happy couples. As the country’s only fully operational Bandstand hosting over 130 concerts each year, it is swathed in history; from hosting greats such as Johnny Spice to the plaque in memory of an Eastbourne bandsman playing on the Titanic when it sank in 1912, as well as featuring more recently on the big screen in Foyle’s War and Little Britain - the Bandstand really does offer something a bit different when it comes to wedding venues!”
Situated in prime position on Eastbourne seafront, the Bandstand is ideally located for couples looking to put together a wedding package that brings together the best of the seaside destination. With the recently opened Ocean Suite on the end of Eastbourne Pier offering an equally impressive venue for a reception with stunning 360 degree views of the coast, couples have the potential to set their big day on two of Eastbourne’s most famous tourist landmarks.
With a line of hotels opposite the Bandstand, including the refurbished 4-star Cavendish Hotel, Big Sleep Hotel offering celebrity inspired funky décor, or The Grand Hotel offering a reception and honeymoon suite in England’s only 5-star seaside hotel, the venue is ideally located for a choice of reception settings.
And if the happy couple don’t want to honeymoon in Eastbourne, then the resort’s Dolly the VW Camper Van, available to hire from Eastbourne Holiday Campers, offers the chance to set off around the UK and Europe on board the ultimate room with a view!
Eastbourne Bandstand is available to hire from £250 per hour and offers seating for up to 600 guests inside the magnificent venue on Eastbourne seafront. Also available to hire for civil partnerships, naming days and renewal of vows, call 01323 410611 to enquire about making a booking.
Couples interested in using the quirky venue should also keep checking Eastbourne tourism website VisitEastbourne.com for details of a special competition coming soon for the chance to win their wedding at the Bandstand!
