# Christmas in Little Chelsea 2026

> Christmas in Little Chelsea runs 4 December 2026 in Eastbourne. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 12 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/eastbourne/

Eastbourne, [East Sussex](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/east-sussex/)

One day only: Friday 4 December 2026

| Dates | Friday 4 December 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Opening Times | Friday: **3.45pm to 8.30pm** Ends with a light show and fireworks at 20:00 |
| Where | Grove Road and South Street in the Little Chelsea quarter of Eastbourne town centre BN21 4QA [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.7673,0.2788) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Not stated on the tourism board listing. [Official page](https://www.visiteastbourne.com/whats-on/christmas-in-little-chelsea-p1243691) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the official tourism board's own page, not from another guide.

- [Visit Eastbourne (Eastbourne Borough Council)](https://www.visiteastbourne.com/whats-on/christmas-in-little-chelsea-p1243691), checked 12 October 2026
- [Visit Eastbourne (Eastbourne Borough Council)](https://www.visiteastbourne.com/whats-on/major-events/christmas), checked 12 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.visiteastbourne.com/whats-on/christmas-in-little-chelsea-p1243691). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Christmas in Little Chelsea: Quick Answers

### When is Christmas in Little Chelsea in 2026?

It is on Friday 4 December 2026, for one day only.

### What time does Christmas in Little Chelsea open and close?

Friday 3.45pm to 8.30pm. Ends with a light show and fireworks at 20:00.

### Is Christmas in Little Chelsea free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Christmas in Little Chelsea?

Grove Road and South Street in the Little Chelsea quarter of Eastbourne town centre, Eastbourne BN21 4QA.

## About Christmas in Little Chelsea

One-evening street party in Eastbourne's Little Chelsea quarter with a Christmas market of handmade craft and food stalls, late-night shopping, live music and fireworks. Eastbourne has no multi-day Christmas market on the official tourism pages; Meads Magic (27 November) and the lights switch-on in Terminus Road (28 November) also have stalls.

## Where Is Christmas in Little Chelsea?

Grove Road and South Street in the Little Chelsea quarter of Eastbourne town centre, Eastbourne BN21 4QA. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Christmas in Little Chelsea

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Friday 4 December.

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## Have You Been to Christmas in Little Chelsea?

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Hastings Christmas Designer Maker Fair  Hastings, East Sussex  21 to 22 Nov 2026  14 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hastings/) [Brighton Christmas Market  Brighton, East Sussex  2026 dates not yet announced  19 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/brighton/) [The Pantiles Boutique Christmas Market  Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent  13 Nov to 24 Dec 2026  Open 13 to 15 Nov, 20 to 22 Nov, 27 to 29 Nov, 4 to 6 Dec, 11 to 13 Dec and 18 to 24 Dec only  25 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tunbridge-wells/) [Tenterden Christmas Market  Tenterden, Kent  19 to 22 Nov 2026  27 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tenterden/) [Hever Christmas Fair  Hever, Kent  6 Nov 2026  30 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hever-castle/)

See all [Christmas markets near Brighton](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/near/brighton/). More in [South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).