LOCAL CLUBS, ORGANISATIONS AND RETAILERS.

Help your children to become a well-rounded individuals by encouraging them to take part in regular weekly activities.  We're spoiled for choice in Eastbourne and there are also plenty of places where kids can go to make new friends or simply let off steam.  

Where I've included web addresses simply click on them to go straight to the websites.

If you think we're missing a club that you would like to recommend to others 
please click on the 'Contact Us' button on the home page and let me know.

BABY SIGNING

SING AND SIGN
Term time classes Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. 
Contact Fiona on (01323) 732442 or
www.singandsign.co.uk

TINY TALK
Contact Lynda on (01323) 741947
www.tinytalk.co.uk

BABY EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES.

NURSERY WAREHOUSE.
3 Star Road, Eastbourne (behind Waitrose).
"Everything you need to create a safe and wonderful start for your baby".
Monday-Saturday 9.15am-5pm
Late night opening Thursday until 6.30pm.
www.thenurserywarehouse.com

BOOK SHOPS FOR CHILDREN

MR & MRS DOAK'S BUMPER BOOKSHOP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
35 Grove Road, Eastbourne.
Eastbourne's new children's bookshop also has a 
tearoom where you can buy drinks and light snacks.  Lots of events, 
competitions and storytelling sessions.  
This is becoming a focal point for local parents and their children, somewhere to meet friends or just spend time with your family.
 (01323) 737110

CHILDREN'S CENTRES

EASTBOURNE CHILDREN'S CENTRES
A range of activities and services are offered to parents and children under 5, 
including Fun days and Drop In and Play sessions.
Call (01323) 464160

CHILDCARE INFORMATION

KITES FAMILY INFORMATION
Towards the back, inside Eastbourne Central Library, Grove Road.
Get help with finding childminders, nurseries, playgroups and lots of useful advice.
The service is FREE.
(01323) 737294.

DANCE CLASSES

COMMUNITY WISE CHILDREN'S DANCE CLASSES
Wednesdays 3.40-6.50pm.
Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne.
For ages 2 1/2 to over 8s.  
Ballet, jazz and freestyle.
(01323) 734120 or 07789 002952 (after 6pm).

SUSSEX SCHOOL OF DANCE
Eastbourne town centre.
For ages 18 months plus.
Ballet, modern ,jazz, tap, national, Greek, drama, singing, 
disco/freestyle, ballroom and Latin-American.
Call Lisa Innes (Jade Powers) on 01323 503588  
or Pippa Garner on 07872 027712
email info@sussexdance.co.uk
www.sussexdance.co.uk

FITNESS

GYMBABES
Mondays 11.30am.
Shinewater Sports Centre, Eastbourne.  
Massage and exercise for babies using lots of colourful equipment.  
From 6 months to walking.  £3 per session per child.
Call Veronika on (01424) 850265
www.tumbletots.com/eastbourne-hastings

TUMBLETOTS
Various days.  Venues at:  Shinewater, Willingdon Trees, Hailsham, Seaford 
and Eastbourne.
Lots of physical fun with safe, colourful equipment.
From walking to age 5.  
Normally £4.80 per session, but only £1 to Eastbourne residents.
Call Veronika on (01424) 850265
www.tumbletots.com/eastbourne-hastings

CACL GYM CLASSES
Various days during term time.
Eastbourne Sports Centre, University of Brighton , Denton Road, Eastbourne.  
Gymtots
Wednesdays: ages 4-5 from 4-5pm and from 5-6pm.
Saturdays: ages 4-5 from 9-10am.
(01323) 730467 or www.caclsports.co.uk

FOOTBALL CLUBS

SOVEREIGN SAINTS
Saturdays 9.30-11am.
Behind Lakeside Cafe, Hampden Park.
FREE training for boys and girls aged 4-7.
Also looking for new players for Under 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s teams.
Contact Paul Garnell (01323) 461040 or www.freewebs.com/sovereignsaints

MOBILE TOY LIBRARY

TOYS IN MOTION
For all children aged between 0-5.
Phone to find out when the library will be near you.
(01323) 440002 / (07771) 593965.

MUSIC 

JUNGLE JAM
Bonners Music Superstore.
Introduction to all aspects of music, without the restraint of specialising in one instrument.  Try guitar, drums & percussion, saxophone, violin, keyboard, piano and more.
Ages 4-7.  10 lessons of 50 minutes for only £99. 
(01323) 639335.

JO JINGLES
Music, singing and movement for ages 6 months to 5 years.
Classes in Eastbourne, Hailsham and Bexhill.
Call Emma on (01323) 479900 or
www.jojingles.com/eastbourne

PERFORMING ARTS

STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL
Fridays afternoons and weekends during term times.
Learn to act, sing and dance.  Classes for ages 4-16.
Contact Di on 0800 169 5089 or www.stagecoach.co.uk

SHOE SHOPS

Copyright www.thefunkyviking.com

There are masses of quality children's shoes and funky clothes at: 
THE FUNKY VIKING 
52 Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UD.  
Kids can also have a haircut while watching a DVD, leaving mum free to browse the collection of unusual gifts and greetings cards.  Then you can all have drinks and cakes in the organic cafe.  This is a shop which has been designed around the needs of parents and kids, so it offers a truly relaxing experience.  
(01323) 648070
To browse before you go visit go to: 
www.thefunkyviking.com

ELIZA BROWN
High Street, Barcombe, near Lewes.
Independent children's shoe shop with old-fashioned standard of service.
All the big brand shoes available to buy or order.
(01273) 401526
www.elizabrown.co.uk

SOFT PLAY CENTRES

HAILSHAM LEISURE CENTRE & PANDAMONIUM, UCKFIELD.
Hailsham Leisure Centre and Framfield Road, Uckfield.
Soft play structures for exploring, with special toddler sessions.  
New fully interactive wall of panels at Pandamaonium.
Hailsham: (01323) 846755
Uckfield:  (01825) 768852
www.freedom-leisure.co.uk

SWIMMING

ANNE BICKMORE SWIMMING
Fridays and Saturdays.
Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive.
Termly swimming courses with Amateur Swimming Assoc coaches.  
Particularly good for beginners.
Contact Anne on (01273) 584151.
www.annebickmoreswimming.co.uk

EASTBOURNE SWIMMING CLUB
Monday evenings.
 Eastbourne Sovereign Centre, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.
Children and adults from beginners to competitive swimmers.
Contact (01323)728649 or come along to the Sovereign Centre on any Monday evening between 6-8.30pm (except bank holidays and August) and ask for details.

MR PETER'S SWIMMING SCHOOL
Mondays and Fridays at Ocklynge School Pool.
Every day Monday to Saturday at St Andrews School Pool, Meads.
Teaching babies (from 3 months) and children of all ages and abilities.  
Learn to swim, improve or even join the swimming squad.
Small groups in a friendly atmosphere.
Contact Peter Voros on 07869 323 107.
www.mr-peters.com

FAMILY H2O BIG WAVE PARTIES.  
Friday evenings, 7.15-9pm.
Sovereign Centre, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.
Family (2+2) £10, (1+1) £6. (01323) 738822.

TENNIS

EASTBOURNE COMMUNITY TENNIS
Indoors at Sovereign Centre, Royal Parade, Eastbourne.
Fun friendly classes for all ages from pre-school to adults.
(01323) 736464.

TOY SHOPS

RAINBOW TOYS
19 Terminus Road,
Eastbourne.
(Between the railway station and Argos).
Mondays-Saturdays: 9am-5.30pm, Sundays: 10.30am-4.30pm.
Proper independent toy shop, with all sorts of toys from pocket money sized 
to big birthday and Christmas presents.
(01323) 739692.


 

 

 

 

 

 
 


 

  



Mums and Dads
I know you're busy and won't be able to stay long, so click here to go to your own folder, at the top of which are subject labels which will lead you to items of interest.  
There are ideas for celebrations, fun activities for your kids, links to useful websites and stuff to entertain you while you sit down with a nice cup of tea, all tidied away into their own sections. 
Hope you enjoy them!



Tinies
Pre-school boys and girls.  
Click here for the folder, then click on one of the subject labels at the top of it's front page.  
You'll find lots of good stuff under the headings: 
Celebrate, Find Out, Go Out, Stay In, Join and Organise.



Tikes
Boys and girls aged 5-11.  
There's nothing for babies or old people here - just fun, useful stuff for kids.  
Click here to go to your own folder, then click on one of the subject labels at the top of the page.  
You'll find lots of good stuff under the headings: 
Celebrate, Find Out, Go Out, Stay In, Join and Organise.  
They'll take you where you want to go.