WIN 1 OF 2 FAMILY TICKETS FOR THE SAFFRONS FIREWORKS DISPLAY THIS FRIDAY
Eastbourne’s best-loved fireworks display returns to The Saffrons Sports Club this Friday, 6 November. It’s a fantastic evening of family entertainment with spectacular fireworks, fairground fun and food and drink. The evening is also an important fundraiser for the grounds which are managed by a charity.
The gates open at 6pm. Come and soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the fairground attractions and rides, and grab a bite to eat and a drink before the big display gets underway at 7.30pm.
The Gun Brewery Taproom will be open throughout the evening. And this year’s line-up of food vendors will include Bon Vivant, serving sweet and savoury crêpes and toasted sourdough raclette sandwiches; The Hungry Nomad, with grilled
ciabatta sandwiches and loaded tater tots; Downtown Deli, serving smash burgers, slow-smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork, and more.
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With something for all ages, The Saffrons promises a brilliant night out and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of Eastbourne’s much-loved community traditions.
Don’t miss out – book your tickets online in advance and get ready for a sparkling night at The Saffrons!
Event details:
When: Friday 6 November
Gates open: 6pm
Fireworks display: 7.30pm
Where: The Saffrons Sports Club, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne
Tickets: Book online here. Please note that tickets must be purchased in advance.
Sales on the gate will no longer be offered for safety reasons.
The Saffrons is just five minutes on foot from the station and the town centre bus stops, and visitors are being urged to come by public transport. Parking will not be available within the grounds on the night. For those travelling to the event by car there is on-street parking in the surrounding area.
Sporting Tradition with a New Social Buzz at The Saffrons
From new sports facilities and a revamped Clubhouse to street food every weekend, craft beer and live entertainment, The Saffrons offers an exciting venue meet, eat, drink and socialise.
There’s an exciting buzz about The Saffrons. While this historic sports venue has long been part of the town’s sporting heritage, the last couple of years have seen a remarkable transformation, with new facilities, a fresh hospitality offering and a growing programme of events making it a destination for far more than sport.
The changes have brought a new lease of life to this much-loved 18-acre venue, creating a welcoming space where sports enthusiasts, families, friends and visitors can come together.
Padel4all Eastbourne opened four new padel courts in 2025. The increasingly popular racket sport has brought a new audience to the grounds, offering opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get active, learn a new sport and enjoy a sociable game.
Golf enthusiasts have also got something new to enjoy with the arrival of Swing Zone Golf , bringing indoor golf and the opportunity to practise and play whatever the weather.
But the transformation hasn’t stopped at sport. The renovated Clubhouse has re-opened as a Taproom managed by Sussex-based Gun Brewery.
The refurbished surroundings, extended outdoor terrace and, most recently, the addition of a large stretch tent have created an attractive new outdoor entertaining area. Known as Saffrons Yard, this covered space provides plenty of room for people to gather, whatever the weather, and makes the venue even more versatile for events, food and drink.
Street food, great beer & a reason to visit every weekend
A further exciting development is its regular programme of visiting street food traders with a different menu every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Along with a breakfast offering of coffee and pastries from 8.30am Tuesday to Sunday.
Over the coming weekend and at the Saffrons Fireworks Display, you’ll find Brighton-based Bon Vivant serving sweet and savoury crêpes and toasted sourdough raclette sandwiches. The Bajan Jerk Box, are bringing Caribbean favourites including curries, rice and peas and mac and cheese. And Downtown Deli, will be hosting Breakfast Club to kick start your Sunday, followed by their Sunday Roast Club from midday til 4pm.
With a choice of brewery-fresh beers in the Gun Brewery Saffrons Taproom, plus wines, spirits and soft drinks, it’s a great place to settle in, catch up with friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
Every weekend offers a different experience. Find out what’s cooking at https://www.gunbrewery.co.uk/saffrons-food-trucks
More than a place for a pint
The Taproom also offers a lively events programme, with regular quiz nights, DJ evenings, pottery workshops, a vintage market and other social events bringing people together throughout the year.
Whether it’s an evening with friends, a relaxed weekend visit, a catch-up over a drink or a night enjoying some music, the atmosphere is friendly and informal.
Every Friday throughout December, Gun Brewery Saffrons Taproom will be hosting Christmas party nights. With food trucks on-site, the bar open and a brilliant line-up of entertainment and music, they’re a great option for small businesses looking for a relaxed staff party venue. Contact The Gun Brewery Saffrons Taproom for more details: saffronsgunbrewery@gmail.com
A new destination for Eastbourne
What makes the changes at The Saffrons particularly exciting is that they build on its long-standing sporting identity. Cricket, hockey and football remain at the heart of the grounds, while the new facilities and hospitality offering have opened the doors to a
much wider community.
You can now visit to play padel, enjoy some virtual golf, watch live sport, sample different street food, meet friends for a drink or join in one of the many events taking place.
It’s a fantastic example of how a traditional sporting venue can evolve into a vibrant community destination.
So, whether you’ve been visiting The Saffrons for years or haven’t yet discovered what’s happening behind its historic flint walls, now is a great time to visit.
The Saffrons is no longer just somewhere to go and watch sport. It’s somewhere to play, eat, drink, celebrate and socialise – and there’s always something new happening. Parking is free within the grounds.
The Saffrons
Compton Place Road,
Eastbourne BN21 1EA
www.thesaffrons.org
