This event has become a favourite in the local calendar and gives the opportunity for visitors to meet members of the emergency services and get an up-close look at 999 response vehicles.
Returning for its 38th year, get a close look at emergency response vehicles, get on board a fire engine or ambulance, see arena demonstrations from the police dogs and sea rescue from the coastguard.
Organised by Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service, Eastbourne Council, Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution), there will also be representatives from voluntary search and rescue teams.
Event is free to visit and runs from Saturday 30th May – Sunday 31th May 2026
Saturday: 10:30am-16:30pm (opening ceremony 11am) Sunday: 11:00am-16:30pm
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Adult | Free |
Follow the main A22 into Eastbourne, at Polegate, follow signs for Eastbourne Seafront. Follow the seafront for three miles to reach the Western Lawns opposite the Grand Hotel
From Eastbourne railway station head south down Terminus Road, following the road into Cornfield Road. At the memorial roundabout take the third exit in to Devonshire Place, this will take you to the seafront. Turn right and follow the promenade until you reach the Western Lawns.
| 999 Display (30 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) |
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* Event start: 10:30 am
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