Meet friends, have fun and keep speaking English after class

The social programme is a weekly offering of activities which complement your English language lessons.

A social activity gives you an opportunity to meet new friends and discover everything Eastbourne and the UK has to offer, and it’s a great way to extend and practise your English. Some activities are free of charge, some are with a tour leader whilst others are suggestions for you to do with friends or on your own, some have a fee which depends on the duration, the distance and the cost of the activity itself.

We have a Social Activities Organiser - a full-time member of staff - who is responsible for organising the programme of social activities. When you arrive at the school in Eastbourne on your first day, we’ll introduce you to this member of staff, explain how activities work, and what you have to do to sign up (reserve a place) on the activities, trips and excursions that you’re interested in.

There is a wide range of activities, local tours and weekend excursions to choose from:

  • activities include conversation club, sports, bowling laser quest and a tour of Eastbourne on your first day. These activities typically cost £5 to £15.
  • local tours include Hastings, Lewes and Brighton and typically cost £15.
  • weekend excursions include London, Canterbury, Oxford and Cambridge and typically cost £50 to £85.

We also offer weekend excursions through a local company Discovery Tours.

Once you’re in school, we can also help you to plan other things you might like to do independently.

Social programme

Monday 16 June (afternoon) Walking Tour of Eastbourne

An aerial photo of Eastbourne's seafront, which uses a fish-eye lens to which makes it look like the beach is curving away from view. The pier is prominent in the shot, as is the sandy coloured beach. The sea is an inviting turquoise colour.

Join us for a tour of Eastbourne, explore the beauty it has to offer.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Tuesday 17 June (evening) Bowling

We are off to the Bowling alley to have some fun!
Meet: Eastbourne Railway Station
Time: 18:45

£12

Wednesday 18 June (afternoon) Photo Hunt!

Search Eastbourne to find the answers to riddles. Take a photo and race back to ELC! The winner receives a prize.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Thursday 19 June (afternoon) Sports in the park

Join us for a fun afternoon of sports in the sun, playing football, badminton, rounders, and many more.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Thursday 19 June (evening) BEDE'S LEGAT DANCE ACADEMY -Theatre show

Time:19:30
Meet: Devonshire Park Theatre

from £17.50

Friday 20 June (afternoon) Brighton Trip

We are taking a train to Brighton! Join us in exploring the wonders that Brighton has to offer! We will also visit King George IV's famous Royal Pavilion!
Meet: Railway station
Time: 12:45

£15