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3D Alice in Wonderland comes to town
THE eagerly anticipated 3D adaptation of Alice in Wonderland hit cinema screens recently and visitors to Eastbourne can enjoy a fantasy themed adventure of their own with a seafront trail inspired by the story's author who spent 19 summer holidays at the resort.
The annual Eastbourne Festival, organised and promoted by The Eastbourne Festival Community Interest Company, kicks off in a few week's time with a Marshmellow Night Art Trail along the seafront on Saturday 3 April, this year themed by the popular children's story.
Visitors joining the trail can enjoy a taste of Carroll's magical tales with a Twilight hat procession leading the parade along the promenade to the Bandstand where a mad hatters tea party, static art pieces, story telling and a short performance will bring the seafront to life.
Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Member for Tourism, Councillor Susan Morris said, "Alice in Wonderland is such a wonderful story and with the release of the new film this year, it's brilliant timing for Eastbourne to host an event inspired by the author.
"The Eastbourne Festival offers such a wide variety of events this year and with the Marshmellow Night Art Trail getting the three weeks of festivities underway, there is certainly lots to look forward to in April."
Schoolchildren will also get the chance to join in the fun this spring as a series of free hat making workshops take place in various Eastbourne schools.
And during the Easter weekend, visitors can head to the Lifeboat Museum at 7.30pm and join in with the free trail leading to one of Eastbourne's most iconic landmarks.
Other events taking place as part of the Eastbourne Festival from April 3 - April 25 include a mass sing-along on the Western Lawns, burlesque evenings and artist open houses.
For more information on the Marshmellow Night Art Trail or any other events as part of the Eastbourne Festival visit www.eastbournefestival.co.uk
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