Hops – Bexhill Returns to the 80s

Who remembers the popular “Hops” at the De La Warr Pavilion?

We’re taking a trip back in time as Bexhill seafront returns to the 1980s for one special day on 11 July. To celebrate, we’re looking back at some brilliant memories from the decade – and musician Pete Prescott has kindly shared these fabulous images of Hops with us.

We hope to have these photographs on display in our foyer on the day, helping bring the sights, sounds and stories of the 80s back to life at the Pavilion.

Were you there? Do you have memories of Hops or the De La Warr Pavilion in the 1980s? We’d love to hear from you. Share your photographs and stories with us at pavilionstories@dlwp.com – and we can help showcase them as part of the day’s celebrations.

Join us as Bexhill returns to the 80s for a nostalgic day.

Featuring the Back To The Future Delorean time machine, themed market, classic 80s vehicles, children’s entertainment and a few 80s surprises celebrating the music and style of an iconic decade.

A FREE to attend event with great live 80s music all day.

Find out more about the event here: https://www.dlwp.com/event/bexhill-returns-to-the-80s/

Posted by Joel Cheshire on Monday 29 June 2026