This Valentine’s Day, Eastgate Shopping Centre is giving you the chance to WIN an unforgettable romantic escape for two on Friday 14th February at the luxurious Pennyhill Park in Surrey!

Win 3 Months Free Parking at Eastgate Shopping Centre! 🚗

We’re making your shopping trips even better! Enter our exclusive giveaway for the chance to win 3 months of free parking at Car Park 6 at Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon.

 

How to Enter:

1. Head to Facebook or Instagram, and follow the instructions on the Giveaway post. It only takes 1 minute!

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy stress-free parking while you shop, dine, and explore Eastgate.

Hurry! Entries close 22nd February. The winner will be announced on 23rd February 2025.

T&Cs apply. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. 

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Eastgate Shopping Centre!

📅 Date: Saturday, 1st February 2025
📍 Location: Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon

Join us for an exciting celebration as we welcome the Year of the Dragon with vibrant traditions, performances, and family-friendly activities!

What’s On:
🐉 World-Famous Lion Dance – Experience the magic as the Lion Dance weaves through the centre, visiting shops and spreading good fortune! (Starts at 12 PM)
🥋 Martial Arts Performances – Be amazed by dynamic displays from Kam’s Martial Arts Club, showcasing skill and strength. (From 11 AM)
🎨 Arts & Crafts Stall – Get creative with themed crafts for all ages! (Open from 9 AM)

Bring the whole family and start the year with positivity and good luck!

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School Choir Week at Eastgate Shopping Centre

 

Dates: Monday, December 9th – Friday, December 13th
Performance Times: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM

 

Join us for a heartwarming celebration of talent and community at Eastgate Shopping Centre’s School Choir Week! From December 9th to 13th, we’re thrilled to showcase the incredible voices of local school choirs. Each day, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy uplifting performances at 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM.

Bring your family and friends to experience the joy of live music and the festive spirit that fills our shopping centre. Let’s come together to support our young performers as they share their passion for singing and spread holiday cheer throughout Eastgate.

Don’t miss out on this special event – mark your calendars and get ready to be serenaded! We can’t wait to see you there.

Eastgate’s Festive Fun Day – Saturday, 30th November

 

Get ready for a magical day of festive fun at Eastgate Shopping Centre! Bring the whole family and enjoy a range of Christmas-themed activities:

 

• Meet Elsa & Olaf (12pm-4pm): Say hello to your favourite Frozen characters and capture the magic with a photo!
• Christmas Elf Hunt: Follow the trail, work out the word it spells and receive a Christmas treat upon completion.
• Letters to Santa Station: Write your wish list to Santa and pop it in our post box to send it straight to the North Pole.
• Live Christmas Band: Enjoy the holiday spirit with live music from a Christmas band performing your favourite festive tunes.
• Face Painting: Let your little ones get into the Christmas spirit with some fun and festive face paint designs.
• Snow Globe Ball Pit: Dive into our giant snow globe ball pit and see if you can find the hidden candy canes within 5 minutes!
• Retailer Pop-Ups (TBC): Discover exciting offers and activities from our retailers.

 

Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, and festive magic. We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you at Eastgate! 🎄

The Grinch is BACK at Eastgate! 🚨

After causing chaos last year and stealing the spotlight, he’s making his much-anticipated return on Saturday, 7th December from 11am-4pm.

Last year, he nearly ruined Christmas and even got detained by Security! 👮‍♂️ This time, we need everyone to help us stop him from wreaking more havoc and keep the Christmas spirit alive! 🎄

Catch him if you can, as he sneaks around Eastgate in true Grinchy style, spreading mischief and festive fun.

Don’t miss this hilarious and heartwarming event – join us for some festive shenanigans! 💚

 

Let’s make sure Christmas stays merry and bright!

Join Us for a Magical Start to Christmas on Saturday, 16th November!🎄

 

We’re kicking off the festive season in style at Eastgate Shopping Centre, and you won’t want to miss it!

 

🕛 Grotto Grand Opening – 12pm:
Be there as we unveil our enchanting Christmas Grotto, the perfect place for little ones to meet Santa and make their holiday wishes come true!

🍭 Candy Cane Stilt Walkers:
Keep your eyes peeled for our fun candy cane stilt walkers roaming the centre, handing out sweet treats to spread some holiday cheer!

🎉 Basildon Council’s Christmas Extravaganza – From 4pm:
Head to Basildon Town Centre after our event for the Council’s spectacular Christmas celebration! Expect a Christmas market filled with festive goodies, thrilling panto performances, live music, and entertainment for the whole family. 🎭

🧸 The Entertainer Pop-Up:
The much-loved retailer will join us at this event. Details TBC…

 

Make sure to mark your calendars and bring your family for a day full of festive fun and Christmas magic! ✨

 

See you there! 🎅🎄

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

This festive season, Eastgate Shopping Centre is giving you the chance to win your Christmas Wishlist! 🎄✨

• Available the first three weekends of November: 2nd & 3rd / 9th & 10th / 16th & 17th

• OPEN DAILY from 21st November to 24th December

• It’s FREE to visit the grotto, but booking is essential.
• Optional purchases like photographs, key rings, snow globes, and more are available to capture the magic. See below for prices!

• Single Photo Frame: £8.00
• Keyring: £7.50
• Bauble: £9.50
• Snow Globe: £12.00
• Glitter Frame: £15.00
• Two Photo Frames: £12.50

• Silver Package: £16.50
  Includes: Bauble and Keyring.
• Gold Package: £18.50
  Includes: Snow Globe and Keyring, plus two Photo Frames.
• Platinum Package: £22.00
  Includes: Bauble, Glitter Frame, two Photo Frames, and a Keyring.