The Return to the 80s event, organised by Roger Crouch and Russell Nisbet, drew crowds to the Metropole Lawn next to the De La Warr Pavilion.
The event featured 40 classic cars from the era, vintage fairground rides, and replicas of iconic vehicles such as Knight Rider's KITT and the famous DeLorean from Back to the Future.
Live entertainment featured 80s songs such as I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), by Whitney Houston, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), by the Eurythmics, and Into the Groove, by Madonna.
Hastings Stage Studio and Wrong Jovi, a Bon Jovi tribute band, also provided entertainment.
Visitors had the chance to meet ET from the 1982 movie and Gizmo, from the 1984 film Gremlins.
People were dressed in 80s keep-fit outfits and some wore yellow coats from Maplins holiday camp, featured in the 80s sitcom, Hi-de-Hi.
Roger said: “Events like this bring visitors to Bexhill, which helps the local economy and also brings the community together.
“I love doing the one-off events as we've done with the 70s Explosion, the 60s Revolution and the Wild West one. It brings something different each year, and people get a kick out of going down a different themed route each year.
“Russell Nisbet and I would like to thank all the brilliant artists that entertained everyone, but especially our local Bexhill Musical Theatre and Hastings Stage Studio, who were amazing with their performances. Thanks to the tech and stage crew, the owners of the of all the wonderful 80s vehicles, the great support of the De La Warr Pavilion's staff team.
“Great thanks to Carlie Hosseignholizadeh, Sarah Evans, Greg Draven, Richard Evans, Lara, Lucas and Marcus Evans, Fiona Hemsworth, Howard Martin, Hazel Timpe, Brian Drayson. Charlie Rowland and Fiona's marshals for the vehicles.
“But most importantly, sincere thanks to the thousands of community and visitors that created that atmosphere.”
He also thanked Bexhill Town Council, Rother District Council, and Bexhill Chamber of Commerce for their support.
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Bexhill Returns to the 80s event on July 11 2026. Photo by Jeff Penfold Photo: Jeff Penfold
10. Bexhill Returns to the 80s event on July 11 2026. Photo by Andrew Clifton
Bexhill Returns to the 80s event on July 11 2026. Photo by Andrew Clifton Photo: Andrew Clifton
11. Bexhill Returns to the 80s event on July 11 2026. Photo by Andrew Clifton
Bexhill Returns to the 80s event on July 11 2026. Photo by Andrew Clifton Photo: Andrew Clifton
12. Bexhill Returns to the 80s event on July 11 2026. Photo by Andrew Clifton
Bexhill Returns to the 80s event on July 11 2026. Photo by Andrew Clifton Photo: Andrew Clifton