Significant progress is being made on the major repair work at Bexhill’s historic Colonnade, with the project now entering its final stages.

Rother District Council’s extensive works to restore and revitalise the Grade II listed building are almost complete, marking an important milestone in bringing this much‑loved seafront landmark back into community use.

From Friday 27 March, contractors will begin removing the site hoarding that has been in place during construction. This removal may continue into the following week as teams carry out the last minor external repairs and complete interior works. While the majority of the site will reopen, the upper deck will remain fenced off until the final elements are completed, with all works expected to finish by mid‑April.

To welcome residents and visitors back to the seafront space, the council is planning to start reopening the site from Thursday 2 April, coinciding with the Easter school holidays, with a full reopening planned for the summer.

A selection of food trucks and a small number of kiosk traders will be on site offering food and beverages, helping to bring activity and atmosphere back to the Colonnade ahead of full summer trading. The council is also working with local charities and community partners to deliver family‑friendly activities throughout the Easter holiday period.

Alongside the physical restoration, the council is progressing its plans for the building’s longer‑term future. Marketing of the commercial spaces has already attracted strong interest, and the council anticipates having regular traders in place for the summer season.

A Rother District Council spokesperson said: “We’re pleased to see the Colonnade taking shape after months of meticulous work. We look forward to the site coming back into public use over the Easter period, followed by a planned full reopening in the summer. Meanwhile, we continue our marketing plans to secure a vibrant and sustainable long‑term use for this important heritage asset.”

Published: 27th March 2026