Events

Events at The Rum Infusionist Distillery
The Rum Infusionist Distillery

Events at The Distillery

From rum bingo nights to live music and charity quizzes — grab your mates, book a table, and let the good times flow.

Christmas 2026 · Out & About

Find us at the Christmas markets

Seven Christmas markets in three weekends, from Heathfield to Tenterden. Come and say hello, and get your Christmas gifts sorted at our stall.

7 markets 20 Nov – 5 Dec East Sussex & Kent

On the stall: our fruit infusions made with British rum, Christmas gift sets, rum jams and hot sauces, and this year's limited releases.

Weekend one

Friday 20 & Saturday 21 November

2 markets
Also this weekend
The Sara Lee Trust's Christmas Fair banner: free entry, donations welcome
Next stop Sat 21 Nov

The Sara Lee Trust Christmas Fair

Saturday 21 November · 11am – 3pm Little Common Community Centre, Shepherd's Close, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4SQ

A festive fundraising fair with gift stalls, a tombola, children's crafts, refreshments and Father Christmas. Every penny supports the Trust's free counselling and therapies across Hastings and Rother.

Free entryCharity fairFather Christmas
Event details →Poster: The Sara Lee Trust
Weekend two

Friday 27 & Saturday 28 November

3 markets

Saturday 28 November: we're at two markets, in Eastbourne and Battle.

Also this weekend
Hailsham Town Council poster for Hailsham's Christmas Lights Switch-On, Friday 27 November, 1pm to 7pmOur home town
Next stop Fri 27 Nov

Hailsham's Christmas Lights Switch-On

Friday 27 November · 1pm – 7pm · lights on at 6pm Vicarage Field & High Street, Hailsham
Our home town

Our home town's big night: a Christmas market, festive food and drink, live music, carols, Hailsham FM and Father Christmas, before the lights are switched on at 6pm.

Live musicFather Christmas

Hailsham High Street is closed to traffic from about 11am to 9pm.

Event details →Poster: Hailsham Town Council
Eastbourne Christmas Lights Switch-On Saturday 28 November · Eastbourne Official poster coming soon Poster coming soon
Next stop Sat 28 Nov

Eastbourne Christmas Lights Switch-On

Saturday 28 November · 9am – 7pm · lights on at 6pm Terminus Road, Eastbourne BN21 3NE

A Christmas market on Terminus Road from 9am, with festive food, handmade gifts, live music and children's activities, building to the town's big switch-on at 6pm.

All dayLive music
Event details →Official poster to follow
Battle Abbey School Christmas Fayre Saturday 28 November · Battle Official poster coming soon Poster coming soon
Next stop Sat 28 Nov

Battle Abbey School Christmas Fayre

Saturday 28 November · 12pm – 5pm Battle Abbey School, High Street, Battle TN33 0AD

The Friends of Battle Abbey School's festive family afternoon of local food, drink and gifts, on the day Battle's Christmas lights go on at Abbey Green.

Family afternoon
Event details →Official poster to follow
Weekend three

Saturday 5 December

2 markets

Saturday 5 December: we're at two markets, in Tenterden and Bexhill.

Also this weekend
Poster: East Cross Christmas Market for The Big Wrap, Saturday 5 December, 11am to 3pm, free entry
Next stop Sat 5 Dec

East Cross Christmas Market

Saturday 5 December · 11am – 3pm East Cross layby, High Street, Tenterden TN30 6AD

A charity Christmas market raising money for The Big Wrap, which helps local families enjoy Christmas. Handmade and artisan crafts and treats, plus a mega raffle.

Free entryFor The Big Wrap
Event details →Poster: East Cross Christmas Market
Bexhill's Christmas Lights Switch-On Saturday 5 December · Bexhill Official poster coming soon Poster coming soon
Next stop Sat 5 Dec

Bexhill's Christmas Lights Switch-On

Saturday 5 December · 3pm – 7pm Western Road & Devonshire Square, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1AB

Bexhill Lions' Christmas market of local traders, makers and charities, with live entertainment, then the town's lights and tree are switched on as evening falls.

Live entertainment
Event details →Official poster to follow
Can't make it to a market?Everything on the stall is online too, with free UK delivery on orders over £100.
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At The Distillery

Events We're Hosting

Tastings, live music and quiz nights at the distillery. Tables go fast — book below.

Nothing on the calendar just yet — follow us for the next one!

Reserve Your Spot

Book a Table

Tables fill up fast at our events. Pop your details in below and we’ll get you sorted.

Reserve Your Table

Fill in the form and we’ll confirm your booking by email.

Planning a really big one? For groups of 17+ email us directly at info@theruminfusionist.com

Pre-Order Food

Our food boards always sell out fast — pre-order yours to guarantee you don’t miss out! Pay on the night.

PRE-ORDER & SAVE 10%

Baked Camembert

With French bread & Rumaretto Jalapeño Jam Glaze

£15
£13.50
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Cheese Board

Cheeses, crackers, chutney & Pineapple Chilli Rum Jam

£13
£11.70
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Meat Board

Meats, breadsticks, crackers & Rumaretto Jalapeño Rum Jam

£13
£11.70
0

Muffin

Choice of Chocolate or Blueberry

£3
£2.70
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We can accommodate any table size! We set the tables up fresh for each event. Smaller parties (1-2) may share a larger table with other small groups — but that’s half the fun. You never know who you’ll end up chatting to over a cocktail!

Find Us

The Rum Infusionist Distillery Unit 41, Station Road Industrial Estate Hailsham, BN27 3ER

What to Expect

  • Free entry to most events
  • Full cocktail bar and rum tastings
  • Capacity for up to 70 guests
  • Flexible table sizes for any group
  • Booking confirmation sent by email

Questions?

Drop us an email at info@theruminfusionist.com or DM us on Instagram @theruminfusionist — we’re always happy to help.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked

Everything you need to know before heading down to the distillery.

Still got questions? We’re always happy to chat.

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