The Eastbourne is a purpose-developed spectator shelter created to provide covered viewing space that remains sympathetic to its sports ground setting. Developed in response to Eastbourne College’s requirement for an innovative but practical solution, the design adapts Broxap’s Cambridge asymmetric shelter format to create a more refined spectator environment.
Its layout is particularly effective where schools, colleges and sports venues need reliable cover for spectators without introducing an overly heavy or visually intrusive structure.
A key feature of the Eastbourne scheme is the emphasis on a simple and safe internal arrangement. By considering how the shelter integrates with surrounding seating and circulation areas, the design supports comfortable spectator use while maintaining a clean internal space.
This makes it well suited as a pitch side spectator shelter for locations where spectator flow, sightlines and safe movement are important during fixtures and events.
Typical applications include:
• School and college sports grounds
• Rugby and football spectator areas
• Athletics and multi-sport venues
• Training grounds and sports campuses
• Touchline and viewing areas requiring weather protection
As a school spectator shelter, it provides a practical balance of durability, visibility and understated design.
The Eastbourne shelter features a robust modular design, making it suitable for repeated public use in exposed sports environments. This modular approach supports dependable structural performance and can assist with installation planning across different site layouts.
Construction and structural highlights include:
• Robust modular design for sports ground use
• Welded end frames and purlin sections
• Heavy-duty box section construction
• Anti-tamper high strength bolts for secure assembly
This makes the Eastbourne a dependable covered spectator shelter for both education and club-level facilities.
The shelter structure is hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461:2009, providing corrosion protection for long-term outdoor use. This is particularly important in sports environments where shelters are exposed year-round to wind, rain and routine site maintenance.
Construction specification includes:
• Hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461:2009
• Designed for long service life in exposed external conditions
• Suitable for routine maintenance and regular spectator use
The Eastbourne incorporates clear roof cladding using PETg panels, helping to maintain natural light beneath the shelter while still providing effective overhead protection. This supports a more open spectator experience compared with opaque roof systems and helps the structure sit more lightly within sports settings.
Roof features include:
• Clear roof cladding utilising PETg panels
• Overhead weather protection for spectator areas
• Bright, open feel beneath the shelter canopy
As a spectator canopy, this approach works well where preserving visibility and daylight is a priority.
The Eastbourne can be tailored to project requirements with a range of optional upgrades.
Optional features include:
• Internal lighting or solar lighting
• Polyester powder coated paintwork in any RAL colour
• Trapezoidal roof cladding
These options allow the shelter to be aligned with wider campus or sports ground design palettes and operational requirements.
The Eastbourne is a registered design, reflecting its project-led development and considered adaptation for spectator use. This gives specifiers a practical shelter solution with a more tailored feel than standard off-the-shelf pitchside cover.
It can also be paired with other site infrastructure, such as litter bins, seating and cycle parking, to support a coordinated sports facility environment.
With its modular steel construction, clear PETg roof cladding and site-sensitive design approach, the Eastbourne provides a durable sports spectator shelter for schools, colleges and sports venues across the UK & Ireland. Designed for covered viewing, safe internal use and long-term outdoor performance, it is a strong choice for specifiers delivering high-quality pitchside spectator facilities.
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