Guests were offered culinary delights, demonstrations by the home's 90 new team members and a tour of its facilities, including nine luxurious suites that are part of a unique retirement living offering called The Residences. Residents of The Residences enjoy access to premium suites with kitchenettes, along with exclusive amenities such as a celebrations area, terrace, fine dining and concierge services.

Additional features of the home include a sensory room for residents living with dementia, an activities room with a baby grand piano, and winter and summer terraces for gardening, as well as bird watching and socialising. Outdoor amenities include a summer house, a gardening club area with raised planters, and a courtyard for alfresco dining. Ian Cole, general manager at Hallmark Willingdon Park Manor, expressed excitement about introducing the new home to the Eastbourne community, emphasizing the dedication of the team to support residents during later life. He said: ‘Much thought and consideration has gone into Willingdon Park Manor to help residents live active, independent and fulfilled lives.

We have lots of spaces residents and their loved ones can enjoy quality time together and make new memories. Meanwhile, managing director of Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, Aneurin Brown, said: ‘I am incredibly proud of the team who have made Willingdon Park Manor the beautiful home that it is today.