Eastbourne, England
Eastbourne is an award winning destination, named the official sunniest
place in the UK .
From the Victorian pier and three tier promenade, to a world-class marina
and vibrant watersports centre, Eastbourne is both a classic and modern
thriving English seaside town.
Eastbourne is natural gateway to the the South Downs in East Sussex, on
the South Coast of England and Eastbourne attracts thousands of visitors
looking to get away from it all. The resort is also a wonderful base to
explore the glorious surrounding countryside and the Sussex Coast.
You're only a short drive away from Battle Abbey, famous site of the Battle
of Hastings. If you're interested in this important British event, you should
also visit Pevensey Castle – built upon existing fortifications by William
the Conqueror after coming ashore in 1066.
For fun for all the family - visit nearby Drusillas Park and get nose to
nose with hundreds of exotic animals, from monkeys and crocodiles to penguins
and meerkats.
Ultimately, the beach dominates the activities in Eastbourne itself. And,
whether you're listening to music in the 1930s bandstand or simply dipping
your toes in the Quality Coast award-winning waters, it's easy to see why
the beach is so popular!
There are so many things to do and see in Eastbourne. Enjoy dramatic views
over the English Channel from the UK's highest chalk cliff, Beachy Head.
Afterwards, you can explore the stunning Seven Sisters Country Park (the
Sisters are seven huge chalk cliffs jutting out to sea). Check out the bold,
stunning contemporary artworks in Towner – the shiny new centre of visual
arts for the South East.
Take a short drive to Herstmonceux Castle to enjoy the lovely
Elizabethan gardens, and visit the interactive astronomy centre and observatory.
Head to the end of the pier and try the Victorian Camera Obscura to view
the seafront in amazing 360-degree projections. Devonshire Park.
Eastbourne’s oldest park dating back to late 19th century and today it is
home to the Internaitonal Lawn Tennis Centre which sharse the park with
the CongressTheatre park.
The venue is set in fabulous location and has been host to tennis events
in various forms to the present day of the AEGON Intenraitonal Tournament.
Many great Champions have played here incluing virgina Wade, Chris Evert
and Martina Navarativola and recently the men’s event has been added to
the event. Making it one of the best tournaments to comer and see in a vibrant
and relaxed atmosphere.
Getting there
Eastbourne is very easy to get to by whichever mode transport you choose
by rail
Only 1hrs 30 mins train ride from London (Victoria station)
by road
Easily accessible from the M25 and M23 motorways
by sea
Only 20 mins from Newahaven Port – Transmarche Ferries operate two daily
return sailings between Newhaven and Dieppe all year round. www.ldlines.co.uk.
Other ports are Dover and Folkestone by ferry www.poferries.com or Eurotunnel
www.eurotunnel.co.uk , and by ferry from Oostend to Ramsgate www.ldlines.co.uk
about 2hrs drive.
by air
Easy to get to from Gatwick airport – just an 1hr train ride or drive. Other
nearest airports are Heathrow, approximately 1hr 45 mins by car or 3hrs
30 mins by coach and Stanstead airport approximately 2hrs 15 mins by car
and 3 hrs by train.
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