| Eastbourne is a traditional seaside resort, boasting | | | | things. |
| five miles ofunspoilt beaches, palm tree lined | | | | Food & Drink: |
| promenades, four golf courses and | | | | Eastbourne, home of the Banoffi Pie, offers |
| Seaside Award clean sea. It offers fun for all of the | | | | everything from 5 stardining and multi-cultural cuisine |
| family, from askate festival to the annual air show, a | | | | to the traditional seaside staple of |
| visit to Eastbourne Pier or achance to dance the | | | | Fish ‘n' Chips and delicious ice cream. Even enjoy |
| night away to live music at the bandstand. | | | | some moregastronomic delights with wine tasting at |
| Places of interest: | | | | nearby vineyards, visit acider farm, indulge in a |
| Eastbourne is a natural gateway to the South Downs | | | | Sussex cream tea, pop into a traditionalcountry pub |
| including nationalbeauty spot Beachy Head. Being close | | | | or visit a farm shop and stock up on fresh Sussex |
| to 1066 Country, Eastbourne is anideal base for | | | | produce. |
| visiting castles, stately homes, vineyards, | | | | The Counting House is a beautiful pub dating back to |
| transportmuseums and exotic gardens across Sussex. | | | | the 17thcentury and as such you can find cosy open |
| Beachy Head, with its dramatic white cliffs and gently | | | | fires to settle yourselfdown in front of to enjoy a |
| undulatingdowns, is an area of outstanding natural | | | | pint or two, or perhaps a glass of wine. |
| beauty and tranquillity whichbelies its proximity to the | | | | They also serve up excellent classic pub food and |
| busy south eastern towns of England. It isa haven | | | | host regular film andquiz nights. |
| for those who like to walk or cycle. It's also a great | | | | Taboo is a modern style café bar aimed at the |
| placefor hang-gliding, mountain boarding, or for the | | | | youngergeneration. As such you can enjoy a brightly |
| rather less extremesport of flying a kite. | | | | coloured décor anddark wooden furniture. There |
| Battle is a busy market town situated close to the | | | | are a good variety of drinks on offer atthe bar and |
| site of thefamous Battle of Hastings. The actual site | | | | well as some tasty tapas dishes too. |
| of the battle was the Senlacfield to the north of the | | | | Slater's Wine Bar is the place for a decent bottle of |
| seaside town of Hastings. Here you canexperience | | | | wine andplenty of choice of different wines available |
| the most famous date in English history, find out how | | | | by the glass. Here you'llfind a convivial atmosphere in |
| thenation changed forever in October 1066 and | | | | which to enjoy quality wine atreasonable prices. |
| discover the facts of the | | | | Bibendum is a restaurant with a separate and equally |
| Norman Conquest in the very place it happened. | | | | popular bararea. You can expect plenty of |
| Herstmonceaux Castle is a magnificent moated | | | | comfortable seating, modern décorand a great |
| castle, set inbeautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan | | | | range of drinks. Food includes gourmet style dishes |
| gardens. Here you canexperience the peace and | | | | such asmussels in a fragrant coconut and lemongrass |
| tranquillity of this 15th century castle setamong | | | | broth. |
| carefully maintained gardens and parkland. The castle | | | | Eastbourne Hotels & Accommodation: |
| is not opento the public; however guided tours are | | | | Eastbourne offers a range of accommodation from 5 |
| conducted from Sunday to | | | | star luxury to smalland friendly guest houses. A |
| Friday. Other facilities include a gift shop, visitor's | | | | natural gateway to the South Downscountryside, |
| centre, tearoom, nature trail and children's woodland | | | | Eastbourne is also the ideal location to stay |
| play area. | | | | overnightwhen exploring Sussex villages, country |
| Things to do: | | | | parks, forests, vineyards,historic buildings and of |
| Get your skates on and join the locals in their | | | | course national beauty spot Beachy Head. |
| favourite pastime ofroller-blading along the five mile | | | | Bay Lodge Hotel |
| stretch of promenade, from thepeaceful Falling Sands | | | | Chatsworth Hotel |
| to the bustling Sovereign Harbour Marina. | | | | Best Western York House Hotel |
| Browsearound the waterfront shops or relax in one | | | | Marine Parade Hotel |
| of the continental stylerestaurants, cafes or bars at | | | | Hydro Hotel |
| the harbour. Eastbourne has a thrivingsailing and | | | | New Wilmington Hotel |
| water sports scene. Have a splash at windsurfing | | | | Cherry Tree Hotel |
| andcanoeing, or take a pleasure boat trip along the | | | | The Sheldon Hotel |
| coast. | | | | The Cumberland Hotel |
| Eastbourne Pier is the perfect family attraction. The | | | | Atlanta Hotel |
| pier is thehub of all activity on the seafront with | | | | Quality Hotel Eastbourne |
| visitors from all over thecountry making the pier their | | | | Best Western Lansdowne Hotel |
| first port of call. Tens of thousands ofpeople visit the | | | | The Grand Hotel |
| pier during the day in the height of summer - and | | | | Albert & Victoria |
| it'sno wonder with so much to enjoy. We have | | | | Weyanoke Hotel |
| activities for all the family. | | | | Entertainment |
| Enjoy the stunning views of the seafront from the | | | | Eastbourne by night offers the perfect place to |
| Camera Obscura, takea leisurely stroll around the | | | | either relax after abusy day of sightseeing or kick up |
| shops, have lunch in the newlyrefurbished family bar. | | | | your heels and dance the night away. |
| If that isn't enough, the pier lights up atnight with the | | | | Take in a West End musical or enjoy a Bandstand |
| town's very best night club and bars. Even in the | | | | concert, everythingfrom Rock n Roll to the Proms or |
| heightof summer, the club's air conditioning keeps the | | | | a Classical 1812 with fireworks isavailable in |
| full house nice andcool. | | | | Eastbourne. |
| Sovereign Harbour Marina nestles peacefully in the | | | | The Congress Theatre is a purpose built modern |
| beautiful South | | | | theatre andconference venue with a seating capacity |
| Downs at Eastbourne. Along with the excellent | | | | of 1689. It has a licensedbar, and facilities for the |
| location, a range offirst-class, 24 hour facilities and an | | | | disabled. |
| unbeatable level of professionaland helpful service are | | | | The Winter Garden is a Grade II listed building, |
| provided. The Waterfront, the superbharbour-side | | | | designed byarchitect Henry Currey and built in 1875. |
| development of cafés, bars, restaurants and | | | | It consists of two main parts |
| shops,provides a haven where boat-owners can | | | | - the Floral Hall, originally used as a skating rink in |
| relax. | | | | winter andconcert hall in summer, and the Gold Room. |
| Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Park, Travel | | | | The Royal Hippodrome opened in 1883 as the New |
| behind the famousone-eighth scale miniature | | | | Theatre Royal and |
| locomotives as they meander for nearly amile around | | | | Opera House. It changed to the Royal Hippodrome in |
| the beautiful country park. Enjoy a pleasant stroll | | | | 1904 followingrefurbishment. The Royal Hippodrome |
| aroundthe five-acre lake where nature and wildlife | | | | was the home of Music Hall in |
| may be seen in theirnatural habitats or relax in the | | | | Eastbourne for many years and has the longest |
| prize-winning tea gardens with abeverage, lunch or | | | | running summer show in |
| Cream Tea from the railway style cafe. | | | | Britain. |
| Drusillas Zoo in Alfriston has hundreds of fascinating | | | | Eastbourne can be whatever you want it to be, if |
| andentertaining creatures you can be certain there | | | | you want peace andtranquillity you can find it there |
| will be plenty ofanimal magic to enthral and excite | | | | but if you want the sea, sport andadventure that is |
| everyone from the youngest to theoldest visitor! But | | | | there as well. Eastbourne is the ideal place to |
| animals are only half the fun at Drusillas Playlandis | | | | watchthe world go by one minute and explore the |
| paradise for anyone who needs to let off steam, | | | | area the next. |
| packed with slidesand swings, ropes and climbable | | | | |