Out and About around Eastbourne Pevensey and Seaford

Eastbourne, an elegant Victorian Town planned by The Seventh Duke of Devonshire, is a natural sun trap sheltered by the famous South Downs to the West. Eastbourne has some lovely beaches and the town provides a shopping centre with all the well known retail shops. The area of Little Chelsea, is where The Enterprise Centre can be found, with all its individual shops, great food hall, café’s and restaurants. Dining out in Eastbourne is a pleasure with a choice of Indian, Thai, Mexican, Spanish, Italian and of course fish and chips. The Beachside cafes are great for relaxing over a cup of coffee and/ or a glass of wine.

Eastbourne has some great sites including the famous Pier; a boat trip to the light house is a must and, of course, the open top bus taking you up to Beachy Head. The Band Stand and the Towner Art Gallery always have something interesting to see. For the evening, why not book a ticket for the Devonshire Park or Congress Theatre ? Eastbourne is also a good base for getting out and about and exploring the surrounding areas. There is a mile long cliff top with natural trail. The Cuckmere Valley forms a lovely walk winding down to the seafront and then back for home made cakes at the Seven Sisters Country Park. Bikes also can be hired from here. Another great place to visit is the Arlington Tea Rooms, also serving lunches. The Long Man of Wilmington is a nice walk if you are feeling energetic.

A good day trip from Eastbourne is a visit to Battle, slightly inland and to East of Eastbourne, where the Battle of Hastings took place. There are some excellent shops and don’t forget to pop into a tea room for those indulgent cream teas and cakes. Hastings is just down the road with its Old Town and cliffs, fishing boats and old net sheds. .The De La Warr Pavilion is located in Bexhill, another quaint seaside town.

The Cosmopolitan town of Brighton is on a direct train route from Eastbourne or winding journey by bus or car through the downland villages of East Dean and Friston. Brighton has some fantastic shops. The North Lanes are full of interesting and individual shops, and a eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and night life. The Brighton Pavilion is a fascinating place to spend the afternoon.

The pretty village of Alfriston is close by with its fourteenth Century Church and Clergy House and some small and interesting shops, tea rooms and The Star Inn with local food and great beer.

Eastbourne also has a Marina with the harbour full of boats and some good restaurants and bars for those alfresco evenings the retail shopping area has a large super stores, retail shops, and cinema complex. The fishing village of Pevensey is the next village on from the Marina and there are some good pubs, and the famous Pevensey Castle.

If you like horse riding wind surfing, rollerblading, cycling, para gliding, golfing or swimming then Eastbourne has it all. Plenty of children’s activity centres and parks. And a ride along the seafront on the Dotto train is a must.

So these are just a few things to see and do in Eastbourne; now pick your property and contact Chesters for availability and booking conditions.