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"Eastbourne
is a stylish and elegant Victorian resort, featuring eight miles of
coastline sheltered by national beauty spot downland - a great setting
to enjoy a fantastic variety of activities, pursuits and top class events.
The classic parade of Victorian hotels overlooks exquisite floral displays
along the seafront."
From Eastbourne Borough Council Tourist Brochure
Airbourne
- Eastbourne's FREE airshow held at the seafront
every year. The gound displays are held on the Western Lawns opposite
the Grand
Hotel. But there are stalls and activities right along the seafront.
Thousands of people attend and every year is bigger than the last. The
Red Arrows appear every year flying on most days. There are also Tornados,
WWII aircraft, the Utterly Butterly wing walkers and much more. The
show takes place on either the second or third weekend in August. To
get more detailed information about the next Airbourne, go here.
See a 360 panoramic photo here.
Arndale
Centre - All the high street stores you expect in a naturally
lit shopping complex in the centre of town. Photo here
Bandstand
- Regular performances throughout the summer by a variety of musicians
and bands at this 1930s building. It's on the promenade between the
pier and Wish Tower slope and it looks like
this.
Beach - Award winning, safe and clean beaches stretching from Holywell
in the west, past the pier and on to Sovereign Harbour in the east.
Beachy Head
- Stunning views from these world famous white chalk cliffs to the lighthouse
below, built in 1902. Photo here.
Read more here.
The Alchorn company run boat trips to the lighthouse from near the pier.
Photo here.
Carpet
Gardens - The flagship of Eastbourne's
seafront gardens, capturing the elegance of Victorian bedding and
floral sculpture.
Doto
Train - Fun train rides for all the family, taking you from
one end of the seafront to the other. Picture here.
Enterprise
Centre - Local businesses and smaller specialist shops in this
attractively converted railway depot. Right next to the railway station
on Terminus Road.
Emergency Services Display - Eastbournes local emergency service
teams demonstrate how they carry out sea and land rescues, fight crime
and extinguish fires. Takes place in July or August eash year on the
Western Lawns.
Golf
- Eastbourne has four golf clubs. Royal Eastbourne Golf club, Eastbourne
Downs Golf Club, Willingdon Golf Club and Eastbourne Golfing Park.
Hotels
- There are plenty of hotels to choose from catering for all budgets.
Go here
to see a list. Go here for hotel
photos.
Half Marathon - The inaugural Eastbourne Half Marathon took place
on February 29th 2004. 10000 people lined the route which took in Eastbourne's
beautiful seafront, from foot of Beachy Head in the west to Sovereign
Harbour in the east. Unfirtunatley, it looks like there may not be another one. See half
marathon photos here.
International
English Schools
- Thousands of foreign students come to Eastbourne
every year to learn or improve their English.
International Tennis - In June every year the top female tennis
players in the world meet in Eastbourne for the pre wimbledon tournament.
Go
here to see photos of the tournament.
Meads
- At the foot of Beachy Head to the west of the centre is the pleasant,
quiet Meads
Village. Stop for tea and stroll round the small shops.
Old
Town - The original town of Eastbourne with the source of the
River Bourne in Motcombe Park and the Towner Art Gallery. Go
for lunch at The Lamb and visit St. Mary's church. Head for The Goffs.
Check out the photos here.
Promenade - Spanning the entire 5 mile length of the seafront.
The promenade has three tiers in places.
Sovereign
Harbour - New development to the east of the centre offering
shops, restaurants, cinema and mooring facilities. Go here
to see their website.
Pier
- Built around 1866. With a nightclub, pub, amusement arcade, shops
and speedboat rides, the pier offers a multitude of options. 360 panoramic
photo here.
Population
- 87 000 approx. To find out about education,
housing and politics in Eastbourne, go here.
Pubs
and Clubs - Plenty to choose from. TJ's, Atlantis, and Kings
are the main clubs. Here is a list of pubs.
Railway
- Two trains every hour to London Victoria, Brighton and Hastings. For
further travel information go here.
Redoubt
Fortress - Built in 1806 it was originally part of the Napolionic
costal defences. Now a military museum housing objects covering 300
years of conflict. Head east of the pier. Photo here.
Restaurants
- The are numerous restaurants catering for all tastes, from English
home cooking to Peking and Szechuan cuisine. Head for Terminus Road.
Photos here.
Type restaurants here.
Eastbourne Extreme- Previously known as 'Skate' this was Englands Biggest skate event. Trade stalls,
demonstrations at the Skate Park and along the promenade, live bands
and more. The event is now called Eastbourne Extreme and has added sailing, windsurfing and other water sports to the weekend's activities. Visit the official
Eastbourne Extreme website now.
South
Downs - The
Seven Sisters, Cuckmere
Valley and beyond. It all begins in Eastbourne. Beautiful countryside
and exhilarating walks, through local villages like Jevington
and on to Seaford.
Theatres
- Four major theatres, The Congress, Devonshire Park, Winter Garden
and Royal Hippodrome are all within walking distance of the town centre.
Go here
for photos and to see what's on.
Wish
Tower - Costal look out and landmark during Napoleon's reign.
Built in 1804 it now houses a small museum. To find out more about the
Martello Towers go
here 360 panoramic photo here
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