Location: Eastbourne
Top Things to do in Eastbourne
10 Things to do in Eastbourne That You Shouldn't Miss
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Restaurants in Eastbourne
1. Nigel Greaves Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 181 reviews
Eastbourne's premier contemporary art gallery. Two floors of original land and seascapes, figurative and abstract works.The gallery has been featured on BBC TV, ITV and many national and regional newspaperes and magazines. Schools visits by arrangement.
Reviewed By JSpikeSte
There are 2 floors full of original art by Nigel Greaves. The vibrancy of the paintings as you walk in is stunning. There are plenty of paintings in different styles and for different tastes. We received a warm welcome and particularly enjoyed the back story behind some of the paintings.
2. Beachy Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,042 reviews
Reviewed By nurseclair
Beautiful scenery blue skies white chalk cliffs the lighthouse Well worth a visit with your walking boots and four legged companion to take a stroll along the cliff tops. I loved it wish I’d had longer
3. Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 539 reviews
A Railway Adventure in Eastbourne. Travel behind the famous one-eighth scale miniature locomotives as they meander for nearly a mile around the beautiful country park. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the five-acre lake where nature and wildlife may be seen in their natural habitats. Relax in the prize-winning tea gardens with a beverage, lunch or Cream Tea from the railway style cafe. Picnic areas, model railways and the Railway Gift Shop. Also for the children is an adventure playground to help "let off steam".
Reviewed By Eden263 - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Visited yesterday with my 10-year-old daughter and had a great time! Very reasonably priced, with two pricing bands (one ride or unlimited rides) and there is lots to do! Great play areas, friendly staff, a lovely walk through the woods and round the lake, a maze, ornamental gardens and, of course, the steam train rides! We were there for approx 4.5 hours. The story of how the family who own it set the park up from just a field and a dream is inspirational too, I even bought the book! Highly recommended for families!
4. Sovereign Harbour Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,432 reviews
Reviewed By 944melvyne
lovely harbour side with plenty of places to eat and great service, i would recommend the boat trip round the marina very informative superb
5. Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,781 reviews
COVID 19 UPDATE: May 2021: The car park and beach are open everyday without the need to book a space. The takeaway café (limited menu), shop & toilets are open daily, but the Visitor Centre is closed. Please respect social distancing and take litter home with you. Opening and closing times may vary, please check our website for further details.
Reviewed By dismantledgrrl
We walked from East Dean to Birling gap and then walked along to Beachy Head from there. Beautiful views of the cliffs and the National Trust centre at Birling was a good stop for cafe and toilets, plus dog-friendly.The volunteer from South Africa was incredibly helpful and even offered us a lift if we couldn't walk anymore!
6. Eastbourne Bandstand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
The current bandstand was built in 1935, with its unique semi-circular design and blue domed roof; there is no other like it in the United Kingdom. It has a main arena, middle and upper balconies and seats for 1,600. For many years the Bandstand has played host to a full programme of concerts and events and has survived as a outdoor musical entertainment venue because of its ever changing programme, introducing new audiences and new entertainment's without forgetting the more popular traditional concerts. The Bandstand to this day plays an important part in the musical entertainment on the south coast offering around 140 - 150 concerts per year.
Reviewed By jengil37 - Redhill, United Kingdom
The skies over Eastbourne were filled with music old and modern and alight with fireworks as a wonderful evening of renditions from an amazing silver band ended on a rousing finale of the 1812 overture. Fantastic!!
7. Redoubt Fortress & The Pavilion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
One of the South Coast's most historic landmarks, discover over 200 years of history at this Napoleonic Fortress.Built to defend the South Coast from Napoleon's forces it still stands as a unique monument to that time along with a vibrant events programme.
Reviewed By PeterJay1965 - Orpington, United Kingdom
this is a wonderful experience and the history presented will keep you informed for a good couple of hours
8. Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 565 reviews
The oldest Theatre in Eastbourne with the longest running Summer Season! Providing entertainment for all ages and encouraging local youth and amateur theatre groups to use the premises, alongside the big stars who now visit regularly. A wonderful hidden gem in the town, currently undergoing refurbishment and renovation to return it to its former glory.
Reviewed By JuliaEFisher56 - Loughborough, United Kingdom
We went to see the brilliantly funny and talented Ceri Dupree. Beautiful little theatre with comfortable seats and the staff very welcoming. Highlight of a bit of a lacklustre weekend. We had a great night Thankyou
9. Fort Fun
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 785 reviews
Reviewed By 583jodied
Great fun for children, lots to do inside and out, once your in it is all included in the price even the face painting which is really good!the staff in the water park today were friendly and helpful, macey, leah, emily & Harry xx
10. Eastbourne Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,861 reviews
Reviewed By sandracB5505YH - Billericay, United Kingdom
All spruced up looking clean and fresh, lovely walk, visit the glass shop, tea shop, and the little gift shop with sooooo much inside
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