Location: Eastbourne
Top Things to do in Eastbourne
Things to do in Eastbourne, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Pat Hearn
Restaurants in Eastbourne
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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!
4. Princes Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By eastbournejim
Situated at the Eastern end of the seafront. It is an old and pleasant park, and has much of what you would want from such a place, A lake, cafe, putting golf course, childrens playground, open green spaces, and bowling greens. For football fans its also the home of Eastbourne United. For couples, families or singles, it's a nice relaxing way to spend a sunday afternoon walking or having a picnic. Oh and if you remember to take some bread the ducks and swans on the lake will thank you very much. The cafe, and putting greens are closed owing to the virus so I cannot comment on the prices
5. Holywell Retreat Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Netballgoalshooter
This is a lovely beach at the far end of Eastbourne. There is a steep path winding from the main road down to the promenade which is a lot easier on the way down! We visited in September and were lucky to have the tide out to reveal sand and some rock pools. Groynes mark out bays and we had one all to ourselves. The water was clean and so was the beach (this may be due to the gentleman we saw litter-picking). A bonus is the toilets, especially with young children. They were basic but clean and very welcome! There is also a cafe at the end of the promenade, although we didn't visit on this occasion, we have previously and would certainly do so again. We spent a wonderful afternoon, jumping waves, crab hunting and eating a picnic surrounded by white cliffs and traditional chalet beach houses. A very British beach!
6. Grand Parade Main Resort Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By D0dge51 - Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Although this beach is pebbly, with a bit of sand here and there at low tide, there is so much of it and you can get a space without hoards of people around you. Is kept very clean and tidy.
7. Eastbourne aquarium and reptile centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
A family owned business etablished in 1969, run by James and Andrew Lock since 2002. We have over 70 aquariums and 25 vivariums and an extensive range of livestock, including marines, corals, tropical,goldfish,koi lizards, snakes spiders and frogs. Now trading at 19/21 Seaside Road. Come and buy or simply browse and have a chat
8. Friston Forrest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By C5060EKmatthewp - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Lots of trees both coniferous and deciduous depending on where in the forest you explore. Lot's of routes to follow some easy other a little tougher but all great to check out.
9. Hampden Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By eastbourne65 - Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Fantastic space with lots to see, there are woodland walks, good sized children’s play area, skate park, lots of open green fields, beautiful lake, a good cafe and free parking. A lovely place all year round.
10. Shinewater Park
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
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