Christine's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Famous cliffs and infamous suicide spot. Lovely walks from Holywell. Drive right up to the end of the promenade on King Edward Parade, past the hotels. Park and walk uphill on top of the cliffs for great views. Holywell tea chalet tucked under the cliff good for refreshments.
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Beachy Head
Famous cliffs and infamous suicide spot. Lovely walks from Holywell. Drive right up to the end of the promenade on King Edward Parade, past the hotels. Park and walk uphill on top of the cliffs for great views. Holywell tea chalet tucked under the cliff good for refreshments.
You can walk here from the house. Go across the lock and walk along the beach to the west towards Pevensey bay then pick up the foot path across the fields to the castle. See my map in the guide book. There is a good pub called the Oak and Castle Inn next door.
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Castillo de Pevensey
Castle RoadYou can walk here from the house. Go across the lock and walk along the beach to the west towards Pevensey bay then pick up the foot path across the fields to the castle. See my map in the guide book. There is a good pub called the Oak and Castle Inn next door.
Old observatory and science centre plus a castle with beautiful garden and tea shop. Lots of walks around the area.
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Herstmonceux
Old observatory and science centre plus a castle with beautiful garden and tea shop. Lots of walks around the area.
Beautiful walk along a winding river to the sea.
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Parque Nacional Seven Sisters
East Dean RoadBeautiful walk along a winding river to the sea.
Lovely walks across sweeping farmland from the village of East Dean to the sea. National Trust cafe at Burling Gap right on the cliff edge.Pub called the Tiger Inn to call into on the way back.
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National Trust Birling Gap y las Seven Sisters
Beachy Head RoadLovely walks across sweeping farmland from the village of East Dean to the sea. National Trust cafe at Burling Gap right on the cliff edge.Pub called the Tiger Inn to call into on the way back.
Sightseeing
Ancient medieval town, one of the cinque ports. Interesting, quirky shops and restaurants. Rye Harbour has a nature reserve. Camber Sands to the east has miles of beach and dunes but beware of rip tides.
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Rye
Ancient medieval town, one of the cinque ports. Interesting, quirky shops and restaurants. Rye Harbour has a nature reserve. Camber Sands to the east has miles of beach and dunes but beware of rip tides.
Pretty village in the South Downs. There are lots of footpaths in the area including a path to the Long Man of Wilmington. A chalk figure set into the hillside.
Folkington
Pretty village in the South Downs. There are lots of footpaths in the area including a path to the Long Man of Wilmington. A chalk figure set into the hillside.
Strange chalk figure on the hillside just off A259 west of Eastbourne. Lots of footpaths around the area with a great view from the top of the ridge. Near 2 good pubs The long Man and the Sussex Ox.
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Long Man of Wilmington
South Downs WayStrange chalk figure on the hillside just off A259 west of Eastbourne. Lots of footpaths around the area with a great view from the top of the ridge. Near 2 good pubs The long Man and the Sussex Ox.
Brighton is great for a fun day out. Shopping in the quirky Lanes area, great restaurants and bars, a fun fair on the pier are just a few of the attractions. Best to go on the train from Eastbourne as parking is a nightmare and expensive. All the attractions are a short walk from the railway station.
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Brighton
Brighton is great for a fun day out. Shopping in the quirky Lanes area, great restaurants and bars, a fun fair on the pier are just a few of the attractions. Best to go on the train from Eastbourne as parking is a nightmare and expensive. All the attractions are a short walk from the railway station.
The best chips in Eastbourne on the right at the pier entrance. This fish and chip shop featured in the film 'Angus, thongs and perfect snogging'.
Also fruit machines, ice cream, cafe etc.
At the end of the Pier is a bar called A drop in the Ocean with outdoor seating and live music at weekends.
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Eastbourne Pier
Grand ParadeThe best chips in Eastbourne on the right at the pier entrance. This fish and chip shop featured in the film 'Angus, thongs and perfect snogging'.
Also fruit machines, ice cream, cafe etc.
At the end of the Pier is a bar called A drop in the Ocean with outdoor seating and live music at weekends.
Food scene
Great sea views. Nice menu. The moules are good! Situated right on the beach this place has great views and good food. Nice place for coffee and dog friendly. Takes about 50 minutes to walk from the house to the West along the seafront, next to Treasure Island.
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The Beach Deck
Great sea views. Nice menu. The moules are good! Situated right on the beach this place has great views and good food. Nice place for coffee and dog friendly. Takes about 50 minutes to walk from the house to the West along the seafront, next to Treasure Island.
Fun for a family meal. Child friendly. Great atmosphere, friendly waiters and reasonably priced.
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Pomodoro e Mozzarella
23-24 Cornfield TerraceFun for a family meal. Child friendly. Great atmosphere, friendly waiters and reasonably priced.
Nice part of the beach tucked under the cliff. Grab a drink and walk up the steep path to the many benches to sit and enjoy beachy head views out to sea.
Holywell Tea Chalet
King Edward's ParadeNice part of the beach tucked under the cliff. Grab a drink and walk up the steep path to the many benches to sit and enjoy beachy head views out to sea.
Good food and ambience, on the promenade. Outside tables with sea view.
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Bistrot Pierre
King Edward's ParadeGood food and ambience, on the promenade. Outside tables with sea view.
Great food and service. Best restaurant on the Marina. 5 minutes walk. Turn right out of the house forecourt and walk along Leeward Quay, turning right and walking past the carports. Turn left at the end and walk all the way along the Quay over the West Bridge. The Thai is on the left after the Harvester. Lots of outside seating.
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Thai Marina
13 The WaterfrontGreat food and service. Best restaurant on the Marina. 5 minutes walk. Turn right out of the house forecourt and walk along Leeward Quay, turning right and walking past the carports. Turn left at the end and walk all the way along the Quay over the West Bridge. The Thai is on the left after the Harvester. Lots of outside seating.
Nice Indian in the harbour. Friendly staff. Takeaways available.
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Ganges Indian Restaurant
15 The WaterfrontNice Indian in the harbour. Friendly staff. Takeaways available.
Morgans
119 South StConsistently good bistro in the town.
Family run pub, good reasonably priced food.
Large garden.
Opposite Pevensey Castle.
The Royal Oak & Castle
Family run pub, good reasonably priced food.
Large garden.
Opposite Pevensey Castle.
You can walk here in about 20 mins from the house. Just past the Sovereign Centre in the park. Great all day cafe/restaurant. Licensed. Big and airy. Lovely views of the lake. Plenty of room outside. Advisable to book at busy times for indoor seating. Dog friendly.
Perch Princes Park
You can walk here in about 20 mins from the house. Just past the Sovereign Centre in the park. Great all day cafe/restaurant. Licensed. Big and airy. Lovely views of the lake. Plenty of room outside. Advisable to book at busy times for indoor seating. Dog friendly.
There is a very popular cafe in the foyer of the Hospice. Very good value cake and coffee. Famous home made cheese scones! Hot meals and snacks every day. Roast dinners Wednesday and Sunday lunchtimes. There is a big Sainsbury’s, David Lloyd sports centre and bowling alley opposite. Dog friendly.
St Wilfrid's Hospice
There is a very popular cafe in the foyer of the Hospice. Very good value cake and coffee. Famous home made cheese scones! Hot meals and snacks every day. Roast dinners Wednesday and Sunday lunchtimes. There is a big Sainsbury’s, David Lloyd sports centre and bowling alley opposite. Dog friendly.
Activity centre/boat hire
Hire place for sailing dinghies, paddle boards etc
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Buzz Active Eastbourne
Royal ParadeHire place for sailing dinghies, paddle boards etc
Sovereign centre- Leisure centre/swimming pools
Great kids pool with wave machine and larger pool with lane swimming. Lots of classes in the gym. You don’t need membership.
20 minute walk from the house along the seafront to the west.
Sovereign Centre
Sovereign CentreMaybe make for if the weather is bad?
Local shop
Fresh seafood straight from the Eastbourne boats. Go west on Royal Parade, just past the tennis courts on the left before you get to Treasure Island.
Fresh Fish Shop
Fresh seafood straight from the Eastbourne boats. Go west on Royal Parade, just past the tennis courts on the left before you get to Treasure Island.
Walking to Asda through the harbour is quicker than driving all the way round! Approx. 10 minute walk. Turn right out of the house forecourt and walk along Leeward Quay, turning right and walking past the carports. Turn left at the end and walk all the way along the Quay over the West Bridge and past the restaurants. Turn left at The Four Seasons and keep on walking and you will be in the retail park. Asda is at the far end.
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Asda Eastbourne Superstore
Pevensey Bay RoadWalking to Asda through the harbour is quicker than driving all the way round! Approx. 10 minute walk. Turn right out of the house forecourt and walk along Leeward Quay, turning right and walking past the carports. Turn left at the end and walk all the way along the Quay over the West Bridge and past the restaurants. Turn left at The Four Seasons and keep on walking and you will be in the retail park. Asda is at the far end.
For children
About a mile away from the house with a pirate ship, paddling pool, sandpit etc
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Parque de Aventuras Isla del Tesoro
5 Royal ParadeAbout a mile away from the house with a pirate ship, paddling pool, sandpit etc
Parque de Aventuras Knockhatch
Hailsham BypassGreat 1/8 size steam railway. Big playground and area for under 3s with lots of little Wendy houses. A willow maze. A lake and a country walk. Picnic benches. You need 20p pieces to make the toy model railways work. A nice day out probably best for children up to 7 or 8 yrs.
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Parque de Aventuras Ferroviarias en Miniatura de Eastbourne
Lottbridge DroveGreat 1/8 size steam railway. Big playground and area for under 3s with lots of little Wendy houses. A willow maze. A lake and a country walk. Picnic benches. You need 20p pieces to make the toy model railways work. A nice day out probably best for children up to 7 or 8 yrs.