Beaches

Eastbourne offers more than 3 miles of vast shingle beaches offering sand, and in some cases rock pooling opportunities, at low tide.

From stunning cliffs and a Marine Conservation Area at Holywell, to windsurfing off Royal Parade and fishing at Harbour Reach, our array of beaches offer the perfect spot to suit everyone.

For information on Tide Times, Lifeguards and Water Quality visit our Seafront page.

For a beach map and beach BBQ information visit the Council's Beach BBQ page.

Main Resort Beach

Our Wish Tower to Pier Main Resort beach offers the safest bathing with lifeguards, first aid, a kids wristband scheme and swimming only zones.

Plus a variety of cafes, toilets, showers, deckchairs, sun loungers and beach huts available to hire.

Deck Chair and Sunlounger Hire

See prices below

Deckchairs: £3.50 per day, £2.50 after 3pm

Sunloungers: £7.00 per day, £4.00 after 3pm
These can be booked via the seafront office or via a deck chair attendant during the busier seasons.

Friends of Eastbourne Bandstand can receive 10% off with their membership.

Beach Huts

Beach Huts have been a part of the british seafront since late Victorian times. Close to Cafes, Restaurants and Toilets, many of our beach huts are situated on our lifeguarded beaches, ensuring your safety.

Annual rented Beach Huts are located on the main resort beaches at Grand Parade, Holywell and the Sovereign beaches.

Live Web Cam

View the live Eastbourne Seafront web cam, situated on the Chatsworth Hotel, to view current weather and tides.

View Live Web Cam

Pet Friendly Beaches

If you're bringing your furry friend to the beach with you, please see restrictions below as to what beaches you may or may not take your dog.

1st May - 30th September

Please note during this time restrictions are in place on certain beaches as follows:

Wish Tower to Pier beach - no dogs in summer.
All other beaches and promenades from Holywell to Harbour Reach - dogs must be held on leads in summer.
Dogs need not be on leads on the Western and Middle Parades, as long as no inconvenience is caused to anyone else

For more information, please see our pet friendly page.

Seafront Office

The Seafront Office is located next to the Bandstand on the lower promenade.

Seafront Office
6 Lower Parade
Grand Parade
Eastbourne
BN21 3AD

Tel: 01323 410611

Email us
Open every day during Bandstand season 9.30am - 5pm (until 9pm during evening concerts)

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Harbour Reach Beaches

Address

Prince William Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7LQ

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Prince William Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7LQ

Outstanding views back along the coast toward the Pier.
Within easy reach of toilets and refreshments. The promenade has a cycle lane.
Dogs are welcome on these beaches.
These beaches are not lifeguarded
King Edward Beaches

Address

6 Lower Parade, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

6 Lower Parade, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

These quiet beaches afford breathtaking views of the natural chalk cliffs and east toward the pier and are ideal for those who want to get away from the busier spots.
Redoubt Beaches

Address

6 Lower Parade, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

6 Lower Parade, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

These beaches are sand and shingle with good access and parking close by. They are within easy reach of shops and amenities with toilets and refreshments a short distance away.
Marine Parade Beaches

Address

Marine Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL

Telephone
01323 410411

seafront@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Marine Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL

Marine Parade Beaches from the Pier to The Pavilion is popular with both visitors and residents of the town. The Pier at one end of the beach with the Pavilion Tea Rooms at the other. These beaches are a favourite for water sports.
Grand Parade Main Resort Beach

Address

Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

From the Wish Tower to the Pier the main resort beaches offers clean bathing water, Lifeguard, first aid cover, Kidzone wristbands, safe bathing zone, showers and toilets, refreshment facilities and bathing cabins available for rent.
Holywell Retreat

Address

King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XB

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XB

Holywell Retreat is set at the foot of the South Downs, this quant little enclave boasts a popular café, beach huts and beach chalets. The Dotto land stops here.
Royal Parade Beaches

Address

6 Lower Parade, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

Telephone
01323 410611

seafront@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

6 Lower Parade, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD

These beaches are sand and shingle with good access and parking close by. They are within easy reach of shops and amenities with toilets and refreshments a short distance away.
Pevensey Bay Beach

Address

Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, BN24 6EH

Telephone
01323 443322

info@wealden.gov.uk

Address

Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, BN24 6EH

The shingle shore is a pleasant rural beach which has been a fisherman's paradise for centuries, and is still used by local fisherman to date
Birling Gap

Address

East Dean, Nr Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0AB

Address

East Dean, Nr Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0AB

Birling Gap is a beautiful and tranquil enclosed pebble beach set below the dramatic backdrop of the Seven Sisters cliffs.
Norman's Bay

Address

Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6PS

tic@eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6PS

A peaceful beach close to the landing point of the Norman invasion in 1066. Popular for windsurfing and fishing with campsite nearby.