Welcome to the UK's sunniest place. Feel the energy of our endless blue skies, sweeping South Downs countryside, colourful art scene and warm sunshine, as Visit Eastbourne guides you through charming places to stay, vibrant events and bucket-loads of things to do. A short break in Eastbourne will leave you feeling re-energised, refreshed and invigorated.
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We have the perfect range of accommodation to suit all needs and every budget. Ranging from luxury hotels and boutique B&Bs for a romantic break to small and friendly guest houses, cosy cottages and self catering apartments, you'll be sure to find plenty of places to stay in Eastbourne. With all featured accommodation inspected to high standards, search for family rooms, seafront hotels, waterside apartments and countryside cottages, all within easy reach of the South Downs National Park.
Enjoy memorable Sunday afternoons with much-loved classics at the Congress Theatre.
Eastbourne ALIVE will seek to empower young people to create a new legacy for Eastbourne through a wide range of projects and creative activities, and development of artistic practice and creative skills. It also aims to broaden access to art and culture through inclusive participation in high quality cultural experiences and creative activities in and around Eastbourne.- Let us help you capture the spirit of Christmas and make this year’s festivities truly memorable at The Grand Hotel. With luxurious accommodation, award winning restaurants, superb health and wellness facilities and stunning views of the Sussex coastline, it’s the perfect choice for your festive celebrations.
- Whether it's maps or train times, we've got all the information you need to prepare for your visit
- The spectacular cliffs tops of Beachy Head are a must see for all visitors to Eastbourne and the South Downs
- The Turner Prize, the world’s leading prize for contemporary art, will be presented at Towner Eastbourne in 2023, as the centrepiece of the gallery’s centenary celebrations.
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What's On Highlights
Towner Art Gallery are pleased to announce that German artist Lothar Götz will transform the…
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1st June 2019-31st May 2024Take part in this art trail, hosted by Eastbourne’s leading hotels. Enjoy walking the promenade,…
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1st September 2023-31st May 2024The Sussex Art Shuttle is a new hop-on-hop-off minibus running every weekend from 15 September 2023…
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19th September 2023-17th December 2023Situated in Eastbourne’s Beacon Shopping Centre, The Big Conversation, curated by Compass Arts,…
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27th September 2023-28th January 2024Helen Cammock is presenting a new work in Eastbourne to run alongside the Turner Prize 2023…
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28th September 2023-14th April 2024It's Nicer to Be Nice: Healing Garden is a public artwork designed by artist Eve De Haan. Visitors…
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28th September 2023-14th April 2024Lamassu is a winged bull protective Assyrian deity that stood at the entrance to Nergal Gate of…
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28th September 2023-14th April 2024Towner Eastbourne will host the Turner Prize 2023, the world’s leading prize for contemporary art,…
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28th September 2023-14th April 2024I Don’t Have Another Land is a contemporary text sculpture by the internationally renowned and…
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28th September 2023-31st December 2023Love, Empathy, Respect, Dignity is a newly commissioned public artwork by Nadina Ali, in…
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30th September 2023-22nd December 2023CHRISTMAS SHINDIGS IN BOOM EASTBOURNE
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1st November 2023-31st January 2024Still life, 2023, is a newly commissioned public artwork by Adam Moore at the end of Eastbourne…
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2nd November 2023-22nd December 2023superstructure (public image), 2023, is a newly commissioned public artwork by Madeleine Pledge in…
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2nd November 2023-22nd December 2023To celebrate the Turner Prize 2023 exhibition, special edition prints from King & McGaw’s Turner…
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2nd November 2023-31st December 2023Meet Santa at Drusillas Christmas events
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25th November 2023-23rd December 2023Eastbourne's giant interactive LED Christmas Tree returns to Terminus Road precinct with moving LED…
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1st December 2023-1st January 2024Eastbourne Christmas Market takes place on the 7 - 10 December, 10am - 6pm in the town centre…
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7th December 2023-10th December 2023As part of The Waterfront's Sovereign Shines activities, take part in a festive elf hunt around the…
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Things To Do Highlights
South Downs Tours offers a range of guided tours within the beautiful South Downs National Park on…
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for nearly 100 years, Towner Eastbourne presents an…
Visit Towner Eastbourne, De La Warr Pavilion, and Hastings Contemporary across 18 miles of stunning…
Fisherman's Green is a great location for tennis on the seafront near Treasure Island. Featuring 4…
A fun area for younger children to learn to ride their bikes and scooters and to learn a little…
Make WILD memories and enjoy a great family day out at the award-winning Drusillas Park. Drusillas…
This 10 mile walk starts at Exceat and follows the South Downs Way across all Seven Sisters to…
Are you ready to feel the BOOM? Get set for the time of your life, Battle it out with a mate or a…
Find out about the fascinating history of Eastbourne, the 'Empress of Watering Places', with this…
Travel behind the 1/8th scale miniature steam or diesel locomotive for nearly a mile around the…
Welcome to the Ninja Arena, Eastbourne. Our supervised activity and fitness venue is based in The…
The Sovereign Centre is a large leisure centre offering a wide range of facilities including a gym,…
It’s a new era at Eastbourne Borough FC for the 23/24 season! There's exciting times ahead and…
Planet Golf is a 10 hole, space themed, glow in the dark mini golf course located upstairs in…
In our uniquely built miniature city play zones we offer little players imaginative, submersive…
Make memories to last a lifetime at Sharnfold farm. Whether you’re exploring our farm trail or…
Sovereign Harbour is northern Europe’s largest composite marina complex and boasts four linked…
These beaches are sand and shingle with good access and parking close by. They are within easy…
Accommodation Highlights
Wonderful seafront position opposite the Bandstand. Elegant foyer and lounges. Breathtaking…
2 bedroom Cottages, just a few hundred meters from The Waterside, the picturesque Sovereign Harbour…
Situated at the end of a private road on the lovely Sussex Coast, Bay View Park is a touring and…
Pier lookout enjoys a central location in the traditional seaside resort of Eastbourne. Lying just…
Situated on the South Cliff, the Hydro Hotel enjoys spectacular sea views from a unique garden…
A peculiar blended 45-bedroom sea front Georgian Townhouse, location, location, location is what…
Situated in the heart of Eastbourne, The Berkeley is a 3-storey Victorian guest house, just a…
The finest 5 Star hotel by the sea in Sussex, it's no wonder The Grand is often referred to as "A…
Family run Bed & Breakfast providing a relaxed atmosphere in a prime seafront location with limited…
The Chatsworth Hotel is a luxurious, exquisitely restored, Victorian, beach front destination that…
Our elegant Victorian hotel has the most stunning seafront position, just 20 yards from the beach,…
The Atlanta is located directly on Eastbourne seafront and just a short walk from the town centre. …
Perfectly located, family owned bed and breakfast with FREE private parking, FREE fast in-room…
The Lansdowne Hotel is a 4th generation family owned 3 Star property located on Eastbourne seafront…
At Little Downash we aim to make every visit memorable and it all starts with our picturesque…
Saltmarsh Farmhouse is the only Boutique Bed & Breakfast situated in the Seven Sisters Country Park…
Exclusively Eastbourne offer the finest holiday homes for the perfect self catering break in…
The Devonshire Park Hotel is an elegant Victorian property, with its own Free Private Car Park,…
Victoria Mansions Holiday Apartments are newly refurbished, self-contained apartments, some with…
Welcome to Classic Cottages. From the beautiful seaside town of Eastbourne with miles of fabulous…
Marina Views is a magnificent 5-bedroom contemporary townhouse that provides an ideal base for…
A unique and elegant Victorian property situated in a prime position on the promenade in…
Enjoy one of the best views, breakfasts & ratings in Eastbourne. We are a child friendly, family…
Situated on the seafront with stunning panoramic views to all air conditioned public rooms. Many…
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