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.
Discover Eastbourne shops from high street shops at The Beacon to the quaint Victorian shopping streets of Little Chelsea
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 2024Explore tales of buried treasure, dragons guarding golden hoards, gold lost at sea and flashes of…
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29th April 2023-15th October 2023As we look forward to the summer season, we are delighted to welcome back the children's urban…
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1st June 2023-30th September 2023Take part in this art trail, hosted by Eastbourne’s leading hotels. Enjoy walking the promenade,…
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1st September 2023-31st May 2024Flatland Projects is incredibly excited to present My Assembled Selves a solo exhibition by Bristol…
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2nd September 2023-5th November 2023Existence Proof is an exhibition of new works by multi-disciplinary artists Rottingdean Bazaar at…
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Thursdays to Sundays, 11.00am to 5.00pm
9th September 2023-12th November 2023The Sussex Art Shuttle is a new hop-on-hop-off minibus running every weekend from 15 September 2023…
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19th September 2023-31st March 2024Join us for a behind the scenes tour of our wonderful theatres at one of three tours taking place…
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23rd September 2023-18th November 2023A reckless reappraisal of the life of former Ugly Rumours front man and Britain's first pop Prime…
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26th September 2023-30th September 2023Situated in Eastbourne’s Beacon Shopping Centre, The Big Conversation, curated by Compass Arts,…
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27th September 2023-28th January 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 2024Will Houdini contact Bess from the Afterlife? A Mysterious and Magical new play about the widow of…
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29th September 2023-30th September 2023Season
1st October 2023Season
18th October 2023-20th October 2023Artist Judith Alder will be celebrating the arrival of the prestigious Turner Prize award in town…
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Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10.30am to 5.00pm
29th September 2023-11th November 2023An iconic feminist musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches has spent more…
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30th September 2023Pull on your neon and dust off your shoulder pads – the Zoots are coming! It’s the eighties show…
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30th September 2023This workshop is for people who are aged 18 to 25 and LGBTQIA+ identifying. Eastbourne residents…
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10am - 6pm.
30th September 2023If you enjoy moving and being outside, then these Sun.Dance Sessions are for you!
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1st October 2023-4th November 2023Music Holiday Break featuring Songs Made famous by The Rat Pack
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1st October 2023-5th October 2023
Things To Do Highlights
Find out about the fascinating history of Eastbourne, the 'Empress of Watering Places', with this…
The Sovereign Centre is a large leisure centre offering a wide range of facilities including a gym,…
Make memories to last a lifetime at Sharnfold farm. Whether you’re exploring our farm trail or…
This 10 mile walk starts at Exceat and follows the South Downs Way across all Seven Sisters to…
It’s a new era at Eastbourne Borough FC for the 23/24 season! There's exciting times ahead and…
Welcome to the Ninja Arena, Eastbourne. Our supervised activity and fitness venue is based in The…
Travel behind the 1/8th scale miniature steam or diesel locomotive for nearly a mile around the…
Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in beautiful parkland and superb…
Visit Towner Eastbourne, De La Warr Pavilion, and Hastings Contemporary across 18 miles of stunning…
The Dotto mini train runs along Eastbourne seafront, stopping at lots of great tourist spots along…
In our uniquely built miniature city play zones we offer little players imaginative, submersive…
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for nearly 100 years, Towner Eastbourne presents an…
Make WILD memories and enjoy a great family day out at the award-winning Drusillas Park. Drusillas…
Are you ready to feel the BOOM? Get set for the time of your life, Battle it out with a mate or a…
South Downs Tours offers a range of guided tours within the beautiful South Downs National Park on…
Michelham Priory is a beautiful historic property nestling deep in the Sussex countryside and…
A fun area for younger children to learn to ride their bikes and scooters and to learn a little…
Fisherman's Green is a great location for tennis on the seafront near Treasure Island. Featuring 4…
Accommodation Highlights
A peculiar blended 45-bedroom sea front Georgian Townhouse, location, location, location is what…
The finest 5 Star hotel by the sea in Sussex, it's no wonder The Grand is often referred to as "A…
Situated at the end of a private road on the lovely Sussex Coast, Bay View Park is a touring and…
The Devonshire Park Hotel is an elegant Victorian property, with its own Free Private Car Park,…
The Chatsworth Hotel is a luxurious, exquisitely restored, Victorian, beach front destination that…
At Little Downash we aim to make every visit memorable and it all starts with our picturesque…
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…
Welcome to Classic Cottages. From the beautiful seaside town of Eastbourne with miles of fabulous…
Situated in the heart of Eastbourne, The Berkeley is a 3-storey Victorian guest house, just a…
2 bedroom Cottages, just a few hundred meters from The Waterside, the picturesque Sovereign Harbour…
Exclusively Eastbourne offer the finest holiday homes for the perfect self catering break in…
Family run Bed & Breakfast providing a relaxed atmosphere in a prime seafront location with limited…
Wonderful seafront position opposite the Bandstand. Elegant foyer and lounges. Breathtaking…
A unique and elegant Victorian property situated in a prime position on the promenade in…
Marina Views is a magnificent 5-bedroom contemporary townhouse that provides an ideal base for…
Situated on the South Cliff, the Hydro Hotel enjoys spectacular sea views from a unique garden…
Saltmarsh Farmhouse is the only Boutique Bed & Breakfast situated in the Seven Sisters Country Park…
Enjoy one of the best views, breakfasts & ratings in Eastbourne. We are a child friendly, family…
Pier lookout enjoys a central location in the traditional seaside resort of Eastbourne. Lying just…
Our elegant Victorian hotel has the most stunning seafront position, just 20 yards from the beach,…
Situated on the seafront with stunning panoramic views to all air conditioned public rooms. Many…
The Atlanta is located directly on Eastbourne seafront and just a short walk from the town centre. …
Victoria Mansions Holiday Apartments are newly refurbished, self-contained apartments, some with…
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