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Look no further than our complete guide to all the fun, interesting and exciting things to do in Eastbourne, East Sussex. We've included all the local castles, English Heritage and National Trust venues in Sussex as well as activities, local attractions, places of interest and what to do and see near Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Eastbourne Boat Trips
With Sussex Voyages
Lower Quayside
The Waterfront
Sovereign Harbour Marina
Eastbourne, BN25 6JH
+44 (0)1293 888780 Fun, boat trips Eastbourne Call for pricing information Pleasure boat trips in Eastbourne to the Lighthouse, Seven Sisters. Power boat available!
Eastbourne Arndale Centre
Terminus Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3NW
England
01323 643431 Park Mark Safe Parking award Cheap parking, free on Sunday Arndale Shopping Centre, 70 shops, town centre car park, restaurants and coffee shops
Drusillas Park Alfriston
Alfriston Road
Alfriston
East Sussex
BN25 5QS
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1323 874100 Award winning Park and Zoo. Prices vary (seasonal) Drusillas park and animal zoo, voted ?Tourism South East Visitor Attraction of the Year!?
Full Throttle Boat Charters
Stag, Hen and Party Ideas
Sovereign Harbour Marina
Eastbourne, East Sussex
BN23 5UZ, East Sussex.
(From Rye and Hastings too)
01424 442729 Fun hen, stag and party ideas! Call for prices 07876 135911 Pilot a powerboat from Sovereign Harbour Marina in Eastbourne, lighthouse/beachy head trip
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Northaim
Near Rye
East Sussex
TN31 6PH
England
+44 (0)1797 252878 From ?4.00 kids to ?9.50 adults. Great Dixter, home/gardens of Christopher Lloyd, Sir Edwin Lutyens architecture, photos.
The Long Man of Wilmington
Windover Hill, Wilmington
Near Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN26 5SW
England
+44 (0)1273 487188 Good exercise, healthy, fun. Free access to the Long Man Walking, hiking, cycling, dog friendly, things to do with kids, pub, parking, horse riding
Intersection of: Beachy Head Rd
And Birling Gap Road...
Take the A259 from East Dean,
Head west from Eastbourne
Or head East from Seaford
East Sussex, BN20 0AB
Recommended: Blue Flag (2005). Free Parking on the roadside. Birling Gap beach, surfing, rock pooling, prawn fishing, swimming, nudists, dog walks, BBQ
The Observatory Science Centre
Wartling Road
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
+44 (0)1323 832731 Awarded LotC 'Quality Badge' 5-?8, members/ under 4's free. Group discounts, birthday parties, astronomy courses, evening events, corporate events.
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham Bypass (A22)
Hailsham
Near Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN27 3PR
+44 (0)1323 843878 Day or yearly pass, prices vary. Knockhatch camping/adventure park near Hailsham, snowboard, ski, animals, fun for kids.
P&K Harbour Tours
Sovereign Harbour Boat Tours
Launches from Harbour
(quay by the restaurants)
Eastbourne, East Sussex
BN23 5UZ, England
07790 077019 Fun 30 minute outdoor cruise Available on request Eastbourne boat trips, sovereign harbour educational pleasure boat cruise with tour guide
Eastbourne Lighthouse, by Beachy Head. Looking for things to do in Eastbourne with the kids? This historic landmark can be viewed by foot from Beachy Head or by pleasure boat trip.
No telephone number Great view from Beachy Head! Free entertainment and walk Eastbourne lighthouse can be viewed from Beachy Head or by walking west across the beaches
Discover Fossils in Eastbourne!
Meet at the cafe at top of Dukes
Drive, just before Beachy Head.
Call Keith to arrange a fossil
tour in Eastbourne. We start at
approximate postcode BN207XL
07826 302098 Fossil hunting in Eastbourne Call to arrange booking/prices Find fossils in Eastbourne, equipment provided (hammer, chisel, etc). Learn about fossils!
Eastbourne Rockpools,
Walk down from Holywell,
turn right, watch the tide.
Or visit Birling Gap UK, for
fishing/ to catch prawns.
Take your phone with you. Fun in the sun, good exercise. Free prawns, free shrimp, yum! Catch prawns in Eastbourne Rock Pools. Which beach is best, tide times prawn catching tips
Eastbourne Walking Tours
MEET AT THE EASTBOURNE
BANDSTAND, MIDDLE LEVEL.
Walking tours start on the
seafront, 0.2 miles south
west of the pier. BN21 3AD
+ (0)1323 734107 Educational walk, fun, all ages ?5 per person, under 14 free Eastbourne Walking Tours: A historical fun and educational walking tour around Eastbourne.
Eastbourne Heritage Centre
2 Carlise Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4BT
England
+44 (0)1323 411189 1 - ?2.50 for kids to adults Eastbourne Heritage Centre, group discounts, conference facilities and room hire,
David Lloyd Eastbourne
The Lanes
Broadwater Way
Hampden Park
Eastbourne
E. Sussex BN22 9PZ
+44 (0)1323 509999
Towner (Formerly Art Gallery)
Contemporary Art Museum
Devonshire Park
College Road
Eastbourne, East Sussex
BN21 4JJ, England
+44 (0)1323 434670 Civic Trusts Awards 2011 FREE things to do in Eastbourne The Towner, a contemporary art museum, formerly known as The Towner Art Gallery.
Glyndebourne Opera House
Glyndebourne
Near Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 5UU
England
+44 (0)1273 812321 From ?10 standing to ?230 stalls Glyndebourne Opera House, Tour, Festival, whats on, opening times, directions, Postcode.
Beachy Head Eastbourne
Beachy Head Road
Via A259 (East Dean Road)
Or walk East from B2103
(King Edwards Parade West)
East Sussex, England
Things to do with kids outdoors. Pay and display parking available Walking, hiking, paragliding, kite flying, mountain biking, bird watching, sheep centre.
Ashdown Forest Llama Park
Wych Cross
Forest Row
East Sussex
RH18 5JN
England
+44 (0)1825 712040 Awards or Rating not known. ?4.50 to ?6.50 per person. Ashdown Forest Llama Park, fun for kids, hen parties, corporate events, team building.
"How We Lived Then"
(Museum in Eastbourne)
20 Cornfield Terrace
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4NS, England
+44 (0)1323 737143 Things to do near town centre ?4 - ?5, kids under 5 go free Easily one of the most educational & interesting museums in Eastbourne, most fascinating!
Lets Bike - Cycle Hire
Lavender House
255 Southbourne Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 8RE, England
07875 591648 Bike Hire, Bicycle Rentals Bike hire cost depends on time Rent a bicycle for a day, or hire a bike weekly or monthly! Second hand bikes to purchase.
Pevensey Court House Jail
Museum in Pevensey
High Street
Pevensey
Near Eastbourne
East Sussex, BN24 5LF
Brilliant history of Pevensey Very, Very well priced. ?1.50 pp A must-not-miss history of Pevensey. Incredibly cheap, we spent 50 minutes there talking.
The Old Mint House Pevensey
High Street
Pevensey
Near Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN24 5LF
The historical Mint House in Pevensey highstree, by Pevensey and Westham station, Sussex
Allchorn Pleasure Boats
Has an alternative, boat
Trips to the Eastbourne
Lighthouse can be enjoyed
With Sussex Voyages
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Helen Garden Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England
+44 (0)1323 410611 FREE Open all year round. Disabled access, views across the sea, plenty of seating.
Sovereign Park Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1323 415464 Arthur Price Trophy (winner) FREE Received the Arthur Price Trophy for Special Environmental Iniative. Open summer & winter.
Herstmonceux Castle
Hailsham (Nr. Eastbourne)
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
England
+44 (0)1323 833816 Herstmonceux Castle Grounds, Gardens, BandB accommodation, things to do near Eastbourne.
Eastbourne Bandstand
Grand Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3AD
England
01323 410611 Popular outdoor music venue Inexpensive ticket prices Eastbourne Bandstand: Music events, weddings/ venue hire, outdoor concerts, tribute bands
Shinewater Park Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England
+44 (0)1323 415464 Fishing, Skate and BMX equipment, childrens playground and all weather court
Beachy Head Marathon
St Bedes School
Dukes Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 7XL
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield Park Railway
East Sussex
TN22 3QL
England
+44 (0)1825 720800
Motcombe Gardens Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England
+44 (0)1323 415464 Feed the Ducks in Eastbourne on the pond, fun for the children, watch the bowls.
Italian Gardens Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England
+44 (0)1323 415464 FREE Eastbourne's Italian Garden, ideal for picnics, sheltered lawned garden.
Bingo Deluxe Club Eastbourne
1 Pevensey Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3HJ
England
+44 (0)1323 728164 Bingo Deluxe Club in Eastbourne. Envy of the gaming world.
Middle Farm Firle
Lewes
Near Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN8 6LJ
+44 (0)1323 811411 4.00 per person, under 3 Free Middle Farm is a great place for things to do in and around Eastbourne with children.
Blackberry Farm Lewes
Whitesmith
Near Lewes
East Sussex
BN8 6JD
England
+44 (0)1825 872912 4.50 oap, ?5.50 kids, ?6.50 adult Carers of disabled free entry, special concessions for multiple birth families.
Hampden Park Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
UK
+44 (0)1323 415464 Childrens play area, lake and woodland walk.
Bodiam Castle
Bodiam
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5UA
England
+44 (0)1580 830398 3.40 for child to ?18 for family If you want historical things to do near Eastbourne come to Bodiam Castle for a great day.
Batemans Burwash
Batemans Lane
Burwash
East Sussex
TN19 7DS
UK
+44 (0) 1435 882302
Tower number 73
Martello Wish Tower
Eastbourne Seafront
outdoors more info coming more info coming
Royal Hippodrome Theatre
102-112 Seaside Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3PF
UK
+44 (0)1323 412000 Various
Kent and Sussex Railway
Tenterden
East Sussex
+44 (0)1580 765155 Kent and Sussex Railway has a quality assured visitor attraction award from Enjoy England.
Gildredge Park Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England, UK
+44 (0)1323 415464 Gildredge Park in Eastbourne. Bowls, Gildredge Park Tennis Club, a playground for kids.
Sovereign Centre Eastbourne
Royal Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 7LQ
England
+44 (0)1323 738822 The Sovereign Centre is the place to be for things to do in Eastbourne when its raining
Eastbourne Dotto Train
Stagecoach
Birch Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 6PD
08456 002299 from ?3.25 child - ?15 family Suitable for all the family, disabled facilities
Arlington Stock Car Stadium
Arlington Road West
Hailsham
Near Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN27 3RE
+44 (0)1323 841642 For a great day out come and join the excitement at Arlington with their racing events.
Lamb House Rye
West Street
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7ES
England
+44 (0)1323 762334 Lamb House Rye, home of writer Henry James and E F Benson in the historic town of Rye.
Eastbourne Pier
Grand Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3EH
England
+44 (0)1323 410466 Fun, fresh air, food and shopping Free Pier access to the public Fish and Chips, Victorian tea rooms, pubs, clubs, wedding venue and conference room hire.
Devonshire Park Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England
+44 (0)1323 415464 Devonshire Park in Eastbourne is famous for the world tennis tournaments.
Winter Garden Theatre
Compton Street
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4BP
England
+44 (0)1323 412000 Various Winter Garden Theatre Eastbourne. Performances and conference room hire facilities.
Trax Indoor Karting Centre
(Sadly now closed)
46 Brampton Road
Hampden Park Industrial Estate
Eastbourne, E. Sussex
England
+44 (0)1323 521133 5 Star Rated (Visit Scotland) Sadly, the Trax Indoor Karting Centre is now closed.
Eastbourne Beach
On the Seafront!
Harbour to Holywell
Eastbourne
East Sussex
United Kingdom
01323 410611 Fun, free, fantastic! Free access, nearby parking More information on the Eastbourne beach - a full write up - is coming soon.
The Kiosk
Fisherman's Green
Royal Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 7AA
Fun cycling in Eastbourne Depends on hire time Quadricycle hire in Eastbourne. Seafront cycling routes heading East towards the harbour
Michelham Priory and Gardens
Upper Dicker
Near Hailsham
East Sussex
England
+44 (0)1323 844224 Michelham Priory and Gardens, historic watermill, forge, special events, child friendly
1066 Battle of Hastings
Battle Abbey
High Street
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 0AD
+44 (0)1424 775705
Pevensey Castle
Castle Road
Pevensey
Near Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN24 5LG
+44 (0)1323 762604
Monks House near Lewes
Rodmell
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 3HF
England
+44 (0)1323 870001
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
Gilberts Drive
East Dean
Near Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 0AA
+44 (0)1323 423302
Miniature Seam Railway
Lotbridge Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 6QJ
England
+44 (0)1323 520229
Fort Fun Eastbourne
Royal Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 7LQ
England
+44 (0)1323 642833 For things to do in Eastbourne with the kids why not come to Fort Fun Eastbourne.
Princes Park Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
UK
+44 (0)1323 415464 Green flag Free Princes Park has achieved the green flag quality award for their facilities.
Under Ground Theatre
Beneath the Central Library
Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4TL
+44 (0)323 411906/0845 680 1926 Under Ground Theatre Eastbourne. Performances, conference room and meeting room hire
Manor Gardens Eastbourne
1 Grove Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
England
+44 (0)1323 415464 Manor Gardens Eastbourne, Lawned areas and tennis and basketball courts.
Redoubt Fortress and
Military Museum
Royal Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 7AQ
+44 (0)1323 410300
RNLI Museum Eastbourne
Sovereign Harbour Marina
Pevensey Bay Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 6JH
+44 (0)
Alfriston Clergy House
The Tye
Alfriston
East Sussex
BN26 5TL
+44 (0)323 870001
Anne of Cleves House Lewes
52 Southover High Street
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1JA
England
+44 (0)1323 474610
With a plethora of activities, interesting things to see, exciting and historic attractions, museums and things to do in and around Eastbourne, there is no shortage of fun to be had on the sunshine coast. Entertainment for kids, things to do when its raining, indoor and outdoor activities in summer and winter, you'll never be wondering what to do in Eastbourne again, whatever the weather!
Many of the attractions and places to go are either free, or offer a cheap day out, most being suitable for the whole family. Virtually all the things to do and local attractions are very competitively priced, usually close to refreshments, rest areas, restaurants and other places to eat.
If you are looking for exciting things to do, places of interest in Eastbourne, outdoor activities and attractions in Eastbourne, things to do with children in Eastbourne, entertainment for the family or kids, look no further. We've listed all the local attractions, noting the historic landmarks, places to go which are of interest to visitors and locals to the town.
This what to see and what to do page is for Eastbourne in East Sussex, in England. Whilst we're sure you know that, comically, its not unheard of for tourists to make an accommodation booking for a hotel in Eastbourne, only to arrive at their destination (Eastbourne down under, in New Zealand) and find they made the booking in the wrong country.
