Eastbourne Vacations: What To Do When You Visit Britain’s Sunniest Town
Eastbourne is a town in East Sussex, on the southern coast of England. Eastbourne vacations have been extremely popular with British people for some considerable time. But, it was when the railway finally reached the town during the Edwardian period that the town’s popularity as a vacation spot really took off.
However, when visiting the town one should not restrict oneself to enjoying the facilities and amenities that it has to offer. Located close by are Brighton & Hove and Hastings. If you choose Eastbourne as a base, one can explore the South Downs or take a trip up to Beachy Head Cliff.
As you’d expect from a seaside resort, there are plenty of beaches and these are sheltered from the weather as it lies beneath the cliffs to the East. Eastbourne boasts that it is one of England’s sunniest towns.
You’ll find more than just beaches, there are 4 theatres in the town, several parks, museums and a bandstand. Which means there are lots of different things to see and do when you visit the town. There is plenty of local transport to get you around or you can take a stroll through the streets if you prefer.
Beachy Head is top of the list for many visitors to the town. This is situated to the West of the town and and towers over the sea, reaching 530 feet at it’s peak. Upon reaching the top, you’ll find some great views in all directions and when the weather is on your side, you’ll be able to see as far away as Dungeness in Kent.
If you want to explore outside the town, Abbots Wood is well worth a look. It is one of the UK’s best historic woodlands. Certainly if you are looking for some peace and tranquillity then this is a beautiful place to go. Plus if you keep quiet and your eyes open you may well spot some of its more unusual wildlife and beautiful plants.
During the summer, the town also has a number of boat trips available. The tours take about an hour and you’ll get some great photo opportunities of both Beachy Head and the local coast. The round trips will start at Eastbourne’s port and then head out to the Beachy Head peninsular before returning to port again.
When you visit Eastbourne, you can find somewhere to stay from this list of Eastbourne hotels.
