Eastbourne,
properly explored.
From chalk-cliff walks and Victorian stories to honest restaurant guides and practical local advice — discover the town beyond the postcard.
Find your Eastbourne
Planning a day out, settling into town or following the coast? Start with the guide that fits.
Things to Do
Landmarks, family days and hidden corners → 02 · GET OUTSIDEWalks & Nature
Clifftops, downland, woodland and coast → 03 · EAT WELLFood & Drink
Independent restaurants, cafés and pubs → 04 · THIS WEEKWhat’s On
Events, festivals, theatre and seasonal guides → 05 · LOOK CLOSERHistory & Heritage
From the Bronze Age to the seaside resort → 06 · LIVE LOCALLiving Here
Neighbourhoods, schools, costs and everyday life →Essential Eastbourne
Three guides that will give any visitor a head start.
Original guides covering Eastbourne and the surrounding coast, countryside and communities.
A town with layers
Eastbourne’s elegant seafront is only the beginning. Roman archaeology, Napoleonic forts, Victorian ambition, chalk grassland and living neighbourhoods all sit within a few miles of one another.
Our history collection follows those stories street by street — with enough practical detail to help you go and see them for yourself.
Read the complete history of Eastbourne →Make a day of it
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