A GREAT VALUE BREAK IN EASTBOURNE

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What a beautiful deal with Eastbourne is! As you might need observed, we’ve slowly been making our means around the British southern shoreline and this break was an surprising gem. The climate helped, after all, and made brisk cliffside walks and impartial window buying that little extra candy.

HOW TO GET THERE

A practice from London Victoria to Eastbourne takes approx 1 hour 29m and brings you to the guts of Eastbourne, proper by the nice espresso outlets and a ten minute stroll away from the fantastic seafront.

WHERE TO STAY

We stayed at ‘The Port’, set on the beachfront it’s location was completely good and the employees had been so accommodating, serving to us with suggestions on our journey. They’ve nice mid-week affords which make it extra inexpensive and the rooms vary from seaview studios to cabin rooms (which we stayed in, it was the right cosy room with all the pieces you want, even a small espresso machine!) and if you happen to can stretch, the breakfast is actually price it.

WHAT TO DO

The beauty of Eastbourne is that, while there may be tons to do, you may simply do it in your personal time. So I’d begin by wandering alongside the seafront, seize a gelato if the climate permits (Gelato Famoso is nice), eat conventional fish and chips on the seaside (we went to Dolphins however heard that Qualisea can be good) or stroll alongside the Edwardian pier (enjoying air hockey on the arcade like we did is elective). You’ll be able to even do the Eastbourne Seafront Strolling Treasure Hunt (obtainable for £4 by way of the VisitBritain store) the place you may uncover historical past and amusing details about Eastbourne, taking you previous well-known landmarks as you discover out about Rome and the Titanic’s connection to the seaside city.

Beachy Head and its iconic cliffs are a must-visit in Eastbourne if you happen to can. You’ll be able to take a bus or drive to Beachy Head Story for the free exhibition on the historical past of the world earlier than strolling alongside the cliffs and taking within the views of the well-known purple and white lighthouse (however preserve your eyes peeled as we virtually missed it!). The Beachy Head Inn is a good spot to look at the sundown on a transparent day and there may be additionally an 18 mile Coastal Tradition Path you are able to do (maybe by bike!) alongside the English shoreline from Eastbourne, by way of Bexhill, to Hastings and you’ll take pleasure in three completely different galleries alongside the best way.

The Towner Gallery is a contemporary artwork gallery (the surface was painted by artist Lothar Gotz) housing free exhibitions, a cinema, cafe and is a good afternoon effectively spent, we liked discovering out extra about native artists Eric Ravilious, his buddy Eric Bawden and noticed work by Andy Warhol and Vanessa Bell (from Might they are going to be showcasing a Barbara Hepworth exhibition). The Towner can even host this yr’s Turner Prize 2023.

Take a stroll by means of ‘Little Chelsea’, an space between South Road and Grove Highway with a lot of impartial shops, espresso outlets and eateries. We fell in love with Camilla’s Bookshop, purchased some items from All Issues Analogue and grabbed a espresso from Skylark.

Clockwise: Camilla’s Bookshop, Camilla’s Booskhop, Skylark, All Issues Analogue

WHERE TO EAT

There are many small, impartial eating places providing inexpensive, unfancy but scrumptious meals – we liked our meal in GrEat (we had the mousakka and halloumi kebabs) and The Belgian Cafe for mussels and frites. To The Rise bakery is ideal for selfmade pastries and occasional and Nelson’s Espresso is a good brunch spot. For one thing a bit fancier, attempt Cru wine bar (the menus are seasonal and all meals pairs the native wines) or the restaurant at Port Resort. The Dew Drop Inn on South Road is a beautiful pub stuffed with character and proper by Skylark, too.

Simply modifying this metropolis information makes me wish to return, I actually hope this information might be helpful if you happen to do go – we’ll undoubtedly be again (with youngsters subsequent time!).

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