Mark’s guidebook
Food scene
Miles of seafront to walk, Victorian Pier, Ice cream parlours and cafes, lovely pebble beach with rock pools at Holywell Bay. Childrens' attractions of Fort Fun Amusement Park (cafe and soft play) and Treasure Island (soft play, cafe and pirate crazy golf). Congress, Devonshire and Hippodrome Theatres. Towner Art Gallery. Beacon Shopping Centre with Cineworld. Dotto railway. Great choice of restaurants and pubs. Sovereign Harbour - restaurants, shops, walks and boat trips.
118 locals recommend
Eastbourne
Miles of seafront to walk, Victorian Pier, Ice cream parlours and cafes, lovely pebble beach with rock pools at Holywell Bay. Childrens' attractions of Fort Fun Amusement Park (cafe and soft play) and Treasure Island (soft play, cafe and pirate crazy golf). Congress, Devonshire and Hippodrome Theatres. Towner Art Gallery. Beacon Shopping Centre with Cineworld. Dotto railway. Great choice of restaurants and pubs. Sovereign Harbour - restaurants, shops, walks and boat trips.
If you want to treat yourselves! Great for a special occasion. High class restaurant, beautiful views, incredible English wine.
24 locals recommend
The Flint Barns - Rathfinny Wine Estate
If you want to treat yourselves! Great for a special occasion. High class restaurant, beautiful views, incredible English wine.
Good farm shop, good quality produce. Farm area with animals for children.
54 locals recommend
Middle Farm
Good farm shop, good quality produce. Farm area with animals for children.
Sightseeing
Park in the Beachy Head pub car park (free) have a meal and or drink overlooking fantastic views of Downs, sea and Belle Toute Lighthouse. Visit the Countryside Centre to learn about history of the area and there is a nice little shop. Its the place to stop to see the famous Beachy Head - just across the road from the pub.
Beachy Head Countryside Centre
Beachy Head RoadPark in the Beachy Head pub car park (free) have a meal and or drink overlooking fantastic views of Downs, sea and Belle Toute Lighthouse. Visit the Countryside Centre to learn about history of the area and there is a nice little shop. Its the place to stop to see the famous Beachy Head - just across the road from the pub.
Great place for a walk along the river to the beach, beautiful views. Stop at the Cuckmere Inn for food and drink, lovely to sit outside when weather is good. Also walks from here through Friston Forest and beautiful countryside. Canoeing available.
134 locals recommend
Seven Sisters Country Park
East Dean RoadGreat place for a walk along the river to the beach, beautiful views. Stop at the Cuckmere Inn for food and drink, lovely to sit outside when weather is good. Also walks from here through Friston Forest and beautiful countryside. Canoeing available.
Lovely garden and tea room. You need to book for a tour of the castle though.
76 locals recommend
Herstmonceux Castle
Lovely garden and tea room. You need to book for a tour of the castle though.
Ruins of Norman castle run by English Heritage. Lovely pub The Smugglers in the High Street. Visit Pevensey Museum and Court House.
46 locals recommend
Pevensey Castle
Castle RoadRuins of Norman castle run by English Heritage. Lovely pub The Smugglers in the High Street. Visit Pevensey Museum and Court House.
Lots of independent shops. Miles of pebble beach. Visit the Delaware Pavilion - views, theatre, gallery and great place to sit and have a cup of tea etc. Bexhill Museum also worth a visit.
46 locals recommend
Bexhill
Lots of independent shops. Miles of pebble beach. Visit the Delaware Pavilion - views, theatre, gallery and great place to sit and have a cup of tea etc. Bexhill Museum also worth a visit.
Lovely gardens, great tea room, flour mill and of course the priory.
41 locals recommend
Michelham Priory
Lovely gardens, great tea room, flour mill and of course the priory.
Charleston Farm House - home to the Bloomsbury Set of artists. Interesting tour and lovely countryside.
93 locals recommend
Charleston Trust
Charleston Farm House - home to the Bloomsbury Set of artists. Interesting tour and lovely countryside.
Historic house (was recently in the latest film of 'Emma'). Often hosts vintage fairs etc.
18 locals recommend
Firle Place
Firle PlaceHistoric house (was recently in the latest film of 'Emma'). Often hosts vintage fairs etc.
Great for food and sightseeing
Lovely quaint historic town. Just nice to stroll the high street, several pubs. tea rooms and restaurants. Beautiful church on the green next to the Clergy House (National Trust) by the river. From the A27 end there is a car park on the left but if you drive further there is another car park on the right which is free. Our favourite place is Deans Place Hotel which is past the Clergy House - sit outside on the patio in the summer with a meal from the bar and a drink - perfect!
67 locals recommend
Alfriston
Lovely quaint historic town. Just nice to stroll the high street, several pubs. tea rooms and restaurants. Beautiful church on the green next to the Clergy House (National Trust) by the river. From the A27 end there is a car park on the left but if you drive further there is another car park on the right which is free. Our favourite place is Deans Place Hotel which is past the Clergy House - sit outside on the patio in the summer with a meal from the bar and a drink - perfect!
For the kids
Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadBrilliant zoo for kids and adults too. Rides and play areas.
Great for kids of all ages. Lots of activities and animals to see.
48 locals recommend
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham BypassGreat for kids of all ages. Lots of activities and animals to see.
Loads for the kids to do and they may learn something as well!
41 locals recommend
The Observatory Science Centre
Loads for the kids to do and they may learn something as well!
Brilliant for younger children, dinosaur trail, miniature railway, play areas etc. Also a good garden centre.
11 locals recommend
Paradise Park
Avis RoadBrilliant for younger children, dinosaur trail, miniature railway, play areas etc. Also a good garden centre.