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I simply needed a day out to Eastbourne. I was bored with staring at the computer screen and trying to work within the hustle and bustle of the coffee shops in Brighton. After I finished glaring at the indifference attitude of the man, sat opposite me, who pushed my laptop forward without asking me, I opened up Google Maps. Looking around the South East region of the UK, I saw there were plenty of places I could visit on my Grand British days out. Should I go to Hastings? How about living large at Royal Tunbridge Wells? Or sightsee Portsmouth? The possibilities were huge.
Closing my eyes, I jabbed my finger towards the scaled map of the South East on my computer screen. Opening one eye and hoping I hadn’t just invited myself to the bottom of the English Channel, I was pleased to have landed on Eastbourne.
That evening, I boarded the Southern train service direct from Brighton to Eastbourne taking 40 mins long. Checking into a waterfront hotel, I milled around the quiet town and grabbed an Italian dinner before turning myself in to bed, ready to fully explore Eastbourne in daylight.
Despite its reputation as a retirement destination for Old Age Pensioners, you can clearly see a lot of communal activity from all ages in this town. However, if you love rushing around London, I should warn you not to come. You’ll find yourself frustrated behind slow-walking rows of old people.
So what is there to do? I think I’ll let the pictures do the talking.
Eastbourne As Seen By Rexy
Kick off with a visit to Eastbourne Pier, one of the many dotted along the English coast. Be sure to come back to watch theatre shows in the evening.
Tread the boardwalk and enjoy the amusements
Take a wander around the seafront and the beach. Admire the pier from here.
You cans search the pebbles for fossils. Or if you like pretty looking stones, knock yourself out!
Start walking west along the seafront to explore the Victorian walkway.
Come in the afternoon and hear special local performances. if you are lucky, you might just catch a national tribute act.
Don’t forget to grab an icecream on the beach. Lick away!
The Wish Tower
Check out two icons of Eastbourne as you walk west from the city centre. Why noy bring your family here for a delightful time on the sand?
Walk through the immaculately green lawn gardens and shoot the breeze with the Duke of Devonshire
You’ll finally reach the white cliffs and one end of the South Downs Way.
Remember to have a final frolic on the beach and you might meet a pretty girl with a dog.
Start your walking trip on the South Downs Way, accessible only 20 mins away from Eastbourne Station.
It’s amazing to see the beauty of a National Park just minutes away from a town.
What’s this, do I spy in the distance?
Here I am at Beachy Head! It’s known for being the last sight of England RAF pilots had when they flew to fight in the Battle of Britain.
However, Beachy Head is also known for being the spot of the highest number of suicide deaths in the UK. Samaritans attempt to reach out to those in suffering even here.
Don’t go too near the cliff edge!
Time to go back down via a different route to Eastbourne in the South Downs
Serving exotic and delicious mussels, the Belgian Cafe is a definite must visit!
Other than the waterfront and the gateway to the South Downs, I couldn’t find any inspiration within the city of Eastbourne. It’s got potential for the great British seaside day out. But to stay? I think I would pass unless a famous act performs on stage at the Eastbourne Bandstand.
Meanwhile, I finished up with a coffee on the seafront and then headed back to the station, satisfied I got my day out fix to go back to work refreshed. Thanks, Eastbourne, but I might not be back. South Downs? Definitely.
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