Why go
- Town in East Sussex, England.
- Served by Churchlands Farm Airstrip.
History
Eastbourne is a town and seaside resort in the East Sussex county of South East England. It lies 19 miles (31 km) east of Brighton and 54 miles (87 km) south of London; it is immediately east of Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Great Britain and part of the larger Eastbourne Downland Estate. It is also a local government district with borough status.
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · Eastbourne, BN23 6JH · storelocator.asda.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access · 1 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, BN22 7SG · kfc.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 23 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, BN23 6QD · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, BN23 6QD · pizzahut.co.uk
Coffee, Sandwich, Cakes, Tea, Pastry, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · The Street, Litlington, BN26 5RA · cadencecycle.club
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-21:30; Tu Closed; We-Su 16:00-21:30 · 6 Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9NG · 1553.merchant.onestepeat.co.uk
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: We,Th,Su 11:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Mo,Tu off Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Alfriston, BN26 5TU · rathfinnyestate.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th,Su 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-00:00 · 355 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7PA · seasidegrilleastbourne.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · restaurants.subway.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 29 The Waterfront, Eastbourne, BN23 5UZ · harvester.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 21 Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9NG · royalatlantic.co.uk
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:30-16:00; Su 08:30-14:00 · Eastbourne, BN22 7AA
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Donut, British, Pastry, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 7 Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6EJ
Italian, Pizza, Neapolitan, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · 1 High Street · rusticoitaliano.co.uk
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 38 Vicarage Field, Hailsham, BN27 1BG · ajsbaked.co.uk
Restaurant · restaurant · Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AE · thebeachdeck.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Tea, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Tea/Coffee Shop cafe
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Polegate, BN26 6RF
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 40 High Street, Polegate, BN26 6AJ · snackattackpolegate.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Bexhill Road · starbucks.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · 19 Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9NG · wicked-chicken.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-00:00 Features: takeaway · 7 Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9NG · topspizza.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 22 The Broadway, Eastbourne, BN22 0AS · newchinaeastbourne.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · Edward Road, Eastbourne, BN23 8AS · tobycarvery.co.uk
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 8 The Broadway, Eastbourne, BN22 0AP
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 1 High Street, Polegate, BN26 5HA · harvester.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 38 Beatty Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6DG · sovereignfishbar.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 56 Beach Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7HA · facebook.com
Restaurant · restaurant · Sea Road, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6EH · massiliabay.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 37 Mountfield Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9BT
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 330-334 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7RH
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 16 Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, BN22 9NG · flourflow.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 5 Mimram Road, Stone Cross, BN24 5DZ · windmillfastfood.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 8 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne, BN23 6NL
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7LU · princesperch.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 4 Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6EJ
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Airports
Deanland Lewes Airfield 9 mi to the centre
Lewes, East Sussex, ENG, GB
Churchlands Farm Airstrip 4 mi to the centre
Pevensey, Kent, ENG, GB
Westfield Farm Airstrip 4.8 mi to the centre
Hailsham, East Sussex, ENG, GB
Getting there by ferry
Newhaven Ferry Port
Ferry terminal · 9.9 mi from the centre · LD Lines
Newhaven (UK) - Dieppe (F)
Ferry route · DFDS Seaways
Dieppe - Newhaven
Ferry route · DFDS
Where to stay
60 Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AQ, United Kingdom · thenewengland.uk
15 Silverdale Rd, Eastbourne BN20 7AJ, United Kingdom · cherrytree-eastbourne.co.uk
43-49 Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AH, United Kingdom · langhamhotel.co.uk
Coopers Hill, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN20 9JD, United Kingdom · chalkfarmhotel.org
Mount Rd, Eastbourne BN20 7HZ, United Kingdom · hydrohotel.com
36 High St, Old Town, Eastbourne BN21 1HH, United Kingdom · thelambeastbourne.co.uk
Terminus Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3DF, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4EQ, United Kingdom · grandeastbourne.com
The View Hotel, Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DN, United Kingdom · theviewhoteleastbourne.com
Bay Hotel 26, Majestic, 34 Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AN, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4EE, United Kingdom · lansdowne-hotel.co.uk
3 Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne BN21 4BJ, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DS, United Kingdom · oban-hotel.co.uk
14-22 Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AP, United Kingdom · yorkhousehotel.co.uk
44 Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DL, United Kingdom · westrockshotel.com
Marine Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3DY, United Kingdom · alfahotels.co.uk
4 Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3EH, United Kingdom · thepierhotel.co.uk
20 Marine Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AY, United Kingdom · theshoreviewhotel.co.uk
Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3YN, United Kingdom · theburlingtoneastbourne.com
35-42 Royal Parade, Eastbourne BN22 7AN, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
38 Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 4DH, United Kingdom · britanniahotels.com
19 St Aubyn's Rd, Eastbourne BN22 7AS, United Kingdom · albertandvictoria.com
13-14 Marine Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3DX, United Kingdom
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Churchlands Farm Airstrip; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Newhaven Ferry Port, 9.9 mi); routes include Newhaven (UK) - Dieppe (F), Dieppe - Newhaven.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Eastbourne, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach