Eastbourne Vacations: What To See and Do When You Visit Eastbourne

The town of Eastbourne is located on the south coast of England in the county of East Sussex. Eastbourne vacations have been extremely popular with British people for some considerable time. But, it was when the railway finally reached the town during the Edwardian period that the town's popularity as a vacation spot really took off. 

However, when visiting the town one don't limit yourself to just exploring the town. You can easily get to nearby Hastings and Brighton as well. Also from here, one can explore the South Downs or take a trip up to Beachy Head Cliff. 

The town itself has numerous beaches and these are sheltered from the weather by the cliffs towards the east of the town. You're almost assured of good weather as the town records high sunshine hours through the whole year. 

You'll find more than just beaches, the town has four theatres, several parks, museums and a bandstand. Which means there are lots of different things to see and do when you stay in Eastbourne. Actually getting round the town you can either walk, use local transport (buses) or taxis. 

Beachy Head is one of the most popular tourist attractions. This is situated to the West of the town and it rises 530 feet (162 metres) above sea level. When you reach the top, you'll find some great views in all directions and on a clear day, you'll be able to see as far away as Dungeness in Kent. 

However, if you are willing to travel a little further afield then a visit to Abbots Wood should be included during your vacation. It is one of the UK's best historic woodlands. Certainly if you are looking for some peace and tranquillity then this is a beautiful place to go. Plus if you keep quiet and your eyes open you may well spot some of its more unusual wildlife and beautiful plants.

During the summer, the town also has a number of boat trips available. These tours generally last for around one hour and offer you some more unusual views of Beachy Head and parts of the coastline. The trip generally starts from the town's port and will head out to Beachy Head peninsular before heading back in to land once more. 

When you visit Eastbourne, you can find somewhere to stay from this list of Eastbourne accommodation.