Tourist attractions Eastbourne

A sunny day is the best time to savour the sight of the sea crashing against Beachy Head lighthouse as it stands some 150m below the dazzling white cliffs. West of this wonderful viewpoint extends a Heritage Coast of sweeping downland ending in lesse..

The long promenade is backed by well-kept lawns and flower beds. The pier (1870) and remarkable 1935 bandstand add a pleasant touch to the seafront. The central part is defined by defence works dating from Napoleon's time; eastwards the great Re..

The displays in a quaint little tower illustrate the town's expansion since 1800. Nearby is the entertainment complex adjoining Devonshire Park, the Victorian theatre of the same name, the famous Winter Garden and the modern Congress Theatre.

Charleston Farmhouse is a traditional farmhouse which was home to a group of artists until 1978. The house is decorated in their distinctive style: from textiles and ceramics to hand-painted walls, furniture and fireplaces. Numerous paintings adorn t..