Eastbourne Local Attractions - Things to do and See in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

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There are numerous attractions and things to do and see in Eastbourne, East Sussex. Here are just a few of them.

Beachy Head is a chalk headland on the south coast of England, close to the town of Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex. The cliff there is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 162 m (530 ft) above sea level and Beachy Head Lighthouse one of it's landmarks.

Sovereign Harbour Marina & The Waterfront provides a relaxing haven for visitors and berth holders in which to unwind at the end of an exhilarating day at sea. It boasts a wide selection of restaurants, bars and cafés.

Holywell Italian Gardens & Helen Gardens are just a short walk from Michalmas Cottage. These unusual and secluded lawned Gardens sit in a wooded amphitheatre carved out of the cliff face just yards from Holywell beach.

International Lawn Tennis Centre within the peaceful setting of Devonshire Park hosts the women's pre-Wimbledon Tennis Tounament.

Eastbourne Theatres have a a combined capacity of more than 4,500. Each theatre has its own character and style, from the purpose built Congress Theatre to the Victorian Devonshire Park Theatre, Royal Hippodrome and Winter Garden.

Eastbourne Pier voted the most popular pier in Britain, is the perfect family attraction. The pier is the hub of all activity on the seafront with visitors from all over the country making the pier their first port of call. Tens of thousands of people visit the pier during the day in the height of summer – and it’s no wonder with so much to enjoy. Eastbourne's promenade extends for over 2 miles from Beachy Head to the Sovereign Harbour.

Two of the main events in Eastbourne are (International Tennis Week 14– 21st Jun 2008 & Airborne Festival 21 – 24th Aug 2008). Please book in good time if you wish to stay during these weeks as the events are very popular.

Shopping in Eastbourne

Eastbourne Arndale Centre- High street names at the Eastbourne Arndale Centre and Terminus Road.

Enterprise Centre - The Enterprise Shopping Centre, Eastbourne is full of independent and unusual shops, aswell as good cafes.

Little Chelsea - Art and crafts, antiques and modern interiors shops are here in abundance; visit the quaint old shopping streets of Little Chelsea.