Eastbourne Trails and Coastal Walks, Eastbourne, England

Eastbourne in East Sussex sits on the south coast bordering the South Downs National Park. It’s the perfect place for getting outdoors and breathing in all that fresh sea air. I visited for a mid-week mini-break and given that the town’s labeled the UK’s sunniest it seemed only right that I should explore its outside activities. And there’s a lot of things to do in Eastbourne. Here are my top picks for what to do in Eastbourne and its surrounding countryside.

After checking in at the View Hotel Eastbourne, which, as the name suggests, has great coastal views in both directions, my friend Kathryn and I headed east along the seafront.

A stroll along Eastbourne beach is an essential part of a visit to the town especially if ice-cream’s involved. We passed Britain’s busiest Bandstand, an iconic venue and one of the top tourist attractions in Eastbourne. The first performance was held at the bandstand in 1935 and there are now over 140 concerts every year with firework displays and tribute bands.

Just beyond the bandstand is Eastbourne Pier on of my favourite Eastbourne attractions. The pier celebrated 150 years in 2016 and all the domes were painted gold to mark the occasion by its new owner. Not without some controversy amongst townsfolk and the local council. However, the glitz remains and the Victorian Pier sparkles in the Sussex sunshine. You can enjoy afternoon tea on the pier or fish and chips but mind the seagulls don’t pinch them. You can read more about Sussex Piers on Sussex Bloggers our website which shares the best of Sussex. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).