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| Eastbourne | |||||
| Location | South coast of England in the county of Sussex | ||||
| Population | 85,000 | ||||
| Travel | Direct rail link to Gatwick airport and London. 75 minutes by train to London | ||||
| Description | Eastbourne is an elegant seaside resort on the South Coast, situated at the foot of the South Downs. Eastbourne is famous for its Victorian architecture. There are 5 miles of Victorian promenade with many large and impressive hotels and a Victorian pier. The Marina at Sovereign Harbour provides a beautiful setting with a number of restaurants and cafes | ||||
| Entertainment and Sports | Eastbourne has a large indoor shopping centre with many high street stores. Eastbourne has three theatres, multiplex cinema, and art gallery. There are many restaurants, bars and discos. Eastbourne has a swimming complex, golf courses and sports centres. Water sports are popular and include windsurfing and sailing. The ladies professional tennis championships are held in Devonshire Park in June | ||||
| Surrounding Areas | The downland provides excellent walking. The famous Severn Sisters White Cliffs and Beachy Head, the highest cliff in England are close by. Near to Eastbourne are the medieval castle of Pevensey, the pretty village of Alfriston and the ancient carving of the Long Man of Wilmington. Brighton with its oriental pavilion and Hastings with the castle and caves are within easy reach | ||||
| Location Map | Eastbourne | ||||