Eastbourne Beaches

(Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK)

Eastbourne is first and foremost a seaside resort town, and most people head straight to the beach when they arrive, which features individual sections numbered from 1 and 94. Stretching for more than 5 km / 3 miles between the Helen Garden and Langney Point, and lined by a wide promenade, the beach at Eastbourne is dominated by its resplendent Victorian pier and elegant bandstand.

The main beachfront at Eastbourne is made up of mainly shingle and pebbles, and is overlooked by countless Victorian hotels. Parents tend to favour the area sandwiched between the Wish Tower and the bandstand, which is generally referred to as the KidzSafe Beach and is especially family friendly, with coloured zoned areas and matching wristbands, which are available free of charge from the Lifeguard Station, between May and September.

General Information

Plenty of affordable beach huts are located next to the beach itself, should you wish to hire one for the day or week.

Deck chairs are also easily to hand in Eastbourne for just a nominal charge, as are wind breaks, fish and chip shops, alfresco cafes, seaside amusements and fairground rides.

The beaches at Eastbourne are always busy during the summer months, particularly the most central area. Therefore, if you are looking for a little more seclusion away from the crowds, consider heading to Beachy Head, to the multitude of rock pools of Holywell and Falling Sands, or to Birling Gap or Cuckmere Haven, where you can enjoy truly tranquil beaches and views of the Seven Sisters cliffs.

Alternatively, take a pleasure boat trip along the coastline to see the chalky sea cliffs and enjoy some stunning panoramas.