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Eastbourne Pier
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Eastbourne is a town on the coast of East Sussex, England, between Brighton and Hastings. It has a populaton approaching 100,000 (2012 estimate) and is a popular retirement destination.
Guide to Eastbourne Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Eastbourne that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Eastbourne, England
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More on Eastbourne
Eastbourne got its name from the village of East Burne, which in turn was named after an ancient stream called Burne. The area has been inhabited since the Stone Age. The Romans also left their presence here. Following the Norman Conquest, the area of Eastbourne was held by the half-brother of William the Conqueror.Eastbourne received a market charter in 1315, granted to Bartholomew de Badlesmere. The town began to evolve into a seaside resort followingthe visit by four of King George III's children in 1780. Until the 19th century, it was little more than a cluster of villages.
Eastbourne Railway Station
Author: theolimeister (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
As with so many of the towns along the coast of England, Eastbourne is today dependent on tourism. It has become a popular destination for conferences and meetings. The seafront is lined with Victorian-era hotels. Historic structures include a pier and a bandstand, while newer developments include the Sovereign Harbour.
Visiting Eastbourne
The most straightforward way to reach Eastbourne from London is to take the A22 road.
Beachy Head and lighthouse, East Sussex
Author: David Iliff (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Places of Interest in Eastbourne
- Beachy Head
Scenic cliff to the west of Eastbourne with a lighthouse at the foot of the cliff. - Congress Theatre
Grade II-listed theater building in Eastbourne. - Devonshire Park Theatre
Grade II-listed theater building in Eastbourne. - Eastbourne Pier
Historic pier built between 1866 and 1872. - Eastbourne Redoubt
19th century fortress built to withstand potential invasion by Napoleon's forces. - Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Grade II-listed theater building in Eastbourne. - Sovereign Harbour
Beachfront development comprising a marina with four separate harbours, a retail park and several residential developments. - St Mary's Church
Medieval parish church in Eastbourne Old Town. - St Saviour's and St Peter's Church
Red brick church originally dating in 1872
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