Going to Eastbourne

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Gertrude

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• May 17, 2014

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In light of nice weather, I am planning on venturing to Eastbourne tomorrow by train (by myself) to look at Beachyhead, maybe pop in a pub for a drink and look on the pier (no idea if it is decent or not though).

Anyone recommend anything do do while I'm 'in town'?

Cheers.

 

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Soulman

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• May 17, 2014

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I'd recommend going to Beachy Head before you pop to the pub.

 

Beach Hut

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• May 17, 2014

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Beachy Head is miles from the train station

 

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Gertrude

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Soulman said:

I'd recommend going to Beachy Head before you pop to the pub.

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Great advice. Dont need an 'accident'

Beach Hut said:

Beachy Head is miles from the train station

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I've looked on google maps. Should take about 1 hour, maybe a little longer, right?

 

Beach Hut

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Gertrude said:

Great advice. Dont need an 'accident'



I've looked on google maps. Should take about 1 hour, maybe a little longer, right?

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A good hours walk as quite set of steps to the top if I remember rightly, there may be a bus that goes up there. It is a spectacular view and as tomorrow will be bright and sunny

 

Surf's Up

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Try The Hart for your post Beachy Head snifter

 

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grumpyoldgit

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Get the open top bus to beachy head starts from outside the pier.

 

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Gertrude

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grumpyoldgit said:

Get the open top bus to beachy head starts from outside the pier.

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Cheers chaps. Maybe get the bus back if sun/drink/legs say something

 

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bravohotelalpha

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Just dont jump, that's all

 

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Gertrude

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bravohotelalpha said:

Just dont jump, that's all

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Well that isnt fair. I love jumping off the bottom step of stairs since I was a kid.

 

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Albion Rob

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• May 17, 2014

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If you're having a drink I'd recommend the Dolphin in South a Street or any other pubs on that road really. No good pubs near the pier I'm afraid. In fact not many good pubs in Eastbourne all told to be honest, as much as it pains me to say it.

 

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nordicgod

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• May 17, 2014

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A nice pint in the lamb in old town

 

Norman Potting

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Depending on where you are coming from even on a Sunday there are plenty of Eastbourne - Brighton buses some of which go over Beach Head (not literally of course). Bonus is that you don't need to worry about drinking other than the fact that buses don't have toilets. Best Chippy is the Holiday Inn Fish Restaurant Carlisle Road (the one that goes from the prom to the Congress Theatre. Ignore Ramsdens and the one at the Pier entrance.

Nice day for it tomorrow.

 

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dougdeep

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There are no steps. You can catch a bus from Brighton too.

 

MissGull

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the 13x goes via Birling Gap and Beachy Head (near enough).

 

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When I was a youngster I used to refer to Eastbourne as a place for old crusties who went to wait for God. As I've grown older I'e began to realise what a pleasant place it is, especially for a summers day out. I love the cleanliness of the town, and the way the beachfront is so well kept, and the architecture so engaging.

Having made so many disparaging comments in my youthful years, I find myself contemplating it as my place of retirement...

 

Norman Potting

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Brighton Lines said:

When I was a youngster I used to refer to Eastbourne as a place for old crusties who went to wait for God. As I've grown older I'e began to realise what a pleasant place it is, especially for a summers day out. I love the cleanliness of the town, and the way the beachfront is so well kept, and the architecture so engaging.

Having made so many disparaging comments in my youthful years, I find myself contemplating it as my place of retirement...

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Same here, or is there a clue in the start of your post! Like it for shopping and when you get tired of that you can go for a nice stroll on the prom.

 

Pinkie Brown

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The Crown and Anchor just to the east of the pier. Good beer, great food with decent portions at a good price. Nice atmosphere in there too.

For food and drink, I'd personally avoid the harbour. Overpriced and pseudo trendy. The roads around the harbour may have glamorous exotic sounding names, but its all a facade. The area is naff for dining and drinking - And living come to that.

 

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METALMICKY

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The cafe style style culture and architectural splendours of Royal Sussex Crescent & Croxden Way are well worth a visit.

 

Pinkie Brown

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METALMICKY said:

The cafe style style culture and architectural splendours of Royal Sussex Crescent & Croxden Way are well worth a visit.

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Oh I don't know? Harold Drive and Wroxham Road are far more chic.