48 Hours in Eastbourne: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore

Eastbourne is the perfect base for a quick coastal escape. With its Victorian charm, dramatic cliffs, and independent restaurants, you can pack plenty into a two-day break. Here’s where to stay, where to eat, the best walks and a rainy-day plan.

Where to Stay

• Seafront boutique hotel with Victorian charm and sea views – Place 1. Stay: [AWIN link]
• Cosy B&B just off the promenade with hearty breakfasts – Place 2. Stay: [AWIN link]
• Family-run guesthouse near the pier with modern rooms – Place 3. Stay: [AWIN link]

Where to Eat

• Fish & chips on the pier at The Atlantic – Place 1. Eat: [AWIN link]
• Farm-to-table vegetarian cafe in Little Chelsea – Place 2. Eat: [AWIN link]
• Seafood bistro on the harbour with sunset views – Place 3. Eat: [AWIN link]

Walks

• Clifftop hike to Beachy Head and the start of the South Downs Way – Walk 1
• Seaside promenade stroll from the Pier to Sovereign Harbour – Walk 2

Rainy Day Plan

When the weather turns, head indoors to the Towner Eastbourne art gallery and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a cosy cafe, or explore the Redoubt Fortress’s exhibitions.