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- wiggymanCarshalton, UK62 contributionsSteep & rocky walk at low tide. Firstly, take coins for pay & display parking as the RingGo thing doesn’t work. We were in the car with toilet block in it, which is handy. There is a pub right next door. From the car park It took us 3 hours & 10 mins to walk to the lighthouse & back.
Please check the low tide times before you go. We arrived just over a hour before low tide to begin our journey down the fairly steep cliff top hill which gave us time to get to the beach as the tide was moving out to its furthest point. We went down the “cow gap” trail to the beach, there are a set of metal steps at the bottom, the steps don’t go the the ground, so you have to drop down the last few feet to the ground. It can be very dangerous if the tide comes back and you’re trapped along the beach so make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to get along the beach if you plan on walking to the lighthouse & back out again..not worth risking your life over so plan your trip well.
Once on the beach it’s about an hours walk to the lighthouse & good solid footwear is advised as it’s a very rocky walk. Once at the lighthouse you can climb the stairs up onto it, there is a handrail that I strongly advise using as the steps may be covered in seaweed.
I’d say about 10-15 mins of our walk was Spent stopping & taking photos but the rest of the time we just pushed ahead to get it done.
The walk back up the hill to the car park was horribly steep & took at least 20mins longer than on the way up. It was exhausting!! …but my 7 year old daughter managed it & i’m pushing 50 & I did it so don’t be scared to give it a go, just be prepared. I went with my wife & two kids, I’m not sure we’d rush to do it again in my life, but very glad we experienced it at least once.
We went in April 2024 on a sunny Sunday morning and it was a lovely but tiring adventure, great view over Eastbourne from the top.Written 26 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Geoff HSissinghurst, UK12,709 contributionsMagnificent countyside for walking with equally magnificent views of the Seven Sisters. Parking is in a pay and display car park (free to National Trust members) and refreshments are available from the NT Birling Gap cafe. Adjacent to the cafe is an informative Visitor Centre. Toilets are also avalaible here.Written 18 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- david w1 contributionWe had a fantastic afternoon visiting for the first time.
It’s very reasonably priced, the staff were extremely polite and helpful and the whole site was very clean and well presented.
My two children (6yrs & 2yrs) loved the play equipment and we all enjoyed the train ride so much that we had to have a second ride!
There was a good choice on the lunch menu and the food was served promptly which was delicious.
Overall a 10/10 brilliant tripWritten 25 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Butterfly010368Portsmouth, UK12 contributionsAmazing night watching a group called 'Lipstick on my Collar', fantastic performers/musicians/singers!! Staff at the Hippodrome were so kind and helpful, all seats have an amazing view of the stage and great value seats in relation to other Theatres we have visited. We will definitely be back!Written 26 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Fleur McQuillanPevensey, UK9 contributionsI went there with my family to go for a walk in the harbour. I liked people walking along the harbour and my sister Brooke really liked looking at the boats in the water. I enjoyed it, it was brilliant.Written 11 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TheWolverine3 contributionsIt's a pier. A few shops are open. A few are closed down. start of the pier does have the food stalls. The cafe is nice and friendly towards the middle of the pier. Which I would recommend.Written 5 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BecHop19 contributionsLovely artist, interesting chap, loved his artwork and lots of different styles to enjoy from a thoroughly talented man. Thank you for your time and for showing us your beautiful paintings.Written 2 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Danni LazCambridge, UK4 contributionsWe went here to see sleuth for mother's day present. It was a great Little theatre, very nicely designed. The show was great could not stop guessing what would come next. Well recommend.Written 11 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Fleur McQuillanPevensey, UK9 contributionsI went there with my dad to go for a little tour. We saw some paintings and sculptures in every room which I liked seeing. I liked going to the Towner Art Gallery, it was marvellous.Written 14 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- chrissieb94Dorset, UK2,098 contributionsIt was lovely to walk along the promenade on a beautifully sunny day in October. There are different levels to walk - beach level, street level and one in between. Beautifully maintained flower bed border the walkways. There are a number of cafes and a bandstand (which did have a concert on one evening).Written 30 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gail MEastbourne, UK21 contributionsThis is a charming cafe & gallery. The coffee is wonderful, the staff are friendly. It's the perfect spot for a meeting with easy parking outside. There are 25 local artists with a range of small gifts, jewellwery and cards as well as wonderful paintings. I love it here!Written 4 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jason F18 contributionsSo quiet and peaceful when no one is around and a lovely view of the rocks and hearing the tide coming inWritten 16 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eastbourne
- The top attractions to visit in Eastbourne are:
- Beachy Head
- Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
- Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park
- Sovereign Harbour Marina
- Eastbourne Pier
- The best outdoor activities in Eastbourne according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Beachy Head
- Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
- Grand Parade Main Resort Beach
- Sovereign Harbour Marina
- Holywell Retreat Beach
- The best day trips from Eastbourne according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Full-Day Small-Group White Cliffs of Sussex Tour from London
- Brighton & Seven Sisters Tour From London (Small-Group)
- 1066 Battle of Hastings, Birling Gap and Seven Sisters Tour
- Full-Day Bath and Stonehenge Tour from Eastbourne
- 1066 Battle of Hastings, Birling Gap and Seven Sisters Tour
- The most popular things to do in Eastbourne with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Royal Hippodrome Theatre
- Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park
- Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
- Grand Parade Main Resort Beach
- Devonshire Park Theatre