Eastbourne in England tourist information would find it hard to list all of the interesting and beautiful places you can visit there.
Eastbourne is a lovely and historic town located on the south coast of England about 50 miles from London which makes it perfect for an excursion or side trip. It reached the peak of its popularity as a seaside resort in the Victorian times and is still a very popular vacation spot with both Londoners and people from all over the world.
Eastbourne has been inhabited since the Stone Age and over the years the ruins of several large Roman baths and villas have been discovered in the area.
There are many vestiges of the era of the Norman Conquest in the area as well; St. Mary's Church in Eastbourne dates from the 12th century.
In the Old Town area you can find a 12th century pub, lovely shops, and visit the delightful Manor Gardens and Motcombe Gardens. At Motcombe Gardens you can see the pond that is the source of the Bourne River for which Eastbourne was named.
The Dotto train is a great way to see the area, it runs along the entire seafront with stops all along which also makes it a convenient way to get around.
Don't miss the Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway, it boasts over a mile of 1/8 scale railway for you to ride, as well as model railways, playgrounds, and a nature walk.
The seaside has always been a great attraction in Eastbourne. Much of the seafront is made up of Victorian style hotels and there is also a lovely pier and vintage bandstand which give the area a very nostalgic feel.
Beachy Head is a popular tourist attraction in Eastbourne. The white chalk cliff and iconic red and white striped lighthouse are remarkable sights to behold.
At 530 feet high, Beachy Head is the highest chalk sea cliff in the UK. The town's tourist information doesn't publicize the unfortunate fact that Beachy Head is also frequently the site of suicides.
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