Eastbourne , the beach
Eastbourne Beach

Eastbourne Beach

Eastbourne

A long shingle beach below the Victorian seafront, running from Sovereign Harbour to the foot of Beachy Head.

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BeachTime here: 1–2 h

On the map

Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3AD

Quick facts

The shingle beach stretches about four miles, from Sovereign Harbour in the east to Beachy Head in the west.

The seafront behind it is mostly Victorian hotels, with the pier and bandstand along the front.

Eastbourne holds the UK record for sunshine in a month, 383.9 hours in July 1911.

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