So much to do...so little time (Attractions in Eastbourne)

Member Name: lulu2231

Product:	Attractions in Eastbourne
Date:	30/06/09 (36 review reads)
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Advantages: Most attractions very close to the seafront

Disadvantages: You need the weather on your side!

A couple of weeks ago I took my son down to the aptly named sunshine coast, for a ltiile holiday. I visited some of the attractions that Eastbourne has to offer.

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway;
Cost (one train journey)
Adults £4.45 (unlimited train journeys £6.00)
Children/ Senior Citizens £3.95 (unlimited train journeys £5.50)
Under 3's FREE (also free for unlimited train journeys)
Family ticket (up to 4 people) £16 (unlimited train journeys £22)

The railway is a family run business located just outside Eastbourne town centre. It offers so much to do for such a little cost. There is a 'shed' where you can sit and have lunch, where you are surrounded by working miniature train sets (each cost 20p to activate, but dont worry if you dont have any change, the staff always have plenty and are alawys happy to change monies for you). There is also a larger version just out side the 'shed' which agin takes 20p to activate.
There is a fairly big adventure playground, with swings and slides a plenty.
Ther is a cafe, which is open during the hours of the attraction being open.
The main attraction is the trains that you can actually sit on and have a ride on. The ride lasts approximatley 4-5 minutes and children love it.
I would reccomend though to go on a sunny day as 95% of the attractions are outdoors!
There is also a reasonably priced gift shop, which children will love (especially if they are Thomas fans!)

The Soverign Centre;
This is an indoor fun pool. Its a walk in pool, so children can safely walk in and out. There is a waterslide for the more adventerous and also a wave machine, which entertains even the smallest of children. Not forgetting the adults, there is also a jaccuzi so you can unwind and relax. For the non swimming parent (or career) there are plenty of seating options availiable along the sides of the pool. There is also a cafe, however it is fairly pricey.
It can be quite expensive to go there, but with seating facilities, and a cafe (though you can take your own) you can make pretty much a day of it, as there are usually no time limits to how long you can stay.

Eastbourne Pier
Entrance is free....
take a stroll along the pier, right at the front of the pier is a traditional chip shop, then a new coffee bar. You then get to the arcade (which is all under cover). There is a Victorian tea room followed by an Icecream shop. Finally you get to a warm welcoming family pub, which serves food (during peak season.) with very friendly staff. Just to the left of the pub is Atlantis nightclub, which reguarly promotes cheaop drinks is the place to go out in Eastbourne. Finally at the end of the pier is the fishing hut and deck, why not hire a rod and catch the big one.

Eastbourne has many things to offer, Beachy head, a beautiful cliff top over looking the English channel. The museum of shops, Devonshire theatre with many great shows. And of course, the SEA!

Unfortunatley the day i went to eastbourne, it was raining so we didnt get to do as much as we would of liked, but i would deffinatley go back to explore more!!

Summary: A beautiful town, with plenty to do.