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From the time of the Stone Age, Eastbourne remained little more than a hamlet until the arrival of the railway in the 1840s catapulted it from obscurity into one of the biggest seaside resorts in Britain with a population of 136,000 people today.

Lured by the town's seafront and a coastline that takes in the famous Beachy Head which naturally shelters the town and contributes to Eastbourne's title of sunniest place in the UK, it is essentially a seaside resort and derives its main income from tourism. Which in turn means that there is plenty to do after a long week at work.

Getting around Eastbourne
Like many towns that have a significant tourist trade, the local council is looking at ways to discourage people from using their cars in an effort to reduce congestion levels during the rush-hour commute. But with more than 3 out of 5 people preferring to use their car rather than any other form of transport, this may prove a tricky prospect for the authorities. The A22 and A2270 are the main arterial roads in and out of the town centre, linking it with the nearby suburbs of Hampden Park and Willingdon.

Alternatively, Eastbourne Buses run services to all parts of Eastbourne and to nearby towns Hailsham, Lewes, Battle and Bexhill with all services arriving at the bus station on Cavendish Place right by the pier. There is also a seafront service to and from Beachy Head . Whilst the East Coast Mainline links the town centre with services coming from Brighton to the west and Bexhill, Hastings and Ashford International to the east. The train station is located on Terminus Road , just 10 minutes from the seafront by foot.

Eating, drinking and shopping in Eastbourne
Just because Eastbourne is a seaside resort doesn't mean that it is crammed with pubs and clubs that stay open until the early dawn. Well actually it does.

Eastbourne may well be the quieter cousin to some of the more rowdy and raucous holiday resorts scattered around Britain 's coast but, with over 70 pubs serving traditional English ales and continental beers, this is a town that sees its senior citizens and party revellers brushing shoulders with each other with neither batting an eye lid at the other.

Most bars and pubs can be found along the seafront and South Street and are home to a number of traditional bars and the usual pub chains. The Buccaneer stands out as one of the better bars in the area, situated just between the Congress Theatre and The Winter Garden. It is very popular and gets very busy - especially after a performance.

And if you fancy some food after a tipple, head to Waterfront Place , Bolton Road and the seafront end of Terminus Road – also known as ‘restaurant row', where you'll find everything from pub grub and take-away's to Mediterranean and Oriental restaurants. Of if you are looking for a good place for a Sunday lunch, the Hungry Monk Restaurant in Jevington – midway between Eastbourne and Brighton - serves some of the finest modern British food in intimate dining rooms with beams and open fireplaces. With several cosy sitting rooms and 4 additional private dining rooms, this is the birthplace of Banoffi Pie and well-worth the drive from the town centre.

But if it's a cosmopolitan and sophisticated offering that you are looking for, then grab your candy-floss and head east to Brighton .

Eastbourne offers a diverse range of shops, from high street names found at the Eastbourne Arndale Centre and Sovereign Harbour to unusual independent shops located on the Seafront.

The Arndale Centre is the main shopping mall; located in Terminus Road which itself has a wide selection of shops. The Enterprise Centre next to the station is another often forgotten treasure, whilst you can find quirky and unique independent shops can find near the Seaside Road . Other places for shopping include quaint old shopping streets of Little Chelsea.

As home to a growing population of octogenarians, it naturally follows that there are a number of parks, gardens and walks that provide a moment of respite in an otherwise busy town. Shinewater Park , Gildredge Park and Manor Gardens - a large open park located between the town centre and Old Town – are all worth a wander. Whereas the Long Man of Wilmington and Beachy Head are by far the pick of the bunch. Not forgetting the famous Eastbourne Pier.

But for something more stimulating, there's the Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne Redoubt is a fort on what is now Royal Parade, Eastbourne and The Saffrons, a sporting venue in Eastbourne . And the Eastern promenade has the new water sports centre offering fantastic facilities for use all year round plus a great base for the town's annual extreme sports festival.

Main residential areas
Without doubt, the most sought after residential area in the town is Sovereign Harbour - a marina/harbour development that is home to hundreds of boats and yachts and comprises of restaurants, shops with modern apartments and penthouses.

The town centre itself is undergoing some much-needed modernisation around the shopping centre and train station that will improve the area and make it more appealing to those looking to relocate here. Out towards the ‘burbs, residential areas are of a more traditional disposition - smart, leafy and well kept with a good choice of Victorian and Edwardian properties ranging from 3 bedrooms to small mansions.

Whereas to the west of town, Meads, Summerdown and Saffrons are easily the most sought after, as are Upperton and Old Town to the north. 

If you're thinking of moving to the area, take a look at some of the current property available to buy or let in Eastbourne.

Take a closer look
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