Eastbourne Pier
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Following the fire making the pier a large open space is wonderful, however there are signs saying only consume food bought on the pier yet there's nowhere to actually buy food other than the chippy. It's crying out for some mobile hotdog, candyfloss, popcorn and ice cream sellers there's plenty of deck space for those large cart style vendors
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A pier is a pier when all is said and done, however I have been on bigger and better piers with larger/more facilities. However it was a pleasant place to have a drink or an ice cream.
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The only real pleasure you get from treading the boards on Eastbourne Per is when you turn around at the end and savour the beautiful garden views skirting the promenade
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A nice pier, clean, renovated, well maintained, with a number of attractions on it. There are shops at the entrance on the road for fish and chips, donuts and the like, then a large open area with picnic tables for you to sit and rest. Then half way down are more shops selling trinkets and souvenirs, as well as the first of three small arcades. Further down are the Victorian Tearooms, and then at the end of the pier is a night club. Always wondered whether that was a good idea, as surely some people stagger out after one too many and go straight over the side! Still, would sober them up I suppose.
We didn't have anything to eat in the tearooms as it had finished serving when we arrived, but it did look very nice and I would like to go back to try it another time. From what we saw through the window it looked clean and nicely decorated, with a good choice of food.
We did play in the arcades though, which were small but fun, the usual array of coin pushing machines, etc, but all automated, no staff in any of them, but all the machines were working and looked well maintained.
Also in the picnic area were some rides for youngsters, a pound a go as is normal these days, but again all working. Plus it was nice to see the pier being kept clean, making it a pleasant and popular place to be. I think they have done very well with the new pier design, and it works well.
We didn't have anything to eat in the tearooms as it had finished serving when we arrived, but it did look very nice and I would like to go back to try it another time. From what we saw through the window it looked clean and nicely decorated, with a good choice of food.
We did play in the arcades though, which were small but fun, the usual array of coin pushing machines, etc, but all automated, no staff in any of them, but all the machines were working and looked well maintained.
Also in the picnic area were some rides for youngsters, a pound a go as is normal these days, but again all working. Plus it was nice to see the pier being kept clean, making it a pleasant and popular place to be. I think they have done very well with the new pier design, and it works well.
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Pretty unexciting,a lot more could be done to attract visitors.Other than a couple of eating places and slot machines there is very little to keep people on the pier.A shame because there are few piers left nowadays and I'm sure if there was more attractions then more people would visit?
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I'm pleased to see this re-opened and the burnt down spot now turned into a large seating / viewing area. The once large arcade now split into two much smaller arcades, many businesses and games lost. Past the tea rooms which looked like it could use with a fresh touch of paint and the chandallers looked out of place for the height of the roof. it's still great to walk along which is all we usually would use it for but certain touch ups are needed and why are large rubbish bins kept in view by the entrance even when not on the pier you can clearly see them on the end nearest the road, not good! Also what would have been a quite walk along the end of the pier was interupted by a large transportation vechicle moving kegs and at times nothing in. why cant this be done first thing in the day not late in the afternoons? im happy its back open but other than fixing by removing the arcade that burnt down a lot of work is needed to breath new life into this once great spot. no fishing either, would explain why so many are by the beach with a rod in hand!
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We had tea on the Victoria tea room very nice tea and cakes it was very hot and could do with fans air con but other than that quite nice
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On the whole we thought the pier was a bit of a let down I think so much more can be done with it to encourage visitors of all ages.
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It's free! A lovely place to walk with plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by. We visited on a glorious sunny day. Loved the play on words as you enter it says Welcome to Eastbourne Pier, when you leave it says Thank you for visiting Sheikh's Pier (no doubt a tribute to the entrepreneur who funded the refurbishment).
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we went on a walk to the pier...was ok..but its NOT Brighton pier.....clean...reserved but to a happening pier
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Visited the pier today and enjoyed a relaxing morning people watching and enjoying a cuppa. Pierced very clean but loos could do with a re-furb!
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In some need of upkeep, and few attractions etc on on the pier. However, nice view of beach and Beachy Head from the end.
At least better than Brighton's West Pier, which is a crumbling mass of metal girders.
At least better than Brighton's West Pier, which is a crumbling mass of metal girders.
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Not much to do on the pier. Very few arcades sadly. Nice Victorian tea room though. The bar on the pier was quite expensive, not much change out of a tenner for just two drinks. Toilets were free to use though, unlike the public ones underneath that charge 20p.
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Enjoy a stroll along the pier. Great for families and a tasty meal at the end of the pier in the restaurant. Good afternoon cream teas on offer and choice of hot and cold food and drinks too.
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Worth a ten minute stroll, no entry fee but not much on the pier other than a couple of souvenir/sweet shops and end of pier bar/ wedding venue!
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We know the pier has undergone substantial work since the fire a couple of years ago but there is still a lot to be done, it certainly needs more eating/leisure facilities. Pleasant but nothing to write home about!
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Fantastic
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Lots of tables and seating to sit and have a drink and something to eat while enjoying the view , nice not having to pay to go on the pier
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Wasn't impressed with the very few machines but at least I didn't get to spend all my money! Wouldn't visit again
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A traditional pier with amusement arcade, cafe and night club. Nice views of the coast and sea front
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Stayed in Eastbourne for the weekend, and the weather was poor on Friday and everything was closed. Thought the weather was the cause, but actually it is normal opening hours there. Shops, café, fish & chips shut about 5pm (although there looks like a nightclub there late on?)
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Pier was ok at first glance until you walked further down, however the new owner, Sheiks Pier, is renovating it and the first part has been done very well with new boarding and painting, the original lamps are still there, some have been "cleaned up" the ones near the front still have some sort of dirty cloth stuck in them, which doesn't look aesthetically pleasing. There is seating which looks new, we sat there on the last day of the Airbourne, great view of the air show, only worry I had, as Mum and Grandmum, was the large gap in the metal safety edging of the pier, but it may have a conservation order on it, but did concern me, when little ones ran near it. Overall, it will be great when its finished.
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The memories of a bygone age, like most piers it has seen better days. However this is typical of this very English structure.
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Parking is all around the area . But the views and the pier is great . Well worthy a visit . Many events all year around and nice staff every where . Thank you for a great time
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The Eastbourne pier is beautiful to walk with your beloved one or family when the sun goes down. You can have an amazing view from it. The tea room could extend their opening time on the pier.
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