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In April 2016, joana said:

Best of the pier is definitely the view. Pub or fish & chips are very poor, quiet. Shops are uninteresting. After the fire, without the slot machines room, pier feels kind of sad. Nice for a walk but not to stay too long.

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In April 2016, Debby H said:

We visited last year after the fire when things weren't looking great but we were pleased to see the renovation of the pier. The new owner has made a good job and we had a lovely walk along the pier.

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In April 2016, Nikki M said:

Lovely pier to walk along but there were few shops and restaurant there - perhaps not everything was open as it was early April.

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In April 2016, Torsten d said:

Good to enjoy the sunshine even on a cold windy day. Would enjoy a bit more to do on the pier but I'm already happy it's back open again

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In April 2016, David B said:

This is a typical seaside pier with many amusements. What is unusual is that (for children) the rides are very reasonably priced - and, either way, the stroll along the pier is free!

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In April 2016, Charlie said:

It is a nice place with a good atmosphere although with the changes in recent years it's definitely not what it used to be.

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In April 2016, Lynn K said:

Recommend having tea and cake in the popular Victorian Tea Room at the entrance of the pier, fairly priced and good old fashioned tea leaves! Staff friendly. Early in the season so not a lot going on at the moment. Pier is well maintained, work going on at the far end of the pier at the moment.

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In April 2016, eithneh_13 said:

very clean and well kept, lovely family day out with markets along the promenade , even able to walk there in the evenings

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In April 2016, Lulubelle3009 said:

We visited the pier and found it clean an not too crowded. Had Victorian Tea in the Tea House on the pier and that was nice and fairly priced.

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In April 2016, Speedbird747 said:

Much more subtle than its Brighton equivalent and actually better maintained - a great place for a stroll.

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In April 2016, NevardA said:

Not much actually open on the pier. Had afternoon tea in the tea room at the front of the pier. Most of the shop outlets were empty. There was a bar at the end but we did not go in.

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In April 2016, Susan G said:

Very quaint .. fine for a stroll along the pier .
Had sandwiches in the restaurant on the pier .. very tasty and good value for money

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In April 2016, Leesa said:

Sadly not many attractions open - maybe the majority only open in the summer months.

There is a sign up on the dome for a camera obscura but it wasn't clear how to access it, or even if it was (still) open.

The fish and chips were good.

Unlike many other seaside towns, no amusement arcades to be found (not necessarily a bad thing!)

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In April 2016, george b said:

We tried to get into the Victorian Tea Rooms on the pier but it was really busy with many people waiting. So we walking a little further to the cafe bar for coffee which was also really nice but very modern.
The weather was breezy and a little rain (Easter Sunday when Storm Katie hit the UK in the evening). Therefore it was nice to get out of the rain for a nice coffee.

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In April 2016, Bondychris104 said:

All the boards have gone now and there's a big open space with a few picnic tables . It's been taken on by a local man and the words thank you for supporting sheik's pier are what you see as you leave! He has his lions heads on all lamp posts now but it's good he's putting money into it.

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In March 2016, Jozef S said:

You can't miss this walking along Eastbourne coast... Pier is stretching a good few 100m into the sea. It is beautifully reconstructed. Beware of seagulls! They will steal your fish and chips :-)

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In March 2016, cheesecake1984 said:

went here with dad as lived here and i was born here. loved it, looking back fondly as writing this now too, was good day n really warm, think whent with my mum n ant too some stage

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In March 2016, Paul C said:

There is not a lot on the pier really (at least during Easter weekend). A bar, a few souvenir shops, a chippy. And what looks to be a nightclub. But it was a fun visit for us and brought back lots of memories of simpler times from when I was a child. The pier looks like it is being renovated a bit, and it doesn't look too bad on the surface (i.e. the bits you see when walking on it). Worth a visit.

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In March 2016, Mateusz M said:

Nice, clean place for a walk, beautiful view from the pier to the beach and the city. Big plus for free of charge entry.

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In March 2016, Iloveskipton said:

It's nice to see the pier back up and running after the recent fire. Let's face it everybody loves the pier!

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In March 2016, diamonds30 said:

It's not has long has I remember it due to losing the end in a storm but it's a well perserved bit of history and still has the main attractions you would expect on a pier

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In March 2016, MrsStepp said:

Well done and how great the pier looks after the fire but there could be some better shops and more attractions. Some pillock thought it would be a good idea to parade his ridiculous looking gold car on the entrance of the pier like it was his private driveway on Good Friday, getting in everyones way but hey I suppose he owns the pier so he can do as he chooses! Lovely to have a stroll along and sit down watching the world go by.

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In March 2016, shezzy c said:

Last time we came here wasn't as big , lots more room at begging of pier which has been widened and chairs tables there now.

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In March 2016, lex_az79 said:

There's not much going on in this pier but there is a large tea room in the centre of it. We had cream tea which was nice and value for money. There are a lot of benches to sit on, which is great for those warm sunny days. There's no arcade. But there is a club!

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In March 2016, Travels said:

Yo yo, I tell you what, the pier and its surrounding area is a great day out, for jelly men and offspring!

Park up the car on eastbourne seafront, stroll along, take in the views of the cliffs, the sea, the Palm trees... Stop off for ice cream, wander into the hotels for some drinks, board games.

Then head up onto the pier and ponce along, taking it easy...

I've loved it... Loved taking my boy william on it, he's two weeks old and slept the whole time but that's what offspring are about, sleeping, poopin, throwing up and crying and being handsome.

Great views along the pier looking back at the promenade, and nice views out to sea.

I really enjoy eastbourne... Living in seaford, it's nice and quiet, good schools, perfect for family life...

Then a 10 minute drive one way and you're in brighton for all the city life when you fancy it.

A 10 minute drive the other way and you're in eastbourne, which is seriously stunning.

Add on the fact London is an hour away for all the theatre shows and France is on the doorstep.

Add it altogether, and of all the places I've travelled, no where quite beats home.

So yeah, eastbourne pier has reminded me of just how sweet life is with my offspring.

Peace and love.

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