Eastbourne Pier
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This pier suffered a fire recently and the amusement arcade burnt down the work to restore it is being done. But the end of the pier is still intact and now that part of the pier is again open to the public. There are still attractions on the pier and it was an enjoyable visit.
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Eastbourne had a really lovely pier,but unfortunately the front part of the pier burnt down about a month ago, (all in the press etc), but lucky the rest of the pier was okay, so you can still take a stroll on the pier, while the main front part is rebuilt.
Eastbourne itself, is good if you can walk and leave the car, there is parking along the front, but you can not really see the sea from the car. Lot and Lots of Hotels prices for all budgets, and ages. Now has a large Marina, North and South sides, and best reached again, by parking and walking round.
There are some amusements for children, but they are spaced out. Paul and Joan Bennett
Eastbourne itself, is good if you can walk and leave the car, there is parking along the front, but you can not really see the sea from the car. Lot and Lots of Hotels prices for all budgets, and ages. Now has a large Marina, North and South sides, and best reached again, by parking and walking round.
There are some amusements for children, but they are spaced out. Paul and Joan Bennett
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I stayed in EastBourne over the weekend and did the usual sights. The pier has just reopened and is accessible again after the fire. Not much to see at the moment but it will be back to its best soon I hope,
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The pier reopened while we were in Eastbourne and we had to take a walk up to the end. The work they have done is excellent in such a short time. I can't wait to see it when it is completely renovated. Such a tragedy that it was burnt!
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A place with great landscapes that makes you feel into another time. The proposal for a pier was first mooted at the end of 1863, and highly favoured by the town’s major landowner, the 7th Duke of Devonshire
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Sadly no-one can get on it since the fire. Hopefully, it will be restored at some point.
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Brings back great memories for all the family. Love the place and I hope to return here regular for the rest of my life as it's where my family grew up. Great place and it will always hold somewhere dear in my heart. Hope that it is refurbished elegantly though
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My wife and I have walked along this pier many times and it was very distressing to see it burnt out and closed yesterday. This is one of the great piers on the South Coast from an architectural point of view and one of the main attractions of Eastbourne. When it has been repaired I will be back again to walk along its planks though not to eat or play on the amusement arcades as those attractions are not for me.
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go on the pier at least twice a month, good for a stroll before or after a meal, spend a few pennies in the arcade and walk to the end of the pier to watch the people fishing perhaps they will catch more than a cold one day, and maybe have a cream tea in the tea rooms or a beer in the bar at the end of the pier, buy a glass animal or flower to take home, and look at the other little shops dotted along the way, so sorry that it had the fire this month and hope that they repair it quickly as a seaside with out its pier is like fish and chips without the chips
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We visited the pier several times during our 5 day holiday and were blown away by its beauty. Imagine our shock when we watched the Blue Room burn down in front of our very eyes. So sad, good luck Eastbourne with restoring this lovely building.
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Just few days ago we enjoyed visiting this icon of southeast coats. Instead of another visit today, we have found the pier in fire, fortunately just part of it was destroyed. We joined many people on the beach observing Fire brigade in action (thank you very much for your effort!), with deep sadness of this. Hopefully will be rebuilt, but probably will take some time.
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never seen it but now is burned!
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One of Britain's great piers. It's clean and tidy and the sports bar cafe half way down has been refurbished and does hot and cold snacks, teas, coffees and alcohol. It's not a tacky pier..it's spacious and nice to walk along. At the end there is a fish tackle shop where you can hire a rod and try and catch something up until 10pm -or later if you want to become a member.
There is a lovely fish and chip shop on the right as you enter the pier. The woman owner/manager is very friendly and it's a clean and well run business and the fish and chips are excellent. I give a special mention to her because nothing is too much trouble. The shops are clean, there is no rubbish or graffitti anywhere and the atmosphere is good.
The local council deserve credit for keeping the Pier so clean and tidy.
Great view of Beachy Head from The Pier as well. Well worth a visit.
There is a lovely fish and chip shop on the right as you enter the pier. The woman owner/manager is very friendly and it's a clean and well run business and the fish and chips are excellent. I give a special mention to her because nothing is too much trouble. The shops are clean, there is no rubbish or graffitti anywhere and the atmosphere is good.
The local council deserve credit for keeping the Pier so clean and tidy.
Great view of Beachy Head from The Pier as well. Well worth a visit.
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I can this pier has character which comes mostly from its historic feature which have NOT. Been modernised, some restoration was happening on our last visit yet only to the railing & a few of the walk planks the small number of shops on the pure include a scoop and buy for sweets & nut - they do a lovely fudge, a truly vintage experience can be hand in the Victoria tea room(nice glass circle building half way down doing cream teas & light lunches) there's a night club yet I can't comment either way as NOT my thing these days (gone 30yrs old...) the arcade does include update games as guitar hero & traditional penny push they have a younger play area also I believe has a ball pit area & such, the end of the pier does have fishing options yet you'd need to get details... In season there's a seafood stand, a little clothes retailer, traditional sourvenir seller & a glass blowers workshop with a viewing area all in all a nice little escape for a moment or three (not really a full afternoons escape yet still has a sweet feel
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Eastbourne Pier is amongst the best I've visited with a choice of traditional eateries at the land end of the pier, followed by some quaint shops as you walk up it.
There are a couple of amusement arcades which are obligatory to keep that traditional pier feel as well as places to pick up an ice cream or fish 'n' chips.
My wife and I spent several hours enjoying a drink in the sunshine, relaxing, people-watching and enjoying the view back to land.
A few weeks after our visit we went to Southend Pier which really is a disgrace - visit Eastbourne Pier to see how it should be done BUT:
It is unnecessary to ban dogs. An overzealous council worker approached a German couple who didn't speak much English pretty much evicting them from the pier despite their dog being impeccably behaved - better so than some children!
Eastbourne Borough Council need to scrap this ban to make the pier an inclusive environment and the dog ban alone loses Eastbourne Pier the coveted fifth TripAdvisor 'blob'.
There are a couple of amusement arcades which are obligatory to keep that traditional pier feel as well as places to pick up an ice cream or fish 'n' chips.
My wife and I spent several hours enjoying a drink in the sunshine, relaxing, people-watching and enjoying the view back to land.
A few weeks after our visit we went to Southend Pier which really is a disgrace - visit Eastbourne Pier to see how it should be done BUT:
It is unnecessary to ban dogs. An overzealous council worker approached a German couple who didn't speak much English pretty much evicting them from the pier despite their dog being impeccably behaved - better so than some children!
Eastbourne Borough Council need to scrap this ban to make the pier an inclusive environment and the dog ban alone loses Eastbourne Pier the coveted fifth TripAdvisor 'blob'.
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Rainy days on the coast can pose a challenge to parents with young children. Eastbourne pier has a good sized soft play area plus ball pit. Very reasonable cost and no time limit for the day. There are some shops and food outlets on the pier. Yes it could do with some investment but we had fun and made the best of a very wet July day.
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This is a fine example of a Victorian pier which I rate as one of the best in the country. Take in the sea breeze as you admire the view of Eastbourne's magnificent front. Some parts of the upper floors were out of bounds. I too am disapointed to see arcades on piers but I suppose they contribute to the upkeep. When you come off the pier turn right and down the steps where Taylors sea food will serve you an excellent cup of coffee, a good selection of sea food at very reasonable prices, whilst sat on the promenade with the pier as a back drop.
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The Eastbourne Pier leads the traveler into the sea just like this town and it's surroundings open the gates to the world of green hills and blue sky with magical sunrises and sundowns. The Pier and the seaside path in Eastbourne show the distinctive feature of the area: romanticism, tranquillity and coolness. Eastbourne and the close to it located ways to Seven Sisters Cliffs with breathtaking views give people the feeling of being united with heaven and earth. One starts the walk by the Pier, follows the seaside line, goes ahead and wants more and more of the green and blue colourful natural settings. The place is ideal for walkers and nature lovers, recommended for people keen on active relaxaction looking for peaceful leisure.
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We went on the Pier a few times mainly for something to do during the day in order to kill a bit of time. There isn't an awful lot on there, apart from Fish & Chips, Icecreams (which are both all right), a handbag shop/clothing shop, gift shops, an amusement arcade (toilets at the rear - including a disabled toilet. Disabled access is at the front only) and I think there is a disco at the back at night. As we went in June 2014, there was a few things closed. Maybe at other times of the year, they would be open ie a cafe at the front etc.Although I think I saw a cafe open towards the centre of the pier when we were there one day - this may be worth trying? It is a good way to take in the sea air and there are some good views but if it's windy, hold onto your hat!
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You will need plenty of money for the amusements if you have kids in tow but it is a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by, eat icecream, rock or candyfloss and relive your childhood memories.
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personally i don't like piers don't like walking over water it was cold and very windy when we was there and getting dark the shops are very old but my husband loved it he walked on the pier and under the pier. It needs a good revamp
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This is a lovely pier to walk along and stop for a sit down and enjoy an ice cream or a cream tea in the restaurant.
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On a cold and windy day the pier is a refuge.the bar/cafeteria is s lovely wateringhole.you will need plenty of money for the amusements if you have children I'm tow.summertime if it sunny the pier offers wonderful views.you can watch the anglers at the end of the pier or just take a quiet stroll taking in all the sights.it I'd relaxing
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Strolling along Eastbourne Pier was a wonderful reminder of holidays with the family. Quintessential English seaside with the aroma of cotton candy and images of fish and chips in newspaper.
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Pier is as it is, a lovely pier, but the majority of the shops are old-fashioned. The sweet shop needs a re-fit and is grubby and there is a clothes shop that seems to be for elderly ladies only. Glass workshop never seems to have any customers in it when I go there. It needs more pizazz and the business could make more of themselves for more business and to make the pier more interesting and more to the taste of more people. Also went to the cafe for a cream tea, and sat there for AGES whilst the staff had a lovely chat and ignored us. So we walked out after 6-7 minutes of waiting.
It is NOT a draw for Eastbourne at all in my opinion. Of course you have the same-old same-old arcade. How about a little museum for the history of the pier and Eastbourne itself selling tea-towels, mugs jams etc? How about a balloon stall selling helium balloons? A Punch & Judy stand?? How about an old fashioned carousel or Organ music? How about maintaining and looking after all the glass and plastic and exterior of the shops?
It is NOT a draw for Eastbourne at all in my opinion. Of course you have the same-old same-old arcade. How about a little museum for the history of the pier and Eastbourne itself selling tea-towels, mugs jams etc? How about a balloon stall selling helium balloons? A Punch & Judy stand?? How about an old fashioned carousel or Organ music? How about maintaining and looking after all the glass and plastic and exterior of the shops?
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