Days Out And Attractions in Eastbourne
Looking for a great day out? From the seafront and gardens to live shows and parades, Days Out and Attractions in Eastbourne deliver colour, culture, and community fun for all ages—including one of the South Coast’s brightest Carnivals.
Days Out And Attractions in Eastbourne
Torches lit, drums beating, sky blazing—Eastbourne’s bonfire tradition is anything but quiet. One night, a hundred sparks of magic.
Took ages waiting for it to start.<br>It was something different.
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Waterfront dining, yacht spotting and laid-back walks—Sovereign Harbour is Eastbourne’s scenic slice of the good life.
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Live music by the sea? Yes please. Eastbourne Bandstand offers vintage vibes, tribute nights, and salty air singalongs.
Lots of work to bring it back to its former glory but still having mainly tribute band concerts during summer period as well as 1812 concert on Wednesday with firework finale.
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Tiny trains, big smiles. The Polegate Miniature Railway is pure charm with steam and diesel rides through peaceful green spaces.
Free rides.
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From fish ‘n’ chips to arcade clinks and sea views—Eastbourne Pier serves up classic seaside charm with a local twist.
Une superbe visite ! Un bel espace pour passer un bon moment entre amis en écoutant de la musique live (selon programmation). La mer tout autour... Vivifiant, très agréable...
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Sky-high stunts, seaside energy and family fun—Airbourne brings the noise (and the planes) every summer. And it’s free.
Excellent shows and professional
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From Roman walls to Norman towers, Pevensey Castle packs 16 centuries of history into one unforgettable Eastbourne day out.
Always like to take my dogs for a walk around the castle.Visited on
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Indoor soft play, pirate adventures and mini golf—it’s all hands on deck at Treasure Island, Eastbourne’s go-to for young explorers.
Superb, rumour has it Tiger Woods learnt to play golf here many moons ago, probably explains why I’m just as good as him on the bendy wendy section of the course 👌
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Hear the engines, smell the rubber—Arlington’s stock car racing and speedway nights are high-octane, old-school thrills.
Amazing raceway
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Telescopes, hands-on exhibits, and big ‘aha’ moments—The Observatory makes science an adventure for curious minds of all ages.
Was interesting for us two adults and was very cool to see the telescopes, however I wouldn’t recommend unless you have children. There did seem to be events going on but we didn’t stay to watch. Also, there doesn’t seem to be any parking available on site unless you’re disabled. The entrance is mainly for Herstmonceux castle, if you’re coming for the observatory, park at the car park adjacent to the entrance on the same road and walk up, it’s an interesting walk and you can see the observatory in all its glory too.
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Moats, meadows and medieval walls—Herstmonceux Castle is equal parts history and wow-factor. Don’t forget the garden trails.
Unfortunately when we visited, the front and side of the castle had scaffolding and plastic sheeting, so unable to get a view from those angles, but still beautiful from the rear. The gardens were spectacular with many unusual varieties of flowers and shrubs. Some gorgeous ancient trees
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From owl encounters to rollercoasters, Knockhatch is East Sussex’s big-ticket playground for thrill seekers and animal lovers alike.
We visited 2nd May 2025. Was miss informed the time of the owl display & missed it. Mark the keeper, told us to wait a bit & put on a display with two beautiful owls just for us and 2 five year olds. It was so so kind and absolutely beautiful to watch. The boys loved it. Thank you Mark, such a lovely thing to do. 🥰💙
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Pick your own, feed the animals, or let the kids loose on the play trail—Sharnfold Farm is fresh-air fun just outside Eastbourne.
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Contemporary art, creative workshops, and a rooftop view worth framing—Towner Eastbourne makes culture a cool part of your day out.
Love this place . Always has interesting exhibitions and caters very well for young people .Visited on
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Tiny trains, giant smiles. Ride the rails, try the mini golf, or just enjoy a cuppa at Eastbourne’s charming steam railway park.
It was a fantastic morning out
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Lemurs, loop-the-loops and lots of squeals—Drusillas is part zoo, part theme park, all family fun.
Third visit and still very impressed, we love it here. Plenty to do for the whole day (perfect for 6 and 2 year old)
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Dinosaurs, discovery zones, and a play park? Yes, please. Paradise Park delivers hands-on fun and big family energy—plus free parking to make your day out even easier.
This place is worth the annual pass! Endless fun for the kiddos, lovely garden ground, fish and ducks, and a miniature railway. Even the coffee has improved recently.
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Colour, costumes, and community vibes—Eastbourne Carnival turns the seafront into a street party. From floats to feathers, it's one of the town’s boldest days out.
Carnival gas gone from strength to strength. The visitors love this event so it's really important that we all support it. Leaving from the lawns up to princes park where the fun fair is waiting!
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Clifftop walks, winding trails and dramatic views—Seven Sisters Country Park is the natural backdrop to a brilliant Eastbourne day out.
We stopped off at the National Trust site as we have membership while in the area. Nothing particularly special, they are just cliffs but at least there was a cafe and the national trust building had a room with videos playing explaining about the erosion of the cliffs and how some houses had fallen into the sea. There are some steps down to the beach which has lots of chalk lumps that you can use to write on rocks with.
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