Sovereign Harbour Marina
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Sovereign Harbour Marina is a very attractive area with beautiful boats and great restaurants and some delightful shops. A walk right round the Marina and along the beach can take an hour - but you can take a boat tour of the marina. Nearly all the restaurants have sitting out areas where you can watch the boats pass by - when the sun shines all the tables are full and the area has a really lovely buzz. Nearby there is a large cinema complex as well as Matalan, Asda, Boots, Next and all sorts of useful shops.
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Had time to spare while car fitted. Morning after big storm hit the South East. This is nice place to watch people and yachts and swans in the Summer months.
I went back into town as it was still windy and ended up in the Farndale shopping centre. Pretty average and in need of an upgrade.
Eastbourne after a storm is really not the place to be.
However it is a relaxing place and said to have the longest hours of sunshine in England. This fact is disputed by another coastal town that I believe is Bognor Regis.
I went back into town as it was still windy and ended up in the Farndale shopping centre. Pretty average and in need of an upgrade.
Eastbourne after a storm is really not the place to be.
However it is a relaxing place and said to have the longest hours of sunshine in England. This fact is disputed by another coastal town that I believe is Bognor Regis.
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As you pass the cinema and make a right on the path and head towards the water you begin to absorb the relaxing atmosphere that is Eastbournes Sovereign harbour/marina.Pretty shops, marine side restaurants, chip shop and the Harvester all tempt you to stop for a while and endulge a little. if your'e lucky to grab a bench, take the time to enjoy the tripper boats taking visitors around the Harbour and the raising of the bridges to let the yachts and fishing boats pass through.The pathway (suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters) around the Marina willtake you to the Harbour Loch; a great place to stop and admire the boats coming in and out.This is also where you may happen to see the Lifeboat launch.When strolling (the best way to truly enjoy the view) it will take you no more than 20 mins from Harbour entrance to lochs.Then, if adventurous, carry on till the waters edge (another pleasant 10 mins maximum) where you can stand near, not on, the rocks at the harbour mouth and sea as far as the weather will allow you.The path becomes uneven at this end of the walk and is not suitable for wheelchairs although you can get pretty close. It is possible to view quite a way along the seafront on a clear day. If you can cope with a pebbly uneven surface for a 100yds.. continue on and make a right at the end and you can join the seafront walk which wil take you all along Eastbourne's beautiful seafont right up to the foot of Beachy Head (approx 6 miles).I love the harbour and it never fails to refresh and calm me no matter what time of year or weather conditions.I,m not sure if there is a rule about cycles on the route around the actual harbour area as i see many a cyclist enjoying the smooth pathways, but i do know there are signs asking you to not cycle around the shops and restaurants.
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The marina is great for walking around on a nice day and viewing boats of all kinds with restaurants nearby. The outlet shops were large but limited variety, unless they have what you are looking for.
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A great location with a range of shops and bars and an execellent Thai restaurant
It's fun on a dry sunny day or a wet and rainy day
It's fun on a dry sunny day or a wet and rainy day
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We visited the Harbour when Our grandchildren visited us. The bridge went up for the yacht to go into the marina. Also while we were there they lifted one of the boats up on a very large crane to hose the barnicules of the bottom of the boat, my grandson thought this was awesome he is 12 Years old. We then took a stroll around the marina and went into the gift shop on the harbour. The kids ended up visiting the chip shop. Apart from the chips a very cheap afternoon out.
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This place has a real feel good factor. Those who like boats of all descriptions will feel right at home here. As well as looking at the variety of vessels, there are ample excellent places to eat or have a drink, and a great gift shop, so you can take a little souvenir home. Thoroughly recommended.
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In summer it is lovely to walk around the marina. It looks a bit like a mini Venice with all the housing grouped around the man-made canals and connecting bridges.
My grandchildren loved watching the boats going through the main locks that is the gateway from the marina to the sea. There are plenty of places to eat, but be warned, it's a bit fancy and pricey, especially if you have a large family!
There are a few shops to look round and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the views. There is also a boat trip around the harbour. There is always the added advantage of a good shopping complex nearby.
My only criticism is that it can get a bit 'smelly' in the summer! I think this is because the developers stretched the canal system to the limit to maximize profits. This results in the canals not getting sufficient new seawater to flush the stagnant water out. But this is just my personal theory.
All in all a pleasant way to spend some time.
My grandchildren loved watching the boats going through the main locks that is the gateway from the marina to the sea. There are plenty of places to eat, but be warned, it's a bit fancy and pricey, especially if you have a large family!
There are a few shops to look round and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the views. There is also a boat trip around the harbour. There is always the added advantage of a good shopping complex nearby.
My only criticism is that it can get a bit 'smelly' in the summer! I think this is because the developers stretched the canal system to the limit to maximize profits. This results in the canals not getting sufficient new seawater to flush the stagnant water out. But this is just my personal theory.
All in all a pleasant way to spend some time.
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you must spare time for a visit to the harbour and marina .nice place to relax with a tea or coffee. looking at the boats and yachts going by, or with a little shopping .or just for a nice walk looking at the sea. there are some nice restaurants if you want more than tea and cake.its a nice part of eastbourne
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Sovereign harbour is well worth a visit as it is reputed to be the biggest in Europe. It contains five separate harbours, restaurants, shops and bistros. On a lovely summers day you can sit and watch the very expensive yachts go by. We have spent many a pleasant evening having afternoon tea or a glass of wine at one of the many bistro establishments. You can even take a trip round the harbour on a pleasure yacht with a guide pointing out various interesting historical points about the marina and Eastbourne itself.
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Sovereign Harbour is definitely a place to visit. If you have half a day to spare and fancy a coffee and croissant by the harbour, watching the yachts sailing by, then this is the place to be. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from including The Marina Thai and The Mediterranean restaurants overlooking the harbour, both are excellent. Also Seasons restaurant which has just opened recently with wine tasting, good food and live music, great experience. There is also a wonderful shop selling lots of lovely nicknacks, clothes and shoes.
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Sovereign Harbour is a delightful day out from the Pier in Eastbourne particularily if you walk along the sea front or better still take the Noddy train although it is relativel expensive when compared with the cost of a bus
Th marina is one of the biggest in England so big that there is a tourist water bus which takes you leisurely to each individual arm of the harbour.But equally interesting is just to spend some time near the lock watching the huge boats lock in and out The boating facilities are first class.
It is a place predominately for sailors ,would be sailors, and those who no longer take part but have happy memories. It will not be quite such an exciting place for those who have never been to sea in a small boat.
But there is a delightful choice of waterfront cafes ,water front bars and restuarants.. Walk the 2 or 3 miles to get there enjoy a splendid waterfront lunch and take the bus back unless you are side tracked by a trip to a rather large well known supermarket before you make the trip back..
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Th marina is one of the biggest in England so big that there is a tourist water bus which takes you leisurely to each individual arm of the harbour.But equally interesting is just to spend some time near the lock watching the huge boats lock in and out The boating facilities are first class.
It is a place predominately for sailors ,would be sailors, and those who no longer take part but have happy memories. It will not be quite such an exciting place for those who have never been to sea in a small boat.
But there is a delightful choice of waterfront cafes ,water front bars and restuarants.. Walk the 2 or 3 miles to get there enjoy a splendid waterfront lunch and take the bus back unless you are side tracked by a trip to a rather large well known supermarket before you make the trip back..
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Super place to people-watch, with a superb Thai and a superb Italian restaurant, plus many others.
Free parking within strolling distance, bur probably best not to visit in colder weather; as Lindy S wrote, it can be windy there as it's right on the water.
Free parking within strolling distance, bur probably best not to visit in colder weather; as Lindy S wrote, it can be windy there as it's right on the water.
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Plenty of choice of places to eat and drink. Great relaxing stroll around Marina. Plenty of shops close by. Something for everyone.
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Loved the sovereign harbour marina, lots of choices of places to eat and the harvester has a fab view over the marina. We went on the boat trip around the marina which was nice as it was a lovely day.
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W hat better way to relax than tohave a drink, and/or a meal whilst watching the boats coming and going in the harbour? There several Restaurants serving various types of meals. A Hairdressers, Gift Shop, Ladies Clothes, as well as property, and boat sales.Plenty of parking nearby. Can be windy.
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The sovereign marina is well worth a visit we spent a lovely afternoon sitting outside one of the many restaurants looking over the harbour.
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few restaurants around and row of large shops and cinema, little tour boat goes around the marina, worth a visit
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Like the informal drinking & dining. The harbour gives a relaxed & interesting outlook whilst enjoying good food
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We visited here to see the RNLI Lifeboat based in the harbour since it left the boathouse on Eastbourne promenade - now an RNLI Museum. We were there during a downpour of rain and are sure it would be an attractive sight in good weather. There are numerous places to eat and shop.
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Best Dressed Crab to date!
Very popular and therefore some dishes run out very quickly.
Lovely savouries, scones and cakes.
Unusual state of the art Wine Tasting machine
Live Jazz (check dates)
Attached to an interesting shop filled with unusual gifts and furniture that leads into a lovely clothes shop that also sells shoes, boots and handbags.
Ladies, leave the gentlemen tasting the wine!!
Very popular and therefore some dishes run out very quickly.
Lovely savouries, scones and cakes.
Unusual state of the art Wine Tasting machine
Live Jazz (check dates)
Attached to an interesting shop filled with unusual gifts and furniture that leads into a lovely clothes shop that also sells shoes, boots and handbags.
Ladies, leave the gentlemen tasting the wine!!
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Lovely marina with a selection of restaurants and a few shops. Good in summer! Enjoy dinner and a bottle of wine outside with views of the marina, watching the boats go in and out.
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Great views, nice places to eat shop and relax.
Has a great atmosphere especially in the summer. Also nice place to walk round see the boats coming in and out of the harbour.
Has a great atmosphere especially in the summer. Also nice place to walk round see the boats coming in and out of the harbour.
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What a lovely place we've found! Nice marina surrounded by brand new homes and a Mediterranean feeling. It's full of restaurants that also serve drinks and snacks if you're not into a full meal. The restaurants don't have nothing new in the menus and quite frankly the one where we had our lunch was not up to the standard of the place itself but the atmosphere of the harbour is great!
Close to there you also have free parking and several shops.
A place to come back and I even dare to say that is one of my favorite in the UK.
Close to there you also have free parking and several shops.
A place to come back and I even dare to say that is one of my favorite in the UK.
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hard to locate through the housing estates leading out of Eastbourne,shame some of the restaurants do not do evening meals,not as big or busy as brighton marina or as good selection of eateries.
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