Sovereign Harbour Marina
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About 18 months ago i decided to move my yacht from newhaven where every day the yacht sat in the mud as nobody at all interested in fully dredging marina-no point whatsoever to employ a tiddly vessel to churn up the muddy waters and expect the next tide to take it all away.What planet are they on one has to ask??-security is zero/shower block is out of the ark-asked for 3 YEARS for lock to be dealt with plus the shaver point to be connected up.Heaven knows why visiting yachts accept such goings on.Apathy is one word that comes to mind.Am now based at Sov Hbr where for £4 a week extra I have a yacht sitting 24/7 in 12 feet of water/excellent shower block/fuel at cost/secure car parking /pontoons that are not still from D Day's;electricity supplied at sensible card topping scheme(not by blatant overcharging "scheme" at Newhaven;ability to lift out/launch vessels any time of week-in newhaven all a hit and miss event to ensure exactly at High Water plus it had to be between 0900-1500 otherwise just not interested.700 long terms contracts for 2012 and stacks of space for visitors9Newhaven only have a couple of spaces on an old pontoon with precious little facilities-shore supply/water.
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How wonderful it would be to live there. The apartments looked lovely
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Used the Harvester twice - very good value and superb food.
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I have to confess a personal interest here in that I live on the Harbour and have done so for 10 years. Eastbourne is a quaint unspoiled Victorian Town but it is worth visiting the modern side which is Sovereign Harbour. You can get there on the bus or in the summer the Dotto Train gives you a splendid journey and views. Apart from the boat trip I would recommend walking around the walkways surrounding both the North and South Harbours. The lock and the fishing boat quay are popular spots and there is a fine collection of boats and resident cormorants. Only a couple of bars and a handful of restaurants currently but all are good and varied with outside seating overlooking the South Harbour. There is a good shopping area on the old Crumbles at the rear which is shortly to be considerably upgraded. Not in the league of the mega marinas but a unique and altogether more relaxed addition to the Eastbourne experience itself.
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I was recommended to visit Sovereign North Harbour Marina for unusual gifts ideas. I was delighted with 'Bright Ideas' which had an excellent selection of gifts, homewares and clothing including jewellery, shoes & handbags. I bought a gift from there which was giftwrapped for me while I waited and the staff were extremely helpful & friendly. There is a selection of places to eat with outdoor seating to enjoy the harbour views and the cafe staff were also friendly & helpful. This area was well looked after & clean plus free car parking & loos. There are boat trips available, a lovely place to visit even for the peace & calmness of being near the water. You could even live here if you wanted, as there are various residential developments to buy or rent with some stunning harbour views!
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Good for viewing the marina,can walk right around it, and across the lock gates ,to beach if required. Lots of places to drink and eat.Good free car parking
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I was expecting more. It didn't compare to Portsmouth or other marina areas. Not a lot of choice of restaurants, few shops
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We stayed in an apartment just off the north harbor. For a quiet place to stay with easy access to Eastbourne it was good. the harbor itself is nothing special unless you are into boats. The weather wasn't to good so we were stuck inside. The shops and restaurants are okay nothing exciting. It is nice to be able to walk along the beach and hunt for rocks.
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We were expecting more than just a couple of shops and restaurants, so were disappointed in that respect.
However, the fact that the Collective Spirit boat just happened to be on display there on that day only, really made up for the lack of facilities. It was really exciting to see the boat at such close quarters.
However, the fact that the Collective Spirit boat just happened to be on display there on that day only, really made up for the lack of facilities. It was really exciting to see the boat at such close quarters.
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this is a bit difficult to find, we went by bus,you have to get off at Asda then walk through a big outside shopping centre to get to the new sovereign Harbour. It is worth it,there are some very pleasant restaurants where you can sit out and watch the boats.We did a harbour boat trip which only cost £3.50 for a very interesting and informative tour
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gr8 places to eat and drink, shop etc.
if you plan to go on the harbour boat trip i suggest booking as it does get busy!
if you plan to go on the harbour boat trip i suggest booking as it does get busy!
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The development of the harbour significantly enhanced Eastbourne's facilities.
With restaurants, bars, coffee shop, retail outlets...and nearby cinema & shopping area...the harbour attracts residents and visitors alike.
There is also a fishing fleet...and boat trips.
With restaurants, bars, coffee shop, retail outlets...and nearby cinema & shopping area...the harbour attracts residents and visitors alike.
There is also a fishing fleet...and boat trips.
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Fantastic place for coffee and pastry at only £2.95 it was a give away. Wonderful coffee and the pastry was really fresh.
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The harbour marina is awash with boats of all shapes and sizes and it is just great to stroll along watching them sailing in and out of the harbour. There is also an abundance of cafes and bars with outside seating for a leisurely meal or drink in the sunshine. A great place to pass an hour or two!
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well worth a visit, see how the other half lives. nice places to have a drink or a cuppa,and plenty of shops..
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If you take bus 99 from Eastbourne, you'll get to sovereign harbour within 10 minutes. There's also a shopping centre nearby. We went there to find a nice place to eat. It's difficult to choose, since there are quite a few good restaurants. After dinner, you can make a nice walk between all the boats.
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Definitely the best place to eat Italian cuisine down at the harbour, the service is exceptional and the staff are all lovely. They always have a nice specials board as well so don't forget to check what is available.
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Lovely walk along the Marina full of boats.
Plenty variety of restaurants, Italian, Thai, Indian, English.
Easyparking adjacent to the Marina.
Plenty variety of restaurants, Italian, Thai, Indian, English.
Easyparking adjacent to the Marina.
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Lotds of individual food outlets to choose from, Italian to family food in the pub.
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Can be a bit frenetic and some of the restaurants serve indifferent food but the atmosphere is great and for people watching its hard to beat. Nice to be able to sit out, even when the weather's not brilliant - feels like being abroad.
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Good food, plenty of selection, generally nice people.
Good place to visit.
Good place to visit.
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A lovely place to relax ,unwind & get away from hustle & bustle of town.
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Excellent choice of resturants looking out over the marina.
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Great atmosphere when the weather's good. Waterside restaurants, loads of activity, plenty of choice of restaurants at a reasonable price.
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We come here every few months to see what is going on. The marina is a nice place for a stroll. There are one or two art/gigt shops and a number of good eaterys.
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