Local Reviews
In May 2025, Shirley C said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
A last minute booking to see Absolute Bowie, front row of the Dress Circle and what a great evening. The theatre is beautifully restored and feels intimate, almost like being in someone's front room. All the staff were welcoming and friendly.
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In June 2025, brian t said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
How nice to see an old theatre ( over 140 years old) still in use and going strong,
there is a " songs from the musicals" show on a wednesday evening, just right for
those on a weeks holiday in the lovely resort of Eastbourne.
there is a " songs from the musicals" show on a wednesday evening, just right for
those on a weeks holiday in the lovely resort of Eastbourne.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In January 2026, Lizzie S said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Staying in Eastbourne for 3 days and went to see Sleeping Beauty at the Hippodrome . It was fantastic sooo funny. The team were so professional lovely singing voices, Panto Dame was star of the show, all the kids enjoyed being involved in the show too. I just went yesterday to The Panto in Winchester which costs a fortune and it was definitely not as good as Eastbourne. Well done Hippodrome.
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In April 2026, paul w said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Booked online for a matinee performance, of Priscilla Queen of the desert, sat in the stalls 7 rows back from the stage, excellent view and enjoyed the performance, it’s a good little theatre , quite small in comparison with other theatres in London but still had a good atmosphere.
£22 was value for money compared with a west end show that would cost in the region of four times the amount..
The performance was authentic and the chemistry between the cast was extremely good and funny. Enjoyed all the songs and would highly recommend..
£22 was value for money compared with a west end show that would cost in the region of four times the amount..
The performance was authentic and the chemistry between the cast was extremely good and funny. Enjoyed all the songs and would highly recommend..
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In May 2026, AlexTheJock said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
My wife and I, both of us senior citizens, were down from Leicester for a few days and we decided to book tickets for the Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club, which cost us £12 per ticket, which, now that we’ve attended the show, was superb value. We really didn’t know what to expect paying so little for tickets, and assumed that it would be a bit amateurish, but we were totally wrong as it was so very polished and totally enjoyable. We’d never been in this theatre before, and we loved the fact that it was from another period and took you back to that time as it was beautifully decorated. We went to the bar and got a couple of drinks – the prices were reasonable and the bar staff friendly, as were all members of staff that we met. We sat down in our booked seats in the auditorium, but we were told by the staff that we could move forward if we so wished, which we did – it wasn’t a sell-out, so people were asked to move forward to build up the atmosphere, and some did, but others chose not to on the invitation of the compere, so left themselves wide open to being part of the show due to their reticence, which was quite amusing. Anyway, the compere was hugely funny, and each of the three comedians were funny in totally different ways, so just a thoroughly enjoyable night. We would look to book anything that was on in this theatre if we ever revisited Eastbourne, and would definitely book to attend the comedy club again.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2026, Marzena said about Burlington Hotel
The stay exceeded expectations
Nice room with a sea view, location is excellent
Nothing
Source: booking.com
In April 2026, Marion said about Burlington Hotel
2nights in Eastbourne
Dining room very nice with large choice of breakfast. I had dinner included - couldn't fault it.
Room very tired. A scratched sink. .Old furniture. Needs updating.
Water not piping hot.
Water not piping hot.
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In April 2026, Peter said about Burlington Hotel
We were satisfied with our stay at the hotel and received satisfactory and friendly response .
Breakfast was well thought out and was value for money. We were extremely happy that the cost of parking our car in the car park was included in the cost of our stay at the hotel.
The bed could be made more comfortable.
Source: booking.com
In April 2026, Christopher said about Burlington Hotel
Great value and location.
The staff were fantastic very polite and couldn't do enough for you.
Room's could of been cleaner
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In April 2026, Christine said about Burlington Hotel
Good location, friendly staff, however decor very dated and excessive charges for dogs.
Location, staff friendly.
People smoking at the front door.
Excessive Charge of £20 per night for a small dog. I have stopped in many dog friendly hotels and thus is the most I have ever paid at any hotel including hotels with higher star rating and this did not include a water bowl which is standard in any dog friendly hotel . The room was not cleaned daily.
The bell was not working on the door leading to the car park, so we had to walk round the front with all luggage. One if the lifts was not working.
In general the hotel was clean but dated, flaking paint on bedroom window and wallpaper coming away from the wall.
Excessive Charge of £20 per night for a small dog. I have stopped in many dog friendly hotels and thus is the most I have ever paid at any hotel including hotels with higher star rating and this did not include a water bowl which is standard in any dog friendly hotel . The room was not cleaned daily.
The bell was not working on the door leading to the car park, so we had to walk round the front with all luggage. One if the lifts was not working.
In general the hotel was clean but dated, flaking paint on bedroom window and wallpaper coming away from the wall.
Source: booking.com