Eastbourne: Sunshine, Chalk Cliffs, and the South Downs
Eastbourne records more sunshine hours than almost any other place in Britain. The Victorian and Edwardian seafront, stretching from the Wish Tower to Holywell, was built as a planned resort by the Duke of Devonshire in the 1850s. The pier opened in 1870. The Carpet Gardens, immaculately maintained floral displays along the promenade, have barely changed in character for a century. The Bandstand, restored after a devastating arson fire in 2014, hosts summer concerts. The town's reputation as a retirement destination is well-earned but incomplete.
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Eastbourne records more sunshine hours than almost any other place in Britain. The Victorian and Edwardian seafront, stretching from the Wish Tower to Holywell, was built as a planned resort by the Duke of Devonshire in the 1850s. The pier opened in 1870. The Carpet Gardens, immaculately maintained floral displays along the promenade, have barely changed in character for a century. The Bandstand, restored after a devastating arson fire in 2014, hosts summer concerts. The town's reputation as a retirement destination is well-earned but incomplete.
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