2025 Elegant Eastbourne

Come and discover Eastbourne with a taste of luxury awaiting you at the Hydro Hotel. Discover endless blue skies and pristine beaches in the UK's sunniest place. Eastbourne's Pier is one of the finest examples of a Victorian pier and has fantastic views of the English Channel.
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Highlights
- 4 nights accommodation- Full Hot & Cold Breakfast- 3 Course Evening meal with hot drink after- Porterage- Out of Hours admission to Sussex Prairie Gardens with a short introduction talk with the owner

Itinerary
Day 1 - From your chosen joining point you will head to interchange and your holiday coach. A stop will be made en route to the South Coast. Arrive at The Hydro Hotel mid/late afternoon for the next 4 nights, with breakfast and dinner included\n\nDays 2 - 4 - At leisure in the resort with 1 included excursion and 1 optional excursion.\n\nINCLUDED EXCURSION\nSussex Prairie Gardens\nThe Gardens opened to the public in 2009 and are Britain's largest "Prairie" or "Naturalistic" garden, with 8 acres of stunning garden to roam around. The Garden encourages exploration using a network of small wood chip paths, which snake through the huge borders. The plantings consist of large groupings of each variety, planted in a free flowing style, which contrasts leaf forms, stems, stalks, flower shapes and textures. Colours are soft and muted, and complement the natural landscape. Our visit here includes out-of-hours access to the Gardens and a short introduction talk with the owner.\n\nOPTIONAL EXCURSION\nHastings\nSet between hills that reach to the sea, Hastings is an oyster that comes with its own grit, where the smooth bustle of modern life rubs along with the rough edges of tradition. Look up and you'll see the ruins of the castle watching over the town, as they have in one guise or another for nearly 1,000 years. The three-mile seafront stretches from the fishing fleet at the eastern end through the hustle and bustle of the arcades and funfair rides, to the pier and unique double-decker promenade Bottle Alley, arriving finally at peaceful Grosvenor Gardens. Attractions include the Shipwreck Museum, Hastings Aquarium, the Fishermen's Museum, and Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. The Old Town features an array of delightful independent shops and a cliff railway. Hastings also has a miniature steam railway (seasonal variations to opening) which has been open since 1948!\n\nDay 5 - With many happy memories head back to interchange and onto your home towns.\n\nHydro Hotel, Eastbourne 4 Star
Originally opened in 1895, this fabulous 4 star hotel is perched 120 feet above sea level on a cliff top and boasts incredible views of the English Channel, Beachy Head, the Sussex coastline and the South Downs National Park. The Hotel is a few yards from Eastbourne Seafront and a 10-minute walk from Eastbourne Pier. Lift to all floors and there is a few steps up at the entrance of the Hotel.\n\nEastbourne's finest 4 star hotel offers 82 bedrooms all featuring tea/coffee making facilities, TV, and a modern bathroom with a hairdryer with some having views across the English Channel. Free Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the property. The Hotel also has award winning private gardens & a heated outdoor pool