Eastbourne, Brighton & 1066 Country

As the sunniest place in the UK, Eastbourne is the perfect base for a seaside escape with its miles of sandy beaches, wide blue skies and popular Victorian pier. From here we discover the highlights of idyllic East Sussex, including the elegant resort of Brighton, the iconic landscape of Beachy Head and famous 1066 Country, with visits to the charming towns of Battle and Hastings. There is also the chance to explore more of the area on our optional excursion to Chichester and Arundel to complete a delightful few days on the South Coast.What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- 4 nights at the East Beach Hotel, Eastbourne (JG2+ rating) with dinner & breakfast- Entertainment some evenings- Excursions to Brighton, Beachy Head & 1066 Country (Battle & Hastings)Optional excursion to Chichester & Arundel (£14pp)

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsBeachy Head & Lewes (half day)On our first included excursion, we meander along the Sussex Heritage Coast to Beachy Head. These dramatic 530-ft high chalk cliffs provide stunning views over Eastbourne and the English Channel plus the famous red-and-white lighthouse below (with views stretching to the Isle of Wight on a clear day)! This beauty spot has also appeared numerous times in film and TV, from James Bond's opening parachute sequence in The Living Daylights and the grounds for one of the Quidditch World Cups in Harry Potter to Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and the scene of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's first flight! We continue with a visit to the bustling market town of Lewes, surrounded by the spectacular chalk cliffs in the South Downs. There are many historic buildings to admire including the Norman castle which dominates the townscape.Hastings & Battle (full day)The delights of 1066 Country await, stopping first in the coastal town of Hastings, which boasts the remains of the first castle in England to be built by William the Conqueror and a lovely preserved Old Town with half-timbered houses and narrow streets. Our next stop is Battle, the scene of William the Conqueror's famous victory.Optional ExcursionBrighton (£14pp) (full day)We head to Brighton on our optional excursion, popular for its iconic tourist attractions such as the Royal Pavilion with its exotic oriental architecture. Enjoy a stroll along the famous promenade or head to the 'Lanes' area, crammed with quirky boutiques.

Brighton
Brighton is a cosmopolitan seaside resort offering handsome squares, gracious terraces, fine crescents and distinguished architecture. It offers many attractions for the coach break visitor, from music festivals, arts and culture to great shopping, nightlife and the fabulous seafront.
Brighton became a popular destination with day trippers from London during the 18th Century after the arrival of the railway in 1841 and during the Victorian era saw the building of many major attractions including the Grand Hotel, along with the West and Palace Piers.


Eastbourne
The popular and elegant seaside town of Eastbourne is one of England's most appealing resorts famous for its miles of award winning, clean and sandy beaches.
Often referred to as one of the sunniest places in the UK owing to its sheltered position alongside the famous Beachy Head cliff, Eastbourne is a spectacular place to visit.
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East Beach Hotel, EastbourneJG2+ ratingTheEast Beach Hotel is ideally located on Eastbourne's seafront, overlooking the beach and pier. All the en-suite rooms feature a TV and DVD player while other hotel facilities include a sun lounge, a bar and a restaurant.Hotel RatingJG2+ ratingJG2+ rated hotels offer a slightly higher standard of hospitality, often with good home cooking plus enhanced décor, facilities and services, which is recognised and welcomed by our customers. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. They may also enjoy an enviable location and/or higher levels of satisfaction on online hotel rating sites and our own customer feedback surveys.