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Sussex coast — Eastbourne beach, May 2022

Sussex · England

Sussex coast

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Discover Sussex coast

From Eastbourne’s promenade to Brighton’s busy seafront and Hastings’ historic streets, Sussex offers several kinds of coastal break. Chalk cliffs and the South Downs add scenery beyond the resort centres.

Choose a town for the day rather than trying to string the entire coast together. Combine sea views with galleries and heritage, and keep exposed cliff walks for suitable conditions and a properly planned route.

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Three ways to discover Sussex coast

Choose a starting point, then take the day at your own pace.

Seaside

Eastbourne seafront

Enjoy a promenade day with time to explore the resort’s cultural venues. Check current seasonal facilities and the route from your accommodation before setting out.

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City & coast

Brighton

Browse the seafront and independent streets for a busier city-by-the-sea day. Plan transport and parking rather than treating it as a quick beach stop.

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Heritage

Hastings Old Town

Explore the historic fishing quarter and surrounding streets. Check individual museums and attractions before choosing which part of the town to make your base.

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Little explorers welcome

Make memories with the family

Beach and pier time

Choose a resort with facilities that suit your group, then check the tide and beach surface. Much of the Sussex coast is shingle rather than soft sand.

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Out in the open

A breath of fresh air

Seven Sisters countryside

Use the country park’s current walking and visitor information. Keep clear of cliff edges and bases; the landscape is exposed and different from a promenade.

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Keep a plan B

When the weather turns

Towner Eastbourne

Look into the gallery’s exhibitions for an indoor art outing. Confirm the current programme and any separately booked events before visiting.

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Local flavours

Good food, no rush

Food & drink in Sussex coast

Explore independent cafés in the resort centres, or plan seafood around a harbour or fishing-quarter outing. Menus and seasonal opening are best checked directly.

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A little less obvious

A gallery-led coast day

Build an outing around a local gallery and nearby streets rather than choosing only the most famous beach view. Sussex rewards that slower approach.

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Stay a little longer

There’s more around the corner

South Downs — Seven Sisters, South Downs, East Sussex

South Downs

Rolling chalk hills, historic towns and a striking coast make the South Downs a varied countryside escape. You can choose a short village walk, a museum day or a more demanding stretch of the long-distance trail.

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Kent coast — Whitstable Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 6337079

Kent coast

Kent’s coastline shifts from shingle and oyster-town streets to chalk cliffs, sandy bays and lively resorts. Whitstable, Margate, Broadstairs and Dover make distinct day-trip anchors rather than one interchangeable seaside destination.

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New Forest — NewForestPonies sunrise

New Forest

Ancient woodland, open heath and free-roaming grazing animals give the New Forest a distinctive feel. Villages, cycle routes and the nearby coast make it a countryside base with several ways to shape a family holiday.

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A little planning goes a long way

Good to know before you go

Planning your visit

Check beach surfaces and access ramps if travelling with wheels. Stay well back from chalk cliffs, and use current rail timetables for trips between the larger towns.

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Access, opening & seasonal changes

Check current attraction opening, detailed accessibility information and local restrictions for your dates. Ask the operator about any particular needs before booking rather than relying on a general destination description.

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Explore Sussex coast on the map

Open an area map to plan your own route.

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Sussex coast caravan holidays

Listings use the park catalogue’s location; they do not confirm availability or walking distance to attractions.

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Reviewed · Next review 2027-04-29

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