Family fun
Eastbourne is a great destination for a family holiday.
With two kids of our own, we've tried a LOT of the child-friendly attractions - here and in wider Sussex.
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Ideas from the blogEastbourne beach
Out and about
We’ve lots more ideas and leaflets to share with you, but here are a few faves:
- Do the Dotto – kids love our seafront mini train
- Bottle feed newly-born lambs (lambing season) at Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
- Skoot, skate or ride the promenade – where we taught ours to ride bikes
- Fly a kite at Beachy Head – but keep the kids away from the cliff edge
- Go to Gildredge Park – fab play area, skate park and best scones in Love All cafe
- Ride steam trains and picnic in the park – Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway
- Visit Drusilla’s – zoo, park, Thomas the Tank Engine, Hello Kitty and more…
- Bounce on the inflatable pillow, ride a tractor and much more at Blackberry Farm
Indoor options
While we are officially the UK’s sunniest spot, don’t panic if the weather lets you down…
- Go swimming – the Sovereign Centre has a great fun pool with waves and flume
- Relive the past – visit the Museum of Shops on Cornfield Terrace
- Let off steam – in one of Eastbourne’s indoor play areas: The Playstation (near station), Leo’s (Pevensey Road), Rockies and Treasure Island (both seafront)
Beach babes
Eastbourne’s lovely pebble beach – recommended in the Good Beach Guide – is great for paddling, swimming and rockpooling (try Holywell at low tide).
Parents can tag children with KidzSafe waterproof identification wristbands – available free from the lifeguards’ office.
Need a base? Hire a beach hut for the day!
Spacious and flexible rooms, kitchens in the suites and baby kit galore.
With the relaxed vibe and thick walls it won't only be children who enjoy the break.
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