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Eastbourne Pier

Eastbourne, Coast

Eastbourne Pier stretching out to sea under a blue skyPhoto: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0

Eastbourne's pleasure pier, reaching out from the middle of the seafront. Stroll to the end for views along the coast, stop for fish and chips or tea, or try fishing off the deck.

Highlights

  • Sea views along the Eastbourne seafront
  • Fish and chips, tea rooms and a waterfront bar
  • Fishing from the pier
  • Gift shops

Good to know

  • Dogs are allowed on the pier
  • Public toilets on site

Getting there

Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3ELParking: Paid parking nearby.

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