East SussexArts and cultureEastbourne · 1 km
Towner Eastbourne
Eastbourne's contemporary art gallery, with changing exhibitions, a cinema and free family activities. It is an easy rainy-day stop close to the seafront.
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Things to do in Eastbourne
Eastbourne has a long Victorian seafront and pier, with Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs on its western edge.
Places in and around Eastbourne
East SussexOutdoorsEastbourne · 4 km
Beachy Head
Britain's highest chalk sea cliff, rising 162 metres above the lighthouse and the Channel. Walk up from the western end of Eastbourne seafront on the South Downs Way, or park at the top and stroll towards Belle Tout.
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Photo: Donarreiskoffer, CC BY 3.0East SussexBeachesEast Dean, near Eastbourne · 6 km
Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Birling Gap is where the South Downs meet the sea at the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest undeveloped stretches of the south coast. Walk the clifftop downland, or take the steps down to the shingle beach for rock pools and fossil hunting. The National Trust café, shop and visitor centre sit on the cliff top.
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Image: Seven SistersEast SussexOutdoorsExceat, near Seaford · 9 km
Seven Sisters Country Park
The classic view of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs starts here, where the Cuckmere river meanders down to the sea. A level trail runs about 2km to the shingle beach at Cuckmere Haven, so it works for pushchairs and less confident walkers too.
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Image: drusillas.co.ukEast SussexAnimals and wildlifeAlfriston · 10 km
Drusillas Park
A family zoo aimed at younger children, mixing animals with rides, play areas and soft play. It is one of the easiest full days out in East Sussex for families with under-10s.
£25 to £50Directions
Coming up near Eastbourne
11 Dec to 17 Jan
East SussexPantomime and theatreEastbourne · 1 km
Cinderella at Devonshire Park Theatre
Eastbourne's pantomime for 2026 is Cinderella, with the town's celebrated dame Martyn Knight and Morgan Phillips as Buttons. Expect live music, big costumes and special effects from the team behind last year's Peter Pan.
From £17.50Directions
24 Oct to 1 Nov
East SussexHalloweenAlfriston · 10 km
Halloween Shriek Week at Drusillas
Drusillas dresses the whole zoo park in pumpkins, skeletons and cobwebs for half-term. A live-action Sugar Skull Witch roams the park three times a day.
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21 Nov to 23 Dec
East SussexMeet Father ChristmasAlfriston · 10 km
Christmas at Drusillas
Drusillas adds a festive layer to its family zoo, with Santa in his cottage, a singing reindeer trio and a 24ft Christmas tree. The Santa Experience includes a one-to-one visit, a photo opportunity and a gift.
From £19.50Directions
If it rains
East SussexArts and cultureEastbourne · 1 km
Towner Eastbourne
Eastbourne's contemporary art gallery, with changing exhibitions, a cinema and free family activities. It is an easy rainy-day stop close to the seafront.
FreeDirections
Image: drusillas.co.ukEast SussexAnimals and wildlifeAlfriston · 10 km
Drusillas Park
A family zoo aimed at younger children, mixing animals with rides, play areas and soft play. It is one of the easiest full days out in East Sussex for families with under-10s.
£25 to £50Directions
Free things to do
East SussexArts and cultureEastbourne · 1 km
Towner Eastbourne
Eastbourne's contemporary art gallery, with changing exhibitions, a cinema and free family activities. It is an easy rainy-day stop close to the seafront.
FreeDirections
East SussexOutdoorsEastbourne · 4 km
Beachy Head
Britain's highest chalk sea cliff, rising 162 metres above the lighthouse and the Channel. Walk up from the western end of Eastbourne seafront on the South Downs Way, or park at the top and stroll towards Belle Tout.
FreeDirections
Photo: Donarreiskoffer, CC BY 3.0East SussexBeachesEast Dean, near Eastbourne · 6 km
Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Birling Gap is where the South Downs meet the sea at the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest undeveloped stretches of the south coast. Walk the clifftop downland, or take the steps down to the shingle beach for rock pools and fossil hunting. The National Trust café, shop and visitor centre sit on the cliff top.
FreeDirections