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In July 2016, NICOLAJAYNE50 said:

Eastbourne's iconic pier, is sadly a shadow of its former self, following a fire that destroyed the "blue room" (as it was known by us locals ) just a couple of years ago
. Now under New ownership , with only decking and benches where once stood the magnificent structure, it lacks atmosphere. Still nice to walk on , on a fine summers day

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In July 2016, JR S said:

Eastbourne has the usual small shops, eateries and a bar. We had afternoon tea in the little restaurant on the pier. It was nice but nothing special.

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In July 2016, Pat r said:

What a great pier, maintained to a high standard, plenty of seating. Shops worth a look in especially the glass shop. Beautiful blue sea 😀

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In July 2016, Kimbatty said:

The ice cream parlour at the entrance is directly as they don't even give you a full scoop of ice cream and I was quite shocked at being given just half a scoop for the price. The small cafe stall in the wish tower car park gives much bigger ice cream portions... next to the RNLI museum. The pier itself is looking great though with lots of lovely seating and all freshly painted. It's become an absolute hive of activity for Pokemon GO players with several stops and a gym especially around the entrance.
A great job being done with all the restorations and we'll be back again soon just not for ice cream ;)

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In July 2016, liangdonna said:

Free entry to the pier. Refurbishment is currently underway and the pier has seen better days but it is still enjoyable to walk along or sit in the sun. Care needs to be taken with young children as some of the older seating along the edge of the pier is low and open. There is a small glass works, tourist shop, small arcades as well as places to get refreshments, ice creams and chips. The local Dotto Train stops right outside the pier.

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In July 2016, Malc333 said:

In the centre of the promenade it has restaurants, ice cream parlours games machines and all that you would expect from a pier. It is currently being painted.

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In July 2016, 219outstanding said:

No holiday is complete without a trip long the prom and a stroll on the pier.Although Eastbourne pier suffered considerable damage by fire and has been restored but sadly it lacks character.

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In July 2016, Welshgirl2015 said:

We had a very pleasant afternoon tea. The staff were very helpful and I would go again. The pier was interesting and it helped that the weather wa very good

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In July 2016, Brian M said:

Congratulations to whoever redesigned the entrance to the pier as that vast open space make a great entrance to the pier

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In July 2016, BrucieBEssexBoy said:

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside......great attraction for a stroll and typical seaside pier fun...........don't miss it

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In July 2016, Helen G said:

it was sad when it caught fire but i like the way they have done it with all the seats,i cant walk very far it was really lovely for me just to sit and watch the peaple on the beach its a sun trap so you need you lotion on.

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In July 2016, Laura Janes said:

We just had an evening walk to the end and back... With the ginormous seagulls! There were a few shops and a cute looking tea room (but these were shout for the evening). There's a night club too and plenty of 'pier type' food places such as the fish and chips and souvenir shops! Excellent views of the seafront of Eastbourne.

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In July 2016, Karenadam said:

Lovely to walk down but no shops of interest or anything to do on it. Therefore, accept it for what it is an lovely and novel extension to the pier with tacky shops upon it.

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In July 2016, Nadia A said:

This pier is very spacious and is a good location for a picnic with the family. The shops in the pier is a must to visit for some knick knacks. It is worth a visit especially in a good weather.

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In July 2016, Mysterel said:

A pity there is still scaffolding in July but sections of the pier are very attractive having been recently refurbished. Seafront hotels offer tea & coffee facilities. Further back an alarming number of commercial properties on the market.

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In July 2016, John K said:

We walked right round the pier had afternoon tea at Victoria's Tea Rooms very nice thank you, beautiful chandeliers, very atmospheric!

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In July 2016, 103Wright said:

Have always enjoyed a lovely walk along the pier. It has had work done which looks very nice. Was disappointed that the original sweet shop had gone.

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In July 2016, CurlywhirlyGodalming said:

Refurbished after the fire the PIER looked just as it should. It is free at the moment but I heard rumours that it will not always be.

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In July 2016, Alison T said:

Worth visiting if in Eastbourne. Not as much to do as Brighton Pier but still worth a walk along especially in good weather!

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In July 2016, Rachel P said:

After the devastating fire the pier has reopened. Lovely vantage point to watch the airshow.

Parking in Eastbourne whilst the airshow is on can be a hassell. Use park and ride

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In July 2016, Baba said:

I think it's a great space for families and couples alike , I love the new chandeliers in the tea house , pity we can't ditch the plastic flowers , the bar is good for meeting up , and the pier itself is very tidy and clean , , love it really

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In July 2016, rainydayz said:

Nice traditional pier with pleasant shops, fish and chips, bars etc
Loads of nice picnic benches etc.
Listen for the gulls kicking off under the end of the pier and then watch the schools of larger fish chasing fry to the surface, which can be a spectacular sight.
Only minor negative is that the gulls are a problem with food and management could easily solve this as other piers have, with some strategically placed bunting which stops the swooping gull attacks.

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In July 2016, VFussyVeggie said:

Wow what a gorgeous Victoriana pier. Wonderful views & loads of little shops.
We had a drink in the pub which the prices were quite cheap. Then we went to the victoriana tea room. The cakes were the nicest cakes I had ever had.
We will definitely be back one day.

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In July 2016, sue h said:

The pier at Eastbourne is lovely for a walk and not too comercialised, a good job has been down after the fire, there is a nice tea room and some little shops to browse, well worth a visit espeacily for older genaration

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In July 2016, Becki M said:

Beautiful, well maintained pier with plenty of seating to relax and take in the view. We had a lovely stroll round the Pier - a must for any visit to Eastbourne seaside!

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