Eastbourne Pier
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Eastborne Pier has now been revamped after it burned down last year and they have done a great job there are fantastic views from the pier you can get some great Photo's. We had a walk right to the end there are various attractions on the pier bars and cafes and a fun fair we really enjoyed our visit.
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This pier has been taken over and restored very well. It was a lovely easy walk with plenty of places to sit and watch the beach, birds etc. Nice pub, and shops ice cream etc.
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Having visited the Pier cafe before and had a good cream tea a group of us decided to do it again. I visited the cafe and enquirer if it would be OK for a group of 20 to visit on a certain day, this was agreed and written in the book. A week before the due date I rang to confirm numbers and was told ' we don't take bookings and can't guarantee you can all sit together' . We decided to go ahead and visit. I wish we hadn't! The cream tea was awful. Gelatinous jam on a very small hard and dry scone. One lady was gluten free and there was nothing available for her to eat. Apart from that the walk along the pier was pleasant but not many shops open yet.
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Nice Pier restored and shows some of a bygone era. Slow service in the end cafe but apart from that was a good walk around a good old english Pier.
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Was good to come along the pier as last time we went to Eastbourne, the pier had set alight the month before and so was all closed off. The pier is nice and the little shops are nice - I quite liked the Eastbourne pier gift shop and the glass-making shop! Still prefer Brighton's pier for leisure.
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Having had loads of the local 'Sheiks' dosh spent on it we were quietly surprised at how good a walk on this pier can be. It's not cluttered with tat, has a decent sized tea room, but with over-sized chandeliers, and some really interesting shops and lots of open spaces and seating.
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Whether you're staying in Eastbourne, or just driving through, take time out to stroll the marvelous old Pier, restored to its former glory after fire damage. The bright blue and white painted railings and metal structure offset the wooden Boardwalk and jolly bunting flutters between the old lanterns lining the sides. Sweet shops and quaint seaside souvenirs tempt you along the way and golden spires overhead decorate the white like an elaborate outdoor 'Big Top'. Peer over the end out to sea towards the French coast and look back at the wide, stony beaches carved up by breakers and the pretty Victorian buildings that make up the seafront. A stroll to remember.
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Despite all of it's recent woes the pier continues to exist and delight. It is traditional and comforting to visit.
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I saw the Pier on fire on my way to school one morning in 1969. It was rebuilt and then again it burned down in 2014. It has been a landmark on the east coast for over a hundred years. I hope they rebuild it.
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It is always splendid to go for a walk on the pier. Unfortunately almost all the attractions were closed mid-morning at the end of May. We understand that the camera obscure, which would be fun, is closed pending repair of a staircase.
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Not as I expected nothing to do but walk on it and get a cream tea they are missing activities on the pier especially for families
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We were in Eastbourne for a wedding and my grand-daughters were flower girls. I took them to the pier for ice-cream and we had a great time although it was very windy!
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If you had to pay for entrance , you'd be disappointed by the pier. It could offer so much more than it does in the way of interesting little shops but you get the standard 'amusements' , ie spend your money in some machines , a few knick-knacky shops and a cafe.
However , it's always worth walking round it , you get good views of the seafront on either side and can compare the well kept old buildings with some of the awful newer ones which have been built beside them.
It's always a lot breezier on one side , but they do now have segregated smoking seats which helps.
Since the fire , the rebuilt deck looks very good now. If the owners were imaginative they could do something very interesting and attractive with the new space to encourage more footfall.
However , it's always worth walking round it , you get good views of the seafront on either side and can compare the well kept old buildings with some of the awful newer ones which have been built beside them.
It's always a lot breezier on one side , but they do now have segregated smoking seats which helps.
Since the fire , the rebuilt deck looks very good now. If the owners were imaginative they could do something very interesting and attractive with the new space to encourage more footfall.
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I walked along on a blustery evening about 7pm and everything was closed so it was rather sadly deserted. It would have been nice if the fish shop had at least been open!
Despite this, I thought it was very nicely done. You have great views of Eastbourne from it and it will certainly be worth visiting during the day time - there are souvenir shops and cafes which will be open then.
Despite this, I thought it was very nicely done. You have great views of Eastbourne from it and it will certainly be worth visiting during the day time - there are souvenir shops and cafes which will be open then.
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Always love a walk on the pier in the summer- lovely setting and great views. There is a really good sweet shop to try as well.
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Best place in Eastbourne. You can find gift shops,cafes even bars in this pier. You can fishing. And dont forget to take photos.😉
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We decided to have a wander along Eastbourne Pier when on an overnight stay. As we entered we expected to see a kiosk asking for payment, but no, we walked onto a beautifully renovated pier with what looked like a wonderful cafe in the middle. At the end was a lovely building for wedding receptions, etc. A truly lovely old fashioned pier, how splendid.
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Walked along the pier in mid afternoon. Not much was open and the weather was cloudy and windy. Nice walk and a great view of the Eastbourne beaches and surrounding area.
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Nice pier. Lots of shops cafes tearoom & disco. Lots to do & so clean & tidy. Don't feed the seagulls. Lovely place.
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Normally these piers are old or very tacky. This one was actually very well done, granted that it is fairly new. Great walk along the esplanade and on to the pier giving good views back along the coast
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Disappointed that there are no slot machines on the pier. I thought every pier had amusement arcades on them.
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Went out for a nice relaxing morning on the pier with the family just to have a walk on the pier as was a lovely day weather wise all good and defo go again
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What a delight it is to walk along our newly refurbished Pier after the dreadful fire of May 2014. Sheikh Abid Gulzar and his team have done wonders to restore the sad burnt parts of the Pier and turn it into a very elegant place to walk and breathe in the fresh sea air of Eastbourne. The Victorian tea-room is a lovely place for a refreshment tea/coffee etc. The chosen colour for the Pier of blue and white (and gold!) are perfect. Thank you Mr Gulzar for re-awakening this unique facility for Eastbourne.
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Great that our pier has been rebuilt after the tragic fire, but it is just a big empty space with a few of the original shops and the Victorian tea rooms. Not even sure if the Camera Obscura is open anymore. Also heard rumours that there may be a charge to go on it in the future.
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Stayed for one night hotel nice beds very comfortable breakfast lovely. Jason on reception very nice and helpful. Very central to shops and right accross the road from beach . Would stay again when in Eastbourne
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