Eastbourne Pier
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I was on this pier three days before it burnt down. Despite losing a part of history with the dome now gone, I prefer the new look. No big electronic amusement arcade and a clean and restored Victorian pier. Well done Eastbourne.
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They've done a great job with the restoration, so looks really original. There were great views and the shops and cafes were really nice.
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Love to watch the fishermen fish at the end of the pier. You can hire a fishing rod there too. So pleased they did not close the pier after the fire, which destroyed the big arcade. There are a couple of shops still open there but closed when we went early January. There is also a lovely tea shop and clubhouse bar on the pier. At the entrance there is a fish and chip shop which we have been told sells the best fish and chips in Eastbourne. Haven't tried them so can't confirm that.
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A typical seaside pier such a shame that it is very quiet with not a lot open in January. You would not know there had been a fire recently
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Been coming on here since I was a small boy, still enjoy a stroll in all weather's it has great coastal views. Badly needs a revamp and the Blue Room rebuilt. Not much for families now. Don't ruin it though Mr Gulzar!
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Recently visited Eastbourne and just had to go on the Pier despite the strong winds that were blowing. Enjoyed a stroll around the Pier. Naturally not much was open as it was January. I can imagine how busy it gets in Summer. We did enjoy afternoon tea in the Cafe mid pier. Lovely scone & pot of tea (loose leaf too!). Would recommend a stop in there when visiting the pier.
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Enjoyed a stroll by day, and later by night. Well worth a visit. Just a shame several of the units are closed or limited hours in January.
Fishing off the end of the pier carries on day and night though, if you want to escape from it all.
Fishing off the end of the pier carries on day and night though, if you want to escape from it all.
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Any pier is great in my book.
Even in chilly January. One can stroll out and enjoy the view of the seafront and along the coast.
Tea in the Victorian tea rooms with the lovely chandelier sparkling as the sun goes down. Enjoy.
Even in chilly January. One can stroll out and enjoy the view of the seafront and along the coast.
Tea in the Victorian tea rooms with the lovely chandelier sparkling as the sun goes down. Enjoy.
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The pier is under a little bit of restoration at the moment due to it being on fire a couple of years ago .but you wouldn't know that looking at it now.
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we have just enjoyed a brilliant pot of tea and scones at this lovely Victorian tea rooms. well worth the visit if you are in Eastbourne . nothing was any trouble to the staff who were excellent thank you very much for your excellent service
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Lovely place to visit nice stroll out across the water fish & Chips can be purchased at the entrance eat in or take away,also visit the lovely tea room about half way down the Pier,see the magnificent chandelier hanging from the ceiling Pier is free entry,wrap up warm in cold weather the wind does blow.
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A lot of repairs have been carried out since the fire of 2014, still some way to go as there is now the nice new wooden floor in place but just a large open space where the amusements and shops were prior to the fire. Currently not a great deal to do when visiting the pier.
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I was born in Eastbourne and spent far too many hours on this fantastic structure which was so devastated by fire in 2014.
Just returned for a visit and was sad to see that the repair works appear to be finished which is just to repair/replace the pier decking. The huge main structure built by the Victorians with some fine ironwork has completely gone and been replaced with..........nothing!!
I see that the new owner (since the fire) a sheikh, who is a local hotelier too, invests some more to replace the building lost. The pier is so iconic of Eastbourne and been used in many films including Brighton Rock (It was deemed a better structure than Brighton Pier!!).
Bracing walk to the end is still worth it though just for the views of the seafront
Just returned for a visit and was sad to see that the repair works appear to be finished which is just to repair/replace the pier decking. The huge main structure built by the Victorians with some fine ironwork has completely gone and been replaced with..........nothing!!
I see that the new owner (since the fire) a sheikh, who is a local hotelier too, invests some more to replace the building lost. The pier is so iconic of Eastbourne and been used in many films including Brighton Rock (It was deemed a better structure than Brighton Pier!!).
Bracing walk to the end is still worth it though just for the views of the seafront
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I was born and grew up in Eastbourne. Knew the pier well of course. And danced in the ballroom in my teens.
I now live in Lower Willingdon and like to visit the seafront and the pier. I'm delighted by the way that the new owner has got it tidied up, and is already having it painted and freshened up. It is now a better experience to walk on the pier because of this. And I agree with another reviewer that the open space is attractive in itself. So perhaps even leave it as it is!
More on the clean up. Is it possible to clean the roofs? I know this would be very expensive, but I think it would transform the view of the pier from the seafront. Just image it standing out, shining in the sun!
I would like to say something about the Victorian Tea Room. I had never been in before. But just before Christmas my cousin and I visited there and were very impressed. We had an excellent Sussex Cream tea, elegantly served, and at a reasonable price. The tea room is delightful. And the panoramic views of the sea and seafront are wonderful. I have since visited several times during my walks on the seafront.
I think that maybe the installation of a modern coffee machine to serve the finest coffees might be a good addition to this lovely tearoom.
Derek Hill.
I now live in Lower Willingdon and like to visit the seafront and the pier. I'm delighted by the way that the new owner has got it tidied up, and is already having it painted and freshened up. It is now a better experience to walk on the pier because of this. And I agree with another reviewer that the open space is attractive in itself. So perhaps even leave it as it is!
More on the clean up. Is it possible to clean the roofs? I know this would be very expensive, but I think it would transform the view of the pier from the seafront. Just image it standing out, shining in the sun!
I would like to say something about the Victorian Tea Room. I had never been in before. But just before Christmas my cousin and I visited there and were very impressed. We had an excellent Sussex Cream tea, elegantly served, and at a reasonable price. The tea room is delightful. And the panoramic views of the sea and seafront are wonderful. I have since visited several times during my walks on the seafront.
I think that maybe the installation of a modern coffee machine to serve the finest coffees might be a good addition to this lovely tearoom.
Derek Hill.
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It's a great shame that this pier no longer belongs to the city of Eastbourne and has been renamed Sheik's Pier. The new owner will soon charge an admission fee and exclude fishermen from the pier.
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I had the chance to stop for a few hours in Eastbourne so headed over to visit the Pier and take a few photos, it was cold, wet and windy but that didn't stop me from enjoying a little stroll taking in the sea breeze and the sounds of the gulls arguing overhead. I had plenty of parking available due to the weather, but in the summer its not so easy, parking is cheap, but your in a coastal town so that's to be expected. great for all the family and wheel chair accessible.
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Walked right to the end of the Pier and found a lovely tea room there. Unfortunately it was very windy and cold so we didn't stay too long. It's nice to be able to see and have free entry to an old historic Pier.
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A great example of a British pier, walk down to the end with the choppy seas and high winds. Then for wonderful Tea and cakes in the cafe.
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New owners of the pier since last visit. Not had chance to go see whats new. Heard its ok but not re built arcade bit that burnt down. Wont be the same.
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Well done to Eastbourne Council and all the workers for getting Eastbourne Pier open again so quickly and such quality of work. Where the building was destroyed on the pier, there is now a wide open space, but, actually, I like it...! Not sure if they are going to put another building on the site, but I rather like it as it is now. Nice to walk up and down and get some fresh air, visit the little twee shops and have a cup of tea. Long live those that remain of our piers - such history...!
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When we last went to Eastbourne the pier was closed so we were interested in what had been done to it. We went 14th -18th December but were disappointed to see very few stores open. Couldn't see what had changed.
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I am sure this pier holds wonderful memories for many locals, but when compared with Blackpool, Brighton, Weston Supermare & Southend I found it small and uneventful. However the restaurant on New Year's Day seemed particularly busy.
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Lovely place to walk and a must visit when in Eastbourne. Think it is currently having work done because of the fire.
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Never been to Eastbourne before but couldn't resist a visit to the iconic "Sheikhs pier" it was badly damaged by fire july 2014 but now been bought by Sheikh Abid Gulzar who wanted to paint it gold but the council insisted it be left blue but he has painted the lions heads on the lampposts gold
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Worked and lived here for 4 months Lovely place.
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