Eastbourne Pier
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We had to go and visit Eastbourne Pier, as a few days after we were here last time, it caught fire and partially burnt down, so we went to see how they're getting on repairing the pier, all seems to going well, although the fishing aint no better
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The pier is undergoing reconstruction after a fire last year but still accessible for a stroll right to the end where the Waterfront Cafe bar offers a good 'pub grub' menu. We saw several elderly people tripping up over the raised level seating areas. Our food was quite acceptable at the price, service good, no complaints.
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The pier is still being refurbished (Oct 2015) but is still worth a visit and a walk to the end, very bracing
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Was having a refurbishment in August 2015 but still worth a visit with lovely views of Eastbourne. Lots of character still.
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As with all piers this was a nice walk on a sunny day. All the usual attractions and the costs attached. A good experience for all lovers of English seaside piers.
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It was Quaint and very bygone years , there was a lot of maintenance work going on but I know with a structure of this size an age there has to be .
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I have only given it a 3 as it is currently being repaired due to the fire, which restricts access to the whole pier. What is open is very good.
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A nice view from the pier worth a walk on a nice day take a sloe stroll would go back again for a walk
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One of the best of our national piers, well maintained with interesting Bijou shops, plenty of seating areas and refreshment units as well as a good "pub" with good value menu options. Sad to see the ruins of last years fire, completely destroying the arcade area, a similar bizarre event as happened to Hastings pier, further along the coast.
Both fires in the gaming sections ?
Tremendous views of the seafront from the far end fishing section.
If you are hungry, try the excellent fish and chips at the front lobby entrance.
Both fires in the gaming sections ?
Tremendous views of the seafront from the far end fishing section.
If you are hungry, try the excellent fish and chips at the front lobby entrance.
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Despite the great fire it is still an historic pier. There is a nice cafe situated mid pier, a fish and chip shop, a nightclub and bar, and lots of other things to do.
We like to walk from the Grand Hotel to the pier, around the pier, and back again. A great way to blow away the cobwebs.
We like to walk from the Grand Hotel to the pier, around the pier, and back again. A great way to blow away the cobwebs.
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Interesting to walk where the ballroom/Blue Room used to be before the fire. The other attractions seem to be doing well. It will be interesting to see what the pier looks like when all the work is complete.
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It was like going back in time. Lovely tea & sandwiches also cake and cooked meals.Clean and bright. Service excellant.We would go back there again.
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So nice to walk along this pier, although very windy we did have a laugh, friendly shop owners, not pushy could browse with no pressure to make a purchase
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Eastbourne Pier appears at first glance to be a bit of a mess as contractors are everywhere attempting to restore this pier after a devastating fire in 2013 I believe. Some shops and cafeteria bars have reopened and I feel sure that once the work to restore the pier is complete it will be fully restored back to its former grandeur, including its end of the pier theatre.
Not withstanding the scaffolding and building work it is still a grand old place to sit a while a way a few hours.
Not withstanding the scaffolding and building work it is still a grand old place to sit a while a way a few hours.
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Nice to see such a clean and tidy pier. Will be even better when the repairs are finished. Lovely views.
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The pier is worth a walk, if you have children, leave either them or your money at home, it's mainly slot machines and games
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Restoration work is going well. Hope to visit when completed. Would have been nice to see what the plans are for the future.
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Enjoyed walking along and meeting the people there. Chatted to one of the shopowners on the pier who told us a lot of the history. Wonderful experience
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Visited august bank holls and two days stayed family bar on pier either closed very early or didn't open at night at all, nice stroll around in day time, night time fishing and watching a storm out to sea was a nice memory
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On Saturday we visited Brighton and went along the Pier which was very impressive, on Sunday we visiTed the Eastbourne Pier which bears no resemblance, it is obviously being renervated but looks shabby and far from interesting, very disappointed.
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If you visit Eastbourne you can't miss a walk on the Pier, especially in a sunny summer day :-)
Great view on both sides.
Great view on both sides.
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Shame there is some hoarding up on the pier but nice to walk along. Only thing missing is the amusements hoping that this will come back when the restoration is finished
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The pier is being restored, so it is unfair to judge too harshly. It is free to walk around and you can donate to help the restoration if you want to. Not much to do in the evening, when we were there, but it does have a cafe open during the day. When restored I am sure it will be lovely.
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The stoll around the pier was lovely, it's still under going repairs at the moment but there is still easy access and plenty to enjoy
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Looking a little sad after last year's fire and much of it still closed off but obviously a lot of work going into the restoration. Fascinating to see how the lights fared in the fire - some intact with others showing varying degrees of fire damage
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