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In November 2018, ciaobella2014 said:

A gem to be discovered by East Sussex visitors & residents.
Walks, water,waves,wind,seals, saunters,sailors, sunshine,seafood , boat trips, bridges,benches, bars to be discovered at Sovereign Harbour.
An international feel. Find food at the Waterfront.Try the KANTINA for a real change with breakfast,brunch & beverages through until twilight.A warm welcome for everyone, dogs welcome too.

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In November 2018, Lesley7127 said:

What a delight, we stumbled upon the Marina which is very much like those found around the Mediterranean. Loads of boats, flats and restaurants. It's quite a long walk from the town centre but we felt it had been worth it. It really is very charming.

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In November 2018, scottysusan said:

We cycled here from Beachy Head so it was a good distance. We weren't sure what to expect but it was a pleasant surprise. very interesting to see all the boats and the apartments around it. I think it seemed to be lacking an atmosphere but not sure how to change that. Plenty of places to have lunch or coffee and I would come back again out of season as I think it would be too busy in high season for me. Very interesting to see the harbour and locks but there is a high density of houses which does make it seem a bit like a huge housing estate that just happens to have a marina

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In November 2018, Dawn061 said:

Sovereign Harbour is a bustling beautiful Parade of restaurants with boats leisurely going past. You can eat outside or inside and there are various choices of cuisine Indian Thai Italian kebabs fish and chips burgers well worth a visit if you're in Eastbourne.

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In November 2018, Marie S said:

Lovely place lots of lovely apartments around it lots of boats to see u can get over by using the bridges nice

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In October 2018, bigbird25059815 said:

Eastbourne marina, boasts many cafe & restaurants as well as views of the marina. The marina leads on to the coast & lovely to blow the cobwebs away.

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In October 2018, Kelly M said:

So much to see and to do. Beautifully kept.
We are here a lot and visit the restaurants along the harbour, we have also enjoyed the boat trips on several occasions, and walked around most of the harbour too. Free Parking, and lots of shops on the site too if you fancy a bit of Saturday afternoon shopping before a relaxing beer by the marina!

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In October 2018, dick h said:

Over the years we've gone here for a drink, thai food, buying arty farty things (though that shop has sadly gone now). Or, like this week, just for a walk and to take in the sea. There's a great selection of restaurants, pubs , bars, take aways, cinema - all sorts - it's great all year round.

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In October 2018, lancslass200 said:

Lovely autumn day for a walk around the harbour, the weather was good and there are lots of restaurants and coffee shops here, the view isn't bad either!

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In October 2018, jengil37@icloud.com said:

We didn't stay here long as although we love boats and the harbour was interesting we would've want to live in such a close knit environment, everything and everyone on top of you, it was too clausterphobic! A different way of life but not for us.

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In October 2018, RosiePosieTosie said:

No matter the weather (although it's at its best in the sun), come along here for a walk around the lovely harbour and explore the shops and cafes. Not 5 star because it is not always clean and is missing something.

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In October 2018, gillcole52 said:

Didn't even realise that Eastbourne had a marina, but wow, so glad we found it. Great buzz, lovely views and great restaurants!

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In October 2018, Wess29 said:

It’s a lovely place with a fantastic view, bit basic in terms of restaurants and things to do there but it’s still worth a visit to see the gorgeus boats and strangely the big fish that swim around the Marina.

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In October 2018, colinhunt13 said:

Our visit on a hot summer day was very good. The place is clean and friendly with lot's of places to eat and drink. There is a marina trip by boat for a hour, but check times and day to see if they are running. Cinema is near and bus stops for trips into Eastbourne. Park your car here and get thebus into Eastbourne in the peak summer tgimes a lot easier than trying to park.

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In October 2018, Maggie H said:

Had a lovely meal in the thai restaurant which is situated at the sovereign harbour Eastbourne. Great service. Lovely meal. Very hot. Made to order. Friendly staff.

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In October 2018, Rob H said:

Often overlooked by visitors but loved by locals, this marina with it's array or pretty yachts and motor cruisers moored up alongside wonderful restaurants and cafe bars. You could be forgiven in thinking you were in the mediterranean.

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In September 2018, shaneD151 said:

We visted sovereign harbour for the first time today there was a few bars restaurants and a coffee shop there is public toilets and plenty of parking we visted the havester and whent on the circular walk around the harbour there is a small beach and a few walk along the sea front we will definitely vist again

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In September 2018, wendygillw said:

We have been visiting since the Marina began to be built so it has been fascinating to see the development. Plenty of nice walks in all the different areas. We saw a seal !

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In September 2018, Dorothy M said:

If you want a walk around the harbour and look at all the yachts this is the place to go too. Very interesting apartments

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In September 2018, Zach Bromfield said:

Been here a few times when visiting family, great selection of restaurants to choose from. Really nice and relaxing setting as well with the boats and sea.

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In September 2018, JAA_MK said:

A pleasant place to sit , watching people and their boats. Very relaxing area for us. A half hour well spent..

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In September 2018, Dennis W said:

Nice place for an afternoon stroll and coffee/tea see other reviewer drinks etc can have a boat trip around the harbour

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In September 2018, wendib728 said:

6 restaurants or more to choose from. Lovely place to sit outside and watch the boats go by. Low flying seagulls are the only negative

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In September 2018, Paul Legate said:

To the east of Eastbourne Town Centre is Sovereign Harbour Marina which was opened in 1993 in an area previously known as The Crumbles. The marina is enormous with several basins, a lock system for the outer harbour and a network of lift bridges controlling the flow of vessels and pedestrians within the whole development.

Close to the development is Martello Tower No.66 and is one of the many that are dotted along the South East coast of England. The Sovereign marina complex is a place that is a must see whilst in the area and an attractive place in itself but the lock and lift bridge network is also worth spending some time to observe.

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In September 2018, Sco said:

Our family members visited this marina over a couple of days in August. Splendid weather, lots of healthy walks, lots to see and do, in a clean, friendly and relaxing area. An impressive marina with a mass amount of different maritime vessels. Popped into the Yacht Club too for excellent friendly social, food and vista (I think that you don't have to be a member). Ample parking space.
We'll be back.

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