Recommended on thebestof Eastbourne

In March 2018, sailthedream said:

We went to see by car but didn't really find any suitable eateries and it all looked rather stark. The berthing looked secure but not certain I would want to spend a long time if visiting by boat as little to do.

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In March 2018, paddydolan said:

We had a nice walk to the Harbour, along the beach to reach it, and a walk around the harbour itself. However, there could be more shops and Cafés situated along it.

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In March 2018, fizzer158 said:

Great to walk around and look at the yachts and boats. Some nice cafes. We sat on one of the benches in the sunshine and watched the boats coming in and out. Nice place to while away some time. Beautifully clean and tidy.

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In March 2018, foxy12342017 said:

The area is fabulous for walking . Lots to look at with plenty of cruisers in the harbour to ogle , the workings of the lock gates the seabirds and if you are lucky capturing the couple of seals that play in the outer harbour. There is plenty of Restaurants and Cafes to suit all tastes and pockets. The splendid little pub , which is not obvious at first serves a wonderful selection of food at reasonable prices. Unfortunately this is only at lunch times. Pick up a free map of the area which are available outside most of the restaurants . Enjoy

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In March 2018, Betty B said:

A smart residential area; the harbour full with little boats. Very quaint. A number of nice cafes and restaurants. A friendly place to visits. A nice walk around the harbour, followed by tea and breakfast. Well worth a visit.

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In March 2018, Neil C said:

This could be so much more. You ca wander around and look at the boats. You can wander around and look at everybody's houses. There are a few restaurants and there was a shop there There is a chandlers and a wedding dress shop, bizzarely. It could have so much more character. There is an industrial shopping area ext door with an Asda, Next, TK Maxx, Bpots, Sports Direct, cinema, Wilko, etc, but it just seems so disjointed Some independant shops close by would be better and make it more of a place to visit.

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In March 2018, 655tracyi said:

A little disappointing on the shop front as it is advertised as having gift shops but in reality there aren’t many shops at all. plenty of places to eat and drink. Retail park next to marina was better for shopping.

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In March 2018, Peter B said:

This is a typical modern large marina.

Nothing wrong with that though.

Good selection of eating houses. Some expensive, some less so. Shopping retail park right beside it.

But plenty of parking, and remarkably it’s free. So there are no worries about ‘getting back to the car’.

Also very relaxing to walk round to the locks and watch boats entering and leaving the harbour. I could do that for hours, sad soul that I am.

Yes a decent place to spend an hour or three.

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In March 2018, Tushers777 said:

such a lovely place, nice to have a stroll, look at the boats and watch the world go by. Loads of places to eat near by and a varied selection of food too.

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In March 2018, Bill S said:

We had s lovely walk around the harbour. The selection of food outlets was good too, harvester, Italian, Indian and others. Nice setting and the place was clean and well kept. Kids loved sitting with a hot chocolate watching the boats and the marathon runners.

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In March 2018, apenfold63 said:

sovereign harbour marina is a good place to visit it has good places to eat and it is good watching the locks work and see the boats come in and out it is good for all the family

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In February 2018, Elizabeth W said:

Visited the harbour with our son and daughter in law and our granddaughter and stopped at the Seafarers for coffee. Dogs are allowed in and the people were very friendly.

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In February 2018, thursty13 said:

We visited sovereign harbour marina on our weekend away , it was a lovely bright but chilly day we had a lovely lunch here . Very modern a few shops and and places to eat very nice . Lots to look at boats the lock fishing boats . Very nice

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In February 2018, Martin G said:

Plenty of choice for eating places and shops nearby make a stroll around the harbour a nice pass of time. The area is always clean and worth a visit

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In February 2018, Clau B said:

It is one of the most beautiful place of Eastbourne beauty
I strongly advise to visit
I am a person whom goes there often special in the summer after my walking dig I have friends around it is the must to visit

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In January 2018, Kathy P said:

We all had a lovely walk around the harbour. Seeing the boats , watching locks open an refill. Then the sea and actually saw the lifeboat.
Coffee/hit choc on the deck. Great afternoon

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In January 2018, AndreaSussex_England said:

Good access to coastal walks/bike rides, there is free parking. The shops are generally down market (the Range, TK Maxx and Wilko)

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In January 2018, Terri J said:

Best walk for staying clean espically if you have paws,sadly this month signs have gone up saying keep dogs on leads, it was a good place to let dogs run off lead but someone has spoiled that .

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In January 2018, armadale9 said:

We stayed in this apartment over Christmas and it felt warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. It overlooks a quieter corner of the marina which suited us perfectly. The master bedroom is surprisingly spacious but the second one is a bit cramped, especially for two less-agile adults to manoeuvre into and out of bed. However, this was only a minor inconvenience. It was great to have an en suite as well as a bathroom and there was always enough hot water. The kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of tableware and glasses. Although it was not warm enough to sit outside, we were still able to enjoy the view from the lounge. There is plenty of visitor parking within the gated area and the allocated space is near to the apartment entrance. We had a very comfortable stay here and would not hesitate to return.

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In January 2018, badmintontim said:

This has been here for quite a while now so just seems so natural to be part of the surroundings with shops and restaurants to choose from as well as plenty of parking

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In January 2018, Wandering Wonderings said:

Enjoyable wander with the family here, but you can tell it's starting to get old. Not everything is as sparkly new as it was.

Still lots of restaurants and shops and boats. Still good to stroll round.

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In January 2018, Piers Gaveston said:

Always an enjoyable place to visit. The good variety of restaurants and eating venues add to the casual and relaxing continental atmosphere, as do the many yachts and dingys moored nearby.

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In January 2018, robin head said:

This is great place to spend a relaxed summer afternoon , great selection of restaurants to suit most tastes, you can have a lovely meal with the marina in the background , you can even take a boat tour around the marina . Free parking

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In January 2018, Gill Standen said:

Great place, plenty of parking and various places to eat.

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In January 2018, Mostro Povich said:

Good food, friendly staff and management, plesant location with view on the harbour and boats. Can have your drinks or meals al fresco, weather allowing ð

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