Recommended on thebestof Eastbourne

In August 2016, futtock21 said:

We took the miniature train from the town centre past the pier and beyond the eastern outskirts to its final destination Sovereign Marina. We were surprised to find it is almost a small town in itself with modern flats built around a number of quays, the largest housing a cluster of restaurants, ranging from Harvester to an Italian, Thai and a first floor Indian featuring a £9.99 buffet on Sunday's. Our walk around the various quays was interrupted by footbridges rising to accommodate high-masted boats. Just outside the complex is one of the Martello forts built in, I think, Tudor times as a bastion against French invasion. Nowadays those invading are hordes in search of cheap Italian grub, ice cream and a vision of boats of all shapes and sizes.

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In August 2016, Debbieleejames said:

Love going here with friends and family plenty of different restaurants with lovely views of the marina

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In August 2016, Tony C said:

We have been to Harbour many times and eaten at most places there, The Thai has become to expensive and the food needs to improve a lot to justify its prices. The Italian is just about OK but once again not cheap. A good place in the summer.

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In August 2016, Relaxed33 said:

A pretty place to look around, in the sunshine but was given to believe there were some little, independent shops there too. Unless we missed them, all we could find were the usual High Street names like Next, Boots, etc. One of the locals had previously warned us that - 'There isn't much there.' It was reasonably interesting to look at the boats for a while but, apart from that, we wished we'd listened to him. I don't know - maybe we were missing something.

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In August 2016, gwyn said:

every few weeks we head off from Sovereign Harbour to Holywell which is about an 8 mile walk there an back ..takes a couple of hours alays worth doing .now this time instead of 1 Seal there was 2 which is nice to see ..

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In August 2016, Leanneastridge said:

Came here at the weekend for a stroll and am quite surprised at how far you can actually walk round here ! Boat tours are really cheap but we didn't have time to do this ! Was nice seeing the little bridges open to let the boats through ! Plenty of places to eat and drink also 😀

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In August 2016, jmselstub said:

If you want to eat surrounded by boats than this is the place to go! There is a varied choice of restaurants, in which I have eaten well.
Go on a boat trip around the harbour after lunch. It is reasonably priced and great fun. I learnt so much. Then take a stroll and look at the choice of apartments that one could own.
Oh yes, there is free parking if you are driving or go by Doto train along the sea front.

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In August 2016, Jane hook said:

Excellent x food very good x service very good it's the best Thai restaurant in sussex. So vreign harbour is a lovely place

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In August 2016, Celia H said:

Good for restaurants and shops . Free parking!
Cineworld showing all the latest films so entertainment for all the family. 24 hour Asda on site with cheap petrol

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In August 2016, Sandra K said:

I love the harbour but!!!!!! People walk their dogs there and allow them to foul the footpath then don't bother to pick it up. The last thing I want to see is a dog doing its mess as I'm eating a delicious meal. Or realising one of the kids has stood in it and then brought it in the car. Please stop the dogs it spoils a really nice place to go and spend the day.

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In August 2016, micky said:

Fantastic area nice walking around so many places to eat, wheelchair friendly,pavements very good, I mention this because pavements in parts of eastbourn are terrible, with no concern for wheelchair users,not much parking at Harbour area, but there is one carport.

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In August 2016, Pat B said:

Nice place to visit, lovely Marina with lots of Restaurants. They have harbour and boat trips at reasonable prices. Benches around the marina for you to sit and enjoy the views, very relaxing.

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In August 2016, Ranger297 said:

Eastbourne, good old Eastbourne. I love the place. I know it's a "waiting-room" for higher things. But it does things different.
A lot of old seaside towns are converting their old (fishing) harbours into Marina's. Filled with vast huge & fancy sea-fairing vessels.
Eastbourne has both & this marina is a jolly place to go. Shops, pubs & restaurants....Oh & somewhere to buy a boat!

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In July 2016, KerryL4 said:

The harbour has plenty to offer for a day. Plenty of places to eat and drink, stunning boats to look at, large area to walk around, various boat trips to be taken and great to be able to watch the boats come in and out of the harbour via the lock.

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In July 2016, Wei Sai L said:

Going to sovereign harbour was lovely. There were loads of redtrunts to eat in and sutible for children. Its lovely walking round tbd harbour.

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In July 2016, mistyCroydon said:

Great places to eat and drink and to walk . Lovely to watch boats come in & out. Good range of shops a few minutes walk away.

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In July 2016, Tony R said:

Excellent fresh cooked food.welcoming and friendly staff.good menu for all tastes.lots of tables inside or out weather permitti g.pleasant surroundings over looking the harbour.

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In July 2016, junedomNewForest_UK said:

Lovely place to spend a sunny day. Coffee on the verandah of any of the lovely cafés/ restaurants then a bit of shopping, back to, the restaurants for lunch and a glass of wine in the sun. What more do you want?

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In July 2016, Barry S said:

Originally delightful but now spoilt by over-development especially high rise flats which obscure some of the nicer views.

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In July 2016, Betty W said:

Travelled on the land train to Marina, it was very interesting to stroll round looking at the lovely cruisers.

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In July 2016, liangdonna said:

Large free car park, a great variety of places to eat and drink, flat walk ways around the harbour, plenty of benches to sit and watch the world and boats go by. The restaurants and cafes are wheelchair accessible but some of the waterside walk ways are accessed by a few steps. Behind the harbour is a retail centre and large supermarket.

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In July 2016, snuggie1957 said:

I love it at sovereign harbour there are a lot of eateries to choose from, lovely & relaxing eating a meal or just having coffee, it's a nice walk round the marina too

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In July 2016, Sunandseainparadise said:

Really lovely place to walk around and have a nice lunch, ice cream or coffee. Lots of boats coming and going and they were offering boat trips too. Would definitely visit again.

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In July 2016, Brian M said:

Beautiful day at the Marina - well worth a visit
Enjoy the boats going in and out and even take a tour of the harbour. Interesting lock gates

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In July 2016, Laura Janes said:

We were pleasantly surprised when we followed our SATNAV to the harbour: it was so much bigger than expected and looked very grand! Tons of places to eat and sit with a cuppa and cake and relax. A perfect place for lunch or evening meal. The harbour leads into the beach so you could easily spend a whole day here.

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