Elegant Eastbourne & the South Downs
Enjoy the fresh sea air and a traditional seaside atmosphere on our getaway to Eastbourne, famous for its flower gardens, pebble beaches and iconic chalk sea cliffs! Filled with great things to see and do, on our break you can admire the sights of the seafront with a drive up to Beachy Head – the UK’s highest chalk sea cliff and enjoy visits to the South Downs village of Alfriston, the historic town of Lewes and Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Includes
Return coach travel
4 nights half board
Free time in Eastbourne
Excursions to Rye, Hastings, Beachy Head, Alfriston, Lewes & Royal Tunbridge Wells
Day 1
We visit Windsor for free time before continuing to our hotel in Eastbourne.
DDay 2
A full day excursion takes us first to the Cinque Port of Rye - the delightful town with enchanting cobbled streets and a mediaeval church. From here we travel to Hastings. To soak up Hasting’s immense history maybe wander the preserved Old Town which lies in a valley between the East and West Hills, each with their own funicular railway (not included). Take the East Hill up to Hastings Country Park or the West Hill Lift to the ruins of Hastings Castle.
B, DDay 3
Today you are free to explore as much (or as little) of Eastbourne as you like. Located on the seafront overlooking the famous flower decked promenade bandstand and beautiful Victorian pier, our hotel is situated perfectly to help you get the most out of your free day. The Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum and the Winter Gardens are a leisurely walk away or perhaps you’d prefer Eastbourne’s Miniature Steam Railway.
B, DDay 4
This morning we visit Beachy Head, famous for its spectacular white cliffs and dramatic coastline created by the Seven Sisters landmark. After a photo opportunity we travel to the picturesque South Downs village of Alfriston. This afternoon we continue to the historic town of Lewes, dominated by its Norman castle and Mediaeval streets where you might like to take the opportunity to visit Anne of Cleves 25th century house.
B, DDay 5
This morning we begin our homeward journey, calling en route at the elegant spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Afton Hotel **, Eastbourne
Beachfront Hotel
The Afton Hotel is located on the seafront, opposite the pier and Carpet Gardens, with a level walk to the promenades and shopping centre, just a 2-minute walk away.
Hotel Facilities
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| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Alfreton, Hall Street | Alfreton - Surcharge £15pp, Hall Street, Bus station, DE55 7BT | |
| Arnold High St Bus Stop | Arnold High Street Bus stop, Outside leisure centre car park, NG5 7EE | |
| Beeston, Lace Road | Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers pub NG9 2LA | |
| Bulwell Aldi Bus Stop | Bulwell, Aldi Bus stop SW12 Sellers Wood drive, NG6 8GE | |
| Chesterfield Bus Station | Chesterfield Coach Station,, Beckingham Way S40 1TH | |
| Derby Bus Station | Derby, Bus Station Bay 27 & 28, DE1 2AY | |
| East Midlands Parkway | East Midlands Parkway Nottingham, NG11 0EB | |
| Leicester Bus Stand CH | Charles Street, Bus stand CH , Outside Bistro Live Leicester, LE1 1HL | |
| Long Eaton, The Green | Long Eaton, The Green Outside Wilkinsons, NG10 1HQ | |
| Loughborough Amber rooms | Loughborough Amber rooms, The Rushes LE11 5BE | |
| Lutterworth, George St | Lutterworth George Street, outside Wycliffe rooms LE17 4EG | |
| Mansfield Bus station | Mansfield Bus station , Bay A Quaker Way, Mansfield, NG18 1JJ | |
| Meadowhall Interchange | Meadow Hall Interchange, Bay C3 Meadowhall Road, Sheffield, S9 1EP | |
| Nottingham Mount St | Nottingham, Mount Street Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, NG1 6HE | |
| Rotherham,Interchange Bay | Rotherham £15pp Surcharge , Interchange Bay C1/ C2 Frederick Street, S60 1QB | |
| Sheffield Pond Hill | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House S1 2BG | |
| Toton Lane Tram Stop | Toton Lane Tram Stop Park and Ride Toton Lane Tram Stop, NG9 7JA |
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