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Free things to do in Eastbourne

5 genuinely free places in and around Eastbourne, East Sussex — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

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Eastbourne Pier

Victorian pleasure pier on a wide shingle beach — walking the deck is free; rides and arcades are paid.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Eastbourne Pier

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Victorian pleasure pier on a wide shingle beach — walking the deck is free; rides and arcades are paid.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Pier kiosks ~£5
Cost to get there£4.00

Seafront ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Eastbourne Beach & Promenade

Long shingle beach with a flat prom and art deco seafront — quieter than Brighton and free on the stones.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Eastbourne Beach & Promenade

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Long shingle beach with a flat prom and art deco seafront — quieter than Brighton and free on the stones.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Prom fish and chips ~£8
Cost to get there£4.00

Seafront car parks ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Beachy Head

Chalk cliffs and lighthouse views at England's highest sea cliffs — free on the Downs; stay back from the edge.

~£3.00 real costDetails +
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Beachy Head

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Chalk cliffs and lighthouse views at England's highest sea cliffs — free on the Downs; stay back from the edge.

~£3.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£3.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£3.00
Lunch for 4Beachy Head pub; picnic on the grass
Cost to get there£3.00

Beachy Head car park ~£3

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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Holywell Retreat

Pebbly cove under the cliffs at the Meads end of town — rock pools and chalk stacks without a ticket.

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Holywell Retreat

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Pebbly cove under the cliffs at the Meads end of town — rock pools and chalk stacks without a ticket.

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genuinely free day out
EntryFREE
ParkingFREE
Lunch for 4Bring snacks; cafés back on the prom
Cost to get there£0.00

Holywell free car park (limited)

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

Genuinely free — no catch
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Gildredge Park

Edwardian park with a café, play areas and open lawns inland from the seafront.

~£4.00 real costDetails +
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Gildredge Park

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Edwardian park with a café, play areas and open lawns inland from the seafront.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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EntryFREE
Parking~£4.00
Lunch for 4Park café ~£4
Cost to get there£4.00

On-street near Old Town ~£2/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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