South East England : Eastbourne Beach

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Eastbourne beach is dominated by its stunning pier, which makes the beach one of England's and the UK's most distinctive and well known. Either side of Eastbourne pier are several kilometres of shingle and sand beach, which stretch from Beachy Head to the southwest up to Lagney Point to the northeast. There is plenty of room along this enormous strip to find some place to yourself. The surf is at its best when there is a large swell pushing up the channel from the west with Beachy Head acting to protect the main beach from accompanying westerly winds. It produces typical beach break spilling waves, on peaks that shift with the incoming tide, although it is at its best from low to mid tide, before it hits the steep parts of the beach.

Eastbourne is an incredibly vibrant resort town that has a huge range of activities close by to the beach. These include the RNLI museum, the Redoubt Fortress, a childrens' Treasure Island fun park, the main Sovereign Centre, Indoor Karting, a miniature railway and a golf centre. There is also a huge range of restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs to explore after you have finished with the beach. Eastbourne is rightfully one of the best beaches in the south of England.
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Driving Access: Excellent main road straight into town behind the beach
Car Park spaces: 1000+
Price: Less than £5, pay and display
Beach facilities: Toilets at various points behind beach, cafes, restaurants
Beach type: Sand below shingle
Break type: Beach
Pub: Several in town
Sort of wave: Spilling
Peaks: Shifting beach break
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: North west
Local highlights: Nightlife, pier, resort activities (RNLI museum, amusement arcades, Redoubt Fortress, Treasure Island Park, Miniature railway, Sovereign Centre, Indoor Karting, Crazy Golf
National Trust: No

Ratings
Ability: Novice - Legend
Kids: 3 - RNLI museum, amusement arcades, Redoubt Fortress, Treasure Island Park, Miniature railway
Other stuff: 3 - Sovereign Centre, Indoor Karting, Crazy Golf Centre
Access: 3 - Car park are immediately behind the beach
Urban proximity: Close to the nightlife
Water quality: Good

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