Eastbourne is famous for its entertainment and facilities and the New Wilmington is within the proverbial "stone's throw" of the Congress Theatre, Winter Gardens, Devonshire Park Theatre and Tennis Courts, the Bandstand and of course the sea. Eastbourne Pier and the Arndale Shopping Centre are only a few minutes away.

Things to do in the local area

Golf Courses

Royal Golf Club - Comprising 27 holes of challenging golf, the club caters for all levels of handicap and suits all pockets and persuasions.

Downs Golf Club - Situated half a mile west of Eastbourne with spectacular views to the South Downs and over the sea, Eastbourne Downs is an exceptionally picturesque golf course, no matter the time of year.

Willingdon Golf Club – The course itself lies in a giant bowl in the foothills of the South Downs and from its highest points boasts spectacular views of not only the Channel, but the Sussex hinterland.

Wellshurst Golf Club - The course is located in 150 beautiful acres of countryside with some quite beautiful views over the South Downs and beyond.

Family entertainment

Drusillas - Where getting nose to nose with nature is all part of the most memorable, fun-finding-out day you can imagine.

Blue Bell Railway - The volunteer-run Bluebell Line was the UK's first preserved standard gauge passenger railway, re-opening part of the Lewes to East Grinstead line of the old London Brighton & South Coast Railway in 1960.

Fort Fun - Adventure for the under 12's and the family that's young at heart is the promise at Fort Fun's action packed two acre family fun park in Eastbourne.

Sovereign Centre – Facilities include a Fun Pool, with slide, wave machine and bubble pool

Theatres and Cinemas

Congress Theatre - The Congress Theatre is a purpose built modern theatre and conference venue.

Devonshire Park Theatre - The Devonshire Park Theatre is a Grade II listed building designed by Henry Currey, built in 1884 and further improved by celebrated Theatre Architect Frank Matcham in 1903.

Royal Hippodrome Theatre - The Royal Hippodrome was the home of Music Hall in Eastbourne for many years and has the longest running summer show in Britain.

Winter Gardens - The Winter Garden is a Grade II listed building, designed by architect Henry Currey and built in 1875.

UGC Cinema - Multi-screen cinema situated next to the marina.

Shopping

Arndale Shopping Centre – Variety of well known shops.

Enterprise Shopping Centre - 58 Fascinating businesses offering everything from fresh fish and flowers to top hats and hairdos - all under one big sunny Victorian glass roof.

Brighton Churchill Square - Brighton's exciting shopping centre with 85 big names all under one roof.

Brighton Lanes - Wander through the 17th century  Brighton Lanes and pick up ideas for jewellery, designer clothes, interior design, perfumes, hats and shoes or relax alfresco in Brighton Square, right in the heart of The Lanes.

Royal Tunbridge Wells - It's unrivalled combination of specialist shops and big high street names in a charming and historic setting make the town a popular destination with all kinds of shoppers.

Walks and Countryside

South Downs - Apart from the beautiful scenery to enjoy, there is a wealth of different attractions that you can choose from.
Take your pick from museums, castles, historic houses, ancient monuments, bike hire, canoeing and many more.

Cuckoo Trail - Winding through the Wealden countryside linking Eastbourne, Pevensey, Polegate, Hailsham, Horam and Heathfield, this 16 mile (25 kilometre) disused railway line features public art along the way. A cuckoo is hidden in each of the pieces, designed and built by local artists.

Cuckmere Valley/Seven Sisters - Beautiful countryside with a wealth of walks and attractive villages.

Places of Interest

Alfriston - Thriving little village in the heart of the Cuckmere Valley.

Cuckmere Valley/ Seven Sisters - Beautiful countryside with a wealth of walks and attractive villages.

Sovereign Harbour - The Waterfront, our superb harbour-side development of cafés, bars, restaurants and shops, provides a haven where boat-owners and visitors can relax.

To obtain information about various events in Eastbourne and surrounding areas, you can contact the Tourist Information Centre, details can be obtained from their web site.

Eastbourne's sea front and promenade are very closeby.