It's Easy to Visit and Enjoy Eastbourne
'Car-Free'
Why not leave your car at home and and save 10% on an overnight stay.
At the New Wilmington Hotel, we would like to offer you a special discount when you travel to us using public transport. When you book an overnight stay on our full published bed & breakfast or dinner, bed & breakfast tariff, you will receive a 10% discount.
Please advise us at the time of booking, then simply show us your train or coach ticket on check-in to receive your discount.
Getting here by train
Trains frequently run direct from London Victoria to Eastbourne
taking approximately 1hr 30mins. Linking services are available from
Brighton, Lewes, Hastings, Ashford International and the Eurostar.
For information on train travel, contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or click here to visit their website. Cheaper tain travel is often available using Mega Train.
The New Wilmington is just a short distance from the station. We would be happy to arrange collection for you or the main bus stops are just down the road from the station.
By Bus/Coach
National Express coaches depart from London Victoria coach station
to Eastbourne 3 times a day. Cheaper coach travel is often available using
Mega Bus.
By Cycle
The key cycle routes approaching Eastbourne are the National Cycle
Network Routes 21 and 89. A map showing these routes is shown on the
Sustrans website.
On Foot
The main approach to Eastbourne is over the South Downs, using the
South Downs Way. The Eastbourne Downland can then be accessed by a
coastal footpath or the inland bridleway. The South Downs Way is
actually 161km long and runs from Winchester all the way down to Eastbourne.
Getting Around Once You Are Here
The New Wilmington is located in the heart of Eastbourne - just 5
minutes stroll from the town centre and 2 minutes from the seafront and the
main theatres.
See some popular visitor Eastbourne attractions from an open top bus, via the Miniature Steam Railway or the Bluebell Railway and other less well known or hidden gems of the area - see our Cycling and Walking section, detailed below.
Explore the surrounding areas using a bus or coach couldn't be easier. Click here for more information.
Cycling/Walking in East Sussex
With the freedom of a bike or being on foot, the otherwise hidden
corners of East Sussex are accessible, in addition to escaping the traffic
congestion, parking problems and and timetables. There's a route, site
or terrain to suit one and all.
The South Downs Way dates back over 8,000 years to the Mesolithic or Middle Stone Age and follows the old routes and droveways along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the South Downs. The undulating route provides a wonderful trip for long distance riders as well as walkers. The South Downs Way is only .9 of a mile from the New Wilmington.
The Cuckoo Trail provides a 13 mile (21 km) traffic-free route linking the Sussex Downs and the Weald.
The High Weald is a wonderful place to walk with an amazing network of paths (2395 km), as well as lots of countryside sites owned by organisations such as the National Trust, RSPB, Woodland Trust and Forestry Commission. In addition, there are 3 cycle routes along disused railway lines, 2 National Cycle Network (NCN) routes and 2 large countryside sites which have been developed for cyclists.
Cuckmere Haven is a great place to explore on foot, by bicycle or canoe, particularly along the spectacular meanders of the Cuckmere River and is part of the Seven Sisters Country Park.
All of these wonderful places provide lots of opportunities to explore the area's rolling hills, abundent woodlands, open heaths, scattered farmsteads and sunken route ways.
Cyclists Welcome
We also offer cycle breaks - cycling clubs and sports groups are
welcome (special group rates are available).
Cycling friendly facilities include:
- free secure bike storage with unobstructed
entrance
- drying room facilities - just hand whatever you need drying to
reception
- provision of maps and route details
- packed lunches available
- breakfast available from 08:00am
- dinner served until 08:00pm
- hot drinks available from 08:00am to 11:00pm
These facilities are available upon request with pre-arrangement and are subject to availability. Please let us know what you need when you make your reservation.
Cycle hire can be arranged through the hotel. Details of the nearest cycle repair shop can be obtained from Reception.
Photo of Beachy Head kindly provided by Eastbourne Tourism Department.
Join our Guest Club and you will receive a 5% discount on our
standard rates. We will also send you advance notice of special events and
exclusive special offers. Guest Club membership is free and you can
unsubscribe at any time.
To sign up, visit the
Guest Club page.
For all special offers, our normal supplements apply, offers are subject
to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or
discounts. We regret that offers cannot be applied to existing bookings.
The New Wilmington Hotel
25-27 Compton Street, Eastbourne,
East Sussex, BN21 4DU
T: 01323 721219
F: 01323 746255
E: info@new-wilmington-hotel.co.uk