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Built in 1870 with a theatre, camera obscura, and bar. Paddle steamers used to sail from here to Boulogne in France in the early 20th century, but stopped in World War II, when anti-aircraft guns were placed on it. The arcade was destroyed by a fire on the pier in 2014, and has since been renovated to make the pier safe. There are cafes, a restaurant, some shops, a fishing stage, a nightclub (see Drink), a fish and chip shop and great views on the pier.
Eastbourne Pier is a seaside pleasure pier in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the south coast of England.
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Which are world famous.
A museum all about Eastbourne's history, built in 1880, and is now Grade II listed. It's a short walk from the centre and just off the seafront, and is near to some nice restaurants too.
Eastbourne's contemporary art gallery with about three exhibitions on at all times. It has a permanent room dedicated to local artist, Eric Ravillious, and a cafe run by Urban Ground (see Drink). If you are a fan of art, this is well worth a visit, and maybe also take a trip down the coast to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill and then the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings. If you visit all three galleries, and get a stamp from each in a Coastal Culture Trail passport, you get 20% off in one of the gallery shops, see coastalculturetrail.com for more information.
Built in 1804 as part of the defences against a possible invasion of Britain by Napoleon. It has been used in both world wars and from 1957 to the 1970s as a model village and an aquarium until 1996. It now houses a museum, gun parade, cafe and shop.
A leisure centre with several swimming pools, gym, fitness suite, sauna and cafe. One swimming pool has a wave machine, fountains and a flume, which is popular with families during school holidays. There are also many classes, lessons and events going on here, such as gymnastics lessons, Zumba and swimming lessons.
A great place for kids and children to hop onto a mini steam engine.