The Atlas Obscura Guide To Eastbourne

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Eastbourne, England

Updated August 16, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Eastbourne

The exterior of The Lamb Inn

Eastbourne, England

The Lamb Inn

Eat and drink at a pub older than the Magna Carta

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East Sussex, England

Beachy Head

England's most notorious suicide spot.

2 miles from Eastbourne

Here lies a piece of food history.

Jevington, England

The Birthplace of Banoffi Pie

This blue plaque commemorates the unexpected origin of one of the world's most beloved deserts.

3 miles from Eastbourne

View of the cottage from across the green.

East Dean, England

Sherlock Holmes Retirement Cottage

In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.

3 miles from Eastbourne

Grave of 'Washed Ashore'

Friston, England

Grave of 'Washed Ashore'

This simple wooden cross is said to mark the grave of an unknown sailor who washed ashore nearby.

4 miles from Eastbourne

Seven Sisters Cliffs

East Sussex, England

Seven Sisters Cliffs

These stark white cliffs were spat up by the sea and are slowly being retaken by it.

5 miles from Eastbourne

The Long Man of Wilmington.

Wilmington, England

The Long Man of Wilmington

This giant geoglyph of mysterious origins is now the site of neo-pagan rituals.

5 miles from Eastbourne

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The exterior of The Lamb Inn

Eastbourne, England

The Lamb Inn

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