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Eastbourne Leasing

Did You Know?

Eastbourne is home to the Europe's largest man-made marina, Sovereign Harbour, which has a variety of restaurants, shops and attractions.

In 1752, a dissertation by Richard Russell extolled the medicinal benefits of the seaside. His views were of considerable benefit to the south coast and, in due course, Eastbourne became known as "the Empress of Watering Places".

The cliffs are known as the Seven Sisters due to the seven hilltops that make up the silhouette of the cliffs. The bright white colour of the stone is due to the amount of chalk that makes up most the front of the cliffs.

Eastbourne was the most bombed seaside town in England during WWII. Bombers used to drop any bombs that they had left over Eastbourne before they returned to Germany. They used Beachy Head as their landmark. Nearly 4,000 bombs fell on the town.

There have been people living in the Eastbourne area since 4000BC, but the town did not develop until around 1150AD. St. Mary's Church (now in Eastbourne's Old Town) was first built between 1160 and 1190. Eastbourne was strategically important during the Napoleonic Wars and had a Martello Tower built from 1804 to 1810.

Langney Priory was built before 1121 and can be found in Etchingham Road. It is a Grade II* listed building but is one of Eastbourne's best-kept secrets, with many residents in the town unaware of its existence.

Fast becoming one of the most widely used film locations in the south east, Eastbourne has played a starring role in many of your favourite television shows, from Little Britain to Poirot, as well as proving a hit on the silver screen in Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging, Notes On A Scandal, Brighton Rock, and many more.

In 1849 the railway reached Eastbourne, making it easier for visitors to reach the town. However, Eastbourne was largely created by two landowners, the Duke of Devonshire and a man named John Davies Gilbert.

There are 13 Eastbourne castles and palaces to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! All the castles and palaces we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

The original name came from the 'Burne' or stream which ran through today's Old Town area of Eastbourne. All that can be seen of the Burne, or Bourne, is the small pond in Motcombe Gardens. The bubbling source is guarded by a statue of Neptune.

Eastbourne has been recorded as the sunniest place in the UK since 1911 and if that isn't a good enough reason to love it here then we've got more to tell you to make you love it a little bit more.

In 1752, a dissertation by Richard Russell extolled the medicinal benefits of the seaside. His views were of considerable benefit to the south coast and, in due course, Eastbourne became known as "the Empress of Watering Places".

There are Roman remains that are beneath the town. There is a Roman bath along with a section of pavement between Eastbourne Pier and the Redoubt Fortress.