Description
Breathe in and feel the energy of endless blue skies, sweeping South Downs countryside, a colourful art scene and warm sunshine, vibrant events and bucket-loads of things to do. A holiday in Eastbourne will leave you feeling re-energised, refreshed and invigorated.
Stay in the Best Western York House Hotel - a Crusader customer favourite, on the seafront, enjoy a rail journey on the East Sussex railway and a visit to a perfect English Castle, Bodiam (5 days only) and the medieval gem of Rye.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 – Head to the South Coast to your seafront hotel. Dinner, bed & breakfast
Day 2 – 3 or 4 At leisure in Eastbourne with included excursion programme.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Dungeness & Rye
Described as Britain’s only desert, Dungeness is an other-worldly shingle promontory - home to a power station, a nature reserve and film-maker Derek Jarman’s cottage. Medieval Rye, one of the Cinque Ports, is full of cobbled lanes and quaint passageways.
Battle & Hastings
Visit the site of the Battle of Hastings, abbey and church. Hastings is all about the sea and 1066 and also boasts a lively and growing arts scene.
Bodiam (5 days only)
The ultimate picture-perfect castle, emerging from a misty moat. The day includes a rail journey from Tenterden to Bodiam.
Return Day – Head home with a stop en-route.
Venue Information
Best Western York House Hotel Eastbourne
The ideal location for visiting East Sussex. Situated on Royal Parade, with panoramic views across the English channel, 200 yards from the pier and a 10 minute walk into Eastbourne's town centre. Freeview digital television - Television radio channel - Iron & ironing board - Tea & coffee making facilities - 100% Non Smoking Hotel - Room service- 100% WiFi throughout the hotel Indoor heated swimming pool (no lockers provided)