These holidays to Eastbourne are perfect for those of you who like to ‘do your own thing’! Return coach travel is included from your home area, and half board accommodation is provided at the ever-popular Mansion Hotel, but the rest is up to you! Visit the many attractions of this lovely resort, book a sightseeing trip or two, explore on foot or simply sit back and relax - the choice is all yours on this Grand UK coach holiday.

There’s lots to do and see in the resort. Here are some ideas:

• Victorian Pier: marvel at the Camera Obscura, with an almost 360 degree view of the promenade and sea
• Lifeboat Experience Cruise: on the historic former RNLB ‘The Robert’
• 1930’s Bandstand: Concerts, Tribute Nights, Rock ‘n’ Roll
• Royal Hippodrome Theatre: Holiday Shows
• Sovereign Harbour and the Waterfront: arts and crafts, unusual gifts, shoes, clothing, multiplex cinema, plus one of the largest marinas on the South Coast
• Events: including firework displays, vintage cars, Celtic seafront, processions, and annual airshow
• Sporting facilities: including tennis, bowling, miniature golf, boating, water sports
• Winter Gardens: Tea Dances and other attractions
• Devonshire Park Theatre and Congress Theatre: regular plays and shows
• Great shopping with both national names and specialist boutiques

Out & About
It is easy to explore the surrounding countryside by public transport, or with local sightseeing companies. The Sussex Weald is a tranquil area of picturesque villages, vineyards, castles and woodland, and there is a spectacular coastline, with Brighton and Hastings within easy reach.

The following might be useful:

• Southern Railway DaySave ticket:unlimited train travel for a day £12 (2011 price)
• Downlander: day ticket available on train and bus services in the South Downs area
• Sussex Heritage Coast Travel & Leisure Guide: days out in the Eastbourne area
• South Downs Bus Walks: a leaflet of three circular walks from bus stops
• City Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour: operates between the Pier and Beachy Head

For further information contact: Tourist Information Centre Cornfield Road, in the town centre, telephone 0871 663 0031

This hotel enjoys a superb position on the seafront, opposite the bandstand and within level walking distance of the town centre shops. Here you can be sure of a warm welcome, together with good food and hospitality. There is a spacious bar lounge, a sea facing sun lounge, an entertainment lounge and spacious restaurant. All bedrooms feature private facilities, television, telephone and tea and coffee

• Full breakfast and three course evening dinner plus tea or coffee
• Two nights entertainment
• Lift
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There are 8 steps up to the front of the hotel