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About Eastbourne

A view over Eastbourne seafront from the South Downs
A view over Eastbourne seafront from the South Downs

Eastbourne is a thriving seaside town sitting at the foot of the South Downs in East Sussex with a population of around 90,000 people.

In a perfect position on the South Coast of England, Eastbourne has a prosperous business community and excellent shopping centres and streets.

The area has been occupied since the Bronze Age. Remains of a Roman villa lie beneath one of the seafront's main hotels and you can find medieaval architecture in Eastbourne's Old Town area.

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In this Section...

  • Film Liaison - Eastbourne is a popular location for film and television productions. Find out what has been filmed in Eastbourne. Learn how Eastbourne's dedicated Film Liaison Unit works with location managers and directors.

  • Latest News - All the latest and archived press-releases from Eastbourne Borough Council.

  • Local History and Heritage - Find out about Eastbourne's local and civic history and heritage. Learn how to discover your family history with local and national resources.

  • Maps - Find interactive and downloadable maps for many services in Eastbourne.

  • Statistics and Census Information - Read the latest figures on the residential and business communities of Eastbourne.

  • Tourism and Travel - General information about Eastbourne's major industry, tourism. Find out how to get to and around Eastbourne.

You are at: www.eastbourne.gov.uk/eastbourne

Key to Eastbourne Leaflet
Key to Eastbourne Leaflet - [3.02 MB] A leaflet funded by the ESP that provides key information to residents and new comers to the Town.