Eastbourne’s hotels are offering an eggstra special reason to head for the South Coast this spring with some fantastic deals to rival the generosity of the Easter Bunny! Hunt down scrumptious chocolate eggs, explore the blossoming countryside or simply relax in the surroundings of a charming seaside hotel.
As 2006 bounds for April, Eastbourne and its local areas bloom into magnificence as the countryside of the South Downs erupts in a glorious display of natural beauty. A host of Easter activities on offer means there’s no better excuse to visit the Best UK Resort 2005 and bask in some early spring sunshine.
The majestic Cavendish Hotel, commanding a premier sea front position, is offering an entertainment packed weekend. On your Good Friday arrival, sit down to a sumptuous dinner followed by a Charity Race Night, set to be an evening of fun and laughter. The following day choose from a host of activities including a shopping trip to Brighton, and return to the hotel to wind down with cocktails accompanied by soulful Jazz. If you think Easter is an excuse for a whole week take advantage of the Wish Tower Hotel’s special offer. With the Napoleonic Martello Tower in its foreground and excellent views of Eastbourne’s superb promenade you will receive one night free for every 7 booked.
The award winning Grand Hotel, affectionately known as ‘The White Palace’ of Eastbourne, is offering a variety of offers for Easter and spring. Combining its 5 star facilities with egg hunts, galas and tea party’s, plus a fine array of cuisine and musical entertainment, you are guaranteed to have a happy Easter Weekend. Plus with special offers on rejuvenating spa treatments and fresh flowers to fragrance your room this is the perfect place for a self spring clean and a well deserved indulgence.
Around and about are a host of activities to keep everyone entertained for the four day Spring Break. Eggs will be hidden in nooks and crannies as various venues are visited by the Easter Bunny. Drusilla’s Park Easter Eggscavation will see the unearthing of Easter Eggs rewarded with a prize from Moregg the giant chocolate-egg-laying chicken, while Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway are handing out free eggs to all children that ride the Eggspress train over the weekend.
Spring is a prime time to visit the Seven Sisters Sheep Farm in East Dean. Home to one of the largest collection of sheep in the world you can help feed the animals, take a trip on a tractor trailer or maybe be lucky enough to watch a lamb being born! Be enchanted by the blue haze of Arlington forest as bluebells burst from the ground in their thousands during March and April, carpeting the forest floor or take a trip to the renowned Herstmonceux Castle offering free admission to explore its idyllic Elizabethan gardens and grounds on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th.
For further information on Easter Breaks and more special offers please visit
www.visiteastbourne.com or contact Eastbourne Tourist Information on 0906 711 2212 (calls cost 50p per minute)
