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Whats to do in Eastbourne?

44 replies

Newbarnsleygirl · 18/04/2005 23:25

DH has to go there for a week in the summer and we've decided that dd and I will go with him.

So I just wanted to know what there is for us to do during the day.

Any recommendations?

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RTKangaMummy · 18/04/2005 23:31

deffo go to drucillers

RTKangaMummy · 18/04/2005 23:32

if you like sheep

go to rare sheep farm

just outside eastbourne

Newbarnsleygirl · 18/04/2005 23:32

What's that?

Didn't know you were back btw. Have you been hiding in one of your AE's?

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RTKangaMummy · 18/04/2005 23:34

No they still in bed with jet lag

Drucillers is play park and zoo will find a link

RTKangaMummy · 18/04/2005 23:36

can't spell but here it is

deffo brill

how old DD?

Newbarnsleygirl · 18/04/2005 23:36

Good time I take it?

That sounds good. I just thought the beach would get a bit boring after a while.

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Newbarnsleygirl · 18/04/2005 23:38

Thanks. I think it will be August when we go so dd will be 22 months.

She'll love that Zoo cos they've got Penguins!

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RTKangaMummy · 18/04/2005 23:44

only pebble beach

sand when tide goes out

lots of rock pools

Had a deffo brill time, Thanks

Newbarnsleygirl · 18/04/2005 23:47

Rock pools are good, very educational.

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RTKangaMummy · 18/04/2005 23:49

get a net

about £1 in shops there

RTKangaMummy · 18/04/2005 23:55

go for a walk to beachy head

Newbarnsleygirl · 18/04/2005 23:56

Keep em coming, I've got 5 days to fill and I am not sitting in the Hotel!

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RTKangaMummy · 18/04/2005 23:59

sheep

RTKangaMummy · 19/04/2005 00:00

If you like castles go to Pevensy [ruin]

or Hastings [ruin]

or Bodiam [not ruin]

RTKangaMummy · 19/04/2005 00:02

Bluebell railway steam trains

Newbarnsleygirl · 19/04/2005 00:04

Thats a good website. Have seen a few things we can do now. Thank you

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RTKangaMummy · 19/04/2005 00:08

DO NOT GO HERE

LOTS OF STAIRS

VERY CRAMPED

ONLY RELEVENT IF OLD

ie OVER 50 YEARS

Buckleys Yesterday's World

Battle, East Sussex

Discover the No. 1 Visitor Attraction in the South East, 2002 Travel back in time at Buckleys Yesterday's World, and uncover an Aladdin's Cave of treasures from the past. Journey through the darkened cobbled streets of yester year and meet the colourful characters who bring this fascinating world to life. Miniature play village, picnic area and summer tea rooms situated in the beautiful landscaped gardens. Spend a day in the past. 100,000 visitor category

Newbarnsleygirl · 19/04/2005 00:10

Good point!

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RTKangaMummy · 19/04/2005 00:10

DO NOT GO HERE EITHER

VERY VERY VERY DODGY PEOPLE {MEN} GO THERE IYSWIM

Clambers Play Centre

White Rock Gardens, Hastings, East Sussex

For all the under 12's a great place to have fun in a playground full of balls, slides, climbing frames, ropes and much more. Watch your little bundles of joy play safe in the knowledge that the staff constantly supervise the centre.

Come rain or shine there is plenty to do both inside and out.

Newbarnsleygirl · 19/04/2005 00:12

EEEEKKK

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RTKangaMummy · 19/04/2005 00:17

DS LOVED IT HERE We went with my parents

They shear a sheep and have other animals like pigs, ducks, horses, tractor ride

IF YOU LIKE SHEEP GO THERE DEFFO

Seven Sisters Sheep Centre

Eastbourne, East Sussex

The Good Britain Guide Sussex Family Attraction of the Year 2002. A family-run farm for animal lovers of all ages; the world?s largest collection of breeds of sheep and all the other farm favourites, tame enough to touch and feed. Daily bottle feeding, tractor rides, tea room, gift shop and picnic area. Lambing time 8 March - 5 May. Closed 6 May - 4 July. Shearing and sheep milking 5 July - 7 September. Mobile farm unit for visits to schools, open days etc.

Newbarnsleygirl · 19/04/2005 00:18

I like lamb

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RTKangaMummy · 19/04/2005 00:18

Well that is not exactly what I meant but

Newbarnsleygirl · 19/04/2005 00:21

So the plan so far is...

The beach
The Zoo
The Sheep farm
The ski slope for dh in the evening.

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RTKangaMummy · 19/04/2005 00:22

A promonade along the promonade

Also there is a dotto train that goes along the prom

Also walk along pier

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