A large town on the south coast of East Sussex, Eastbourne, is known as a pleasant holiday resort that captures more than its share of sunshine due to its sheltered situation overhung by the white cliffs of Beachy head that sit to the East of the town. Eastbourne has been a popular holiday resort for people who want to escape the crowded conditions and often duller winter of London and its catchment area.

With a history as popular holiday resort going back to Edwardian times, Eastbourne presents a flavor of a typical English holiday resort, with some really wide, clean and white sanded beaches within a few minutes of walk from the city center, as well as wide a variety of entertainments that you would expect to find form a holiday resort that has successfully hosted holiday makers through the decades. At make no mistake, Eastbourne as a holiday resort is very conservative, and has succeeded in retaining its Victorian charm. To strengthen that impression the town's two main thoroughfares go by the names of Grand Parade and King Edward’s Parade, and contain a well preserved and classical range of seaside attractions such as a miniature railway, miniature golf, boat rides on the sea as well as the famous Treasure Island Adventure Park and the equally well known and preserved, Victorian Pier, one of the last of its type still in operation in the British Isles. Taking pride of place on the pier is the only example of its kind of a genuine Camera Obscura - a unique projector going back to e Victorian times and still capable capturing 360 degree angles.

In order not to create the impression that time has totally stood still in Eastbourne, the pedestrian Precinct in the town centre of the town provides a wide range of shopping options for the locals and visitors to the town, withal the UK chain stores offering their wares as well as family stores and specialist outlets. For those who want to work out , the modern and well equipped Sovereign Leisure Centre is the place to go with no less than four indoor and outdoor swimming pools amongst it facilities. Diners out can take a stroll along the seafront and take their choice from the wide variety of restaurants situated there, including Oriental, European, Indian and even seafood restaurants. The city center and the harbor area of Eastbourne comes alive at night, with bars and night clubs alive with locals as well as visitors, belying Eastbourne’s conservative Victorian image. For those who like to investigate the region surrounding Eastbourne then all the attractions of Sussex and Kent counties are a short car journey away. Some of the highlights might be Bodiam Castle, or Sheffield Park Garden, famous for its beautiful gardens and lakes. All along the coast line, there are spots with beautiful secluded beaches, where it is possible, and even recommended, taking a roadside picnic.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Eastbourne and the region. Car Hire in Eastbourne comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in the United Kingdom, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Eastbourne as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the region.