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[7] COUNTRYSIDE
TOP, LEFT: Mystical light at Hampden Park. Photo Mark Streeter
BOTTOM, LEFT Coastal footpath at Cow Gap, Eastbourne. Photo Mark Streeter BOTTOM, CENTRE: Motcombe Gardens. Photo Mark Streeter
TOP, RIGHT: Along the Cuckoo Trail, cycle and walk path BOTTOM, RIGHT: The Long Man of Wilmington.
You donʼt have to go miles to do a spot of exploring. Yes, thereʼs all that
wonderful countryside on the South Downs but weʼve got a great selection
of parks in the town too if you fancy something even closer to home.
In historic Old Town, the statue of King But for a fabulous example of flowers and
Neptune sits in Motcombe Gardens, the greenery and a touch of the countryside on
source of the River Bourne from where the the seafront, where better to look than our
name of Eastbourne originated. very own Carpet Gardens between the
Western Lawns and the Pier. We like to
Nearby Gildredge Park, with its wide open
surprise our visitors every year with
spaces, is perfect for picnics and there’s
our innovative designs that mix shrubs from
even a terrific park for youngsters. Anyone
all over the world that thrive in our sunny
for tennis? Just pick a court.
climate. So get your thinking caps on and
At the Eastern end of Royal Parade,
see if you can spot any Agaves from
overlooking the seafront, you’ll find Princes
Mexico or Cordylines from New Zealand…
Park with its own boating lake, flower beds
For details of coastal and country walks in
and plenty of green space for the kids to
the Eastbourne area please visit
run around.
Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre,
Feed the ducks at picturesque Hampden
Cornfield Road or call 0871 663 0031*.
Park – Eastbourne’s first publicly owned
park that was opened in 1901. There
you’ll find woodland and plenty of tables
for picnics on a sunny day plus a new
explore
Arboretum and History Garden that
opened last year.
www.visiteastbourne.com or call 0871 663 0031*
*Calls cost 10p per minute from BT landlines. Calls from non-BT lines or from mobile networks may vary.
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