Devonshire
Ward in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.776, 0.298 |
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| OS grid ref: | TV 62 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 (Eastbourne) |
Devonshire is a central ward of Eastbourne in East Sussex, England, centred around the leafy Devonshire Park and a swathe of Victorian terraces and tree-lined avenues that sit a short walk from the seafront and town centre. The area combines small commercial streets, hotels and cafés with pockets of residential housing, making it both a local hub and a draw for visitors.
The ward has a strong cultural and historic flavour thanks to its theatres and the long-established parkland, which hosts an annual international grass-court tennis event and seasonal festivals that bring a burst of activity in summer. Historically developed in the 19th century with links to the Dukes of Devonshire, it now supports a mixed community of long-term residents, retirees and hospitality businesses that thrive on tourism and events.
Postcode districts covering Devonshire
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Hastings 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Eastbourne 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Haywards Heath 23 miles37 km
- Burgess Hill 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Seaford 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Rottingdean 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Crowborough 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Hailsham 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Peacehaven 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Uckfield 16.1 miles26 km
Neighbouring places
- Eastbourne Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Upperton Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- St. Anthony's Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sovereign Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hampden Park Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Old Town Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Crumbles Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Langney Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ratton Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Meads Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Upper Willingdon Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stone Cross Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Devonshire
BN22 7DW, BN21 3RL, BN22 7JR, BN21 3EF, BN22 7LU, BN22 8AG, BN21 3AE, BN21 3PD, BN22 7SJ … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 33.5 miles53.9 km
- London City Airport 51.5 miles82.9 km
- Eastbourne Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hampden Park Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels in Devonshire Ad
- Port Hotel
- Langham Hotel Eastbourne 4
- East Beach Hotel 3
- Bay Majestic Hotel
- Eastbourne Riviera Hotel 3
- Best Western York House Hotel 3
- Shore View Hotel 3
- Regent Hotel
- Queens Hotel 3
- Afton Hotel 2
Schools in Devonshire
- Anderida Learning Centre Independent - special
- Bourne Primary School Primary
- St Andrew's C of E Infants School Primary
Local points of interest
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Manor Gardens Gardens 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Gildredge Manor Estate 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Priory Lane Stadium 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Port Newhaven Harbour 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Hastings Beach Beach 12.7 miles20.4 km