Built-up area in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.782, 0.287 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 61 00 |
| Population: | 118,219 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 |
Eastbourne sits on the south coast in East Sussex, England, backed by the rolling chalk ridges of the South Downs and dominated to the east by the dramatic white cliffs of Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. The town has a long Victorian seafront and pier, a mild microclimate and a broad pebble promenade that make it a traditional seaside resort popular with day visitors and retirees.
Much of Eastbourne was developed in the 19th century under the influence of the Dukes of Devonshire, and its economy still leans heavily on tourism, hospitality and local services. Cultural highlights include the Towner Art Gallery, theatres and facilities in Devonshire Park, the annual Airbourne air show, and historic sites such as the Napoleonic Redoubt Fortress; the town is also a convenient gateway for walking and cycling on the Downs.
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