Eastbourne - Western Parade Beach
Eastbourne, East Sussex
The beach is popular with residents and visitors alike. It is shingle in nature with sandy stretches and rocky pools at mid to low tide. The existence of Beachy Head offers a picturesque setting at the foot of the cliffs.
Beach Type
Shingle/sandFacilities
CafeRestaurants
Slip-way
Showers and toilets (including toilets for the disabled)
Activities
SwimmingNature and Wildlife
There is a pathway to the heath walks along the promenades. There is also the Beachy Head South Downs Walk. No cycling along the promenades. There are also great rockpools with a diverse range of wildlife.Parking
Free car parking (including disabled spaces) is available at this beach.Water Quality
Not TestedLifeguard
YesCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned weekly and litter bins are available.Location
Nearest town: EastbourneCounty: East Sussex
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7539, 0.275961
Postcode: BN20 7PA
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Located on the A259 (King Edwards Parade) - access to the beach available every 200 metres via steps or slopes from the road. During the summer months. there is the Land Train service every half hour from the Life Boat Museum (Grand Parade).Public Transport
Hourly bus service from outside the pier. Eastbourne railway station is 0.75 of a mile away from the beach.Nearest Railway Stations
Eastbourne (About a mile away)Hampden Park (Sussex) (Approx. 3 miles away)
Polegate (Approx. 5 miles away)
Pevensey & Westham (Approx. 5 miles away)
Pevensey Bay (Approx. 5 miles away)