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All the United Kingdom England Eastbourne

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Eastbourne

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Eastbourne, England

Updated August 16, 2023

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The exterior of The Lamb Inn

Eastbourne, England

The Lamb Inn

Eat and drink at a pub older than the Magna Carta
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Musgrave’s “Speck of Dust” painting chronicles the artist’s life

Eastbourne, England

Musgrave Museum

The unusual private collection of modern-day renaissance man George Musgrave.
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East Sussex, England

Beachy Head

England's most notorious suicide spot.
2 miles from Eastbourne
Here lies a piece of food history.

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The Birthplace of Banoffi Pie

This blue plaque commemorates the unexpected origin of one of the world's most beloved deserts.
3 miles from Eastbourne
View of the cottage from across the green.

East Dean, England

Sherlock Holmes Retirement Cottage

In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.
3 miles from Eastbourne
Grave of 'Washed Ashore'

Friston, England

Grave of 'Washed Ashore'

This simple wooden cross is said to mark the grave of an unknown sailor who washed ashore nearby.
4 miles from Eastbourne
Seven Sisters Cliffs

East Sussex, England

Seven Sisters Cliffs

These stark white cliffs were spat up by the sea and are slowly being retaken by it.
5 miles from Eastbourne

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Eastbourne, England

The Lamb Inn

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