Destination Guide: Bates Wharf Eastbourne
“A world away from the hustle and bustle of modern urban living and a laid-back haven from which to escape life’s pressures, Sovereign Harbour is the number one boaters’ retreat. Perfect for yachting and motor boat cruising alike, this family friendly, award-winning marina offers first-class facilities and a delightful array of waterfront cafés, restaurants and shops.” Marina Guide
within the marina
Unwind at the Waterfront with its boutiques, restaurants and cafés, shop ‘till you drop’ in the retail park or take in a movie at the cinema.
FOR HISTORY & NATURE LOVERS
A short walk away, the Victorian town of Eastbourne offers traditional seaside attractions, museums and The Congress Theatre.
Pevensey Castle is also nearby and is famously the landing place of William the Conqueror’s army in 1066.
Further afield, there are exceptional countryside walks on the South Downs, now a designated National Park.
FOR THE FOODIES
Within the marina, restaurants and cafés are available with waterfront views.
Eastbourne pier is approximately an hour coastal walk from the marina and offers a large range of options.
for the science lovers
Spectacular hands-on science & discovery among the domes and telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory.
for the children
Fulfilling for the adults too is the wonderful Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway. Family-run adventure park with a miniature railway, wildlife-rich lake area, a playground and cafe.
Something to break up time on the boat? For family days out, the Sovereign Centre have got a fun pool with waves and a flume, and a cafe serving tasty snacks and refreshing drinks. And parking is free!
FOR THE DOG LOVERS
It does involve a car journey but there are exceptional countryside walks on the South Downs, now a designated National Park. The Telepgraph have a top 10.
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