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8 days - from only £579pp

ABOUT THE TOUR

Eastbourne, Castles and Gardens

The delightful resort of Eastbourne enjoys a glorious location, sheltered by the rolling South Downs, with lines of colourful deckchairs along the promenade. Discover the finest historic properties in Sussex, Hever Castle, Scotney Castle and beautiful Herstmonceux Gardens.

TOUR INCLUDES

  • 7 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 7 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

8 Day Itinerary

  • Day 1:

    Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Eastbourne and our hotel for seven nights.

    Included meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Hever Castle

    Explore romantic Hever Castle and its exquisitely presented gardens.

    Here you’ll find lavishly furnished rooms and one of the best collections of Tudor portraits and tales of Royalty, as this was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Hever Castle

    Hever Castle

    Included Highlights

    • Hever Castle
  • Day 3: Day at leisure

    Enjoy a day at your own pace in Eastbourne.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Eastbourne

    Eastbourne

    Included Highlights

    • Eastbourne
  • Day 4: Herstmonceux Gardens

    Visit the gardens and grounds of Herstmonceux Castle. Stroll the themed gardens and woodland trails, as well as the beautiful lake and moat walks, which circle the stunning castle.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Herstmonceux Castle

    Herstmonceux Castle

    Included Highlights

    • Herstmonceux Castle
  • Day 5: Day at leisure or Brighton

    Relax in Eastbourne, or join our optional excursion to Brighton, a popular seaside resort busting with attractions from the extravagant Pavillion to the beautiful pebbled beach.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Brighton

    Brighton

    Optional Excursions

    Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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    • Brighton
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    The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

    Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

  • Day 6: Day at leisure

    Enjoy a day at your own pace in Eastbourne.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Eastbourne

    Eastbourne

    Included Highlights

    • Eastbourne
  • Day 7: National Trust’s Scotney Castle

    Excursion to the National Trust’s Scotney Castle. The beautiful gardens, bursting with rhododendrons and azaleas, form a glorious backdrop to the fairytale castle.

    There is a wealth of treasures to be found in the Vctorian country mansion, where three generations have made their mark, adding possessions and character.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Scotney Castle

    Scotney Castle

    Included Highlights

    • Scotney Castle
  • Day 8:

    Return home.

    Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £129.00 (8 days).

Hotels

You will stay for seven nights at the Burlington or Majestic Hotel in Eastbourne.

  • Burlington Hotel

    Formerly a Bay Hotel, stay at the Burlington, right on Eastbourne’s iconic seafront. Watch the world go by as you relax in the bar and coffee lounge. At the Burlington Hotel, you can enjoy a central location close to all of Eastbourne’s finest attractions. The world-famous Carpet Gardens, Redoubt Fortress and Eastbourne Pier are all just a stone’s throw away and the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants are just a 10-minute walk away. The hotel has great spaces for relaxing after a busy day of sightseeing. In the restaurant, you can enjoy fantastic meals at breakfast and in the evening, with great and varied menus.

    • Bar
    • Restaurant
    • Lift
    • WiFi Available
    • Fully Health and Safety Compliant
    • TV
    • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
    • Smoke Detectors in Every Room
  • Majestic Eastbourne Hotel

    Formerly a Bay Hotel, at the Majestic Hotel you will stay right on the main street along Eastbourne’s Royal Parade, close to Redoubt Fort and the world-famous Carpet Gardens. Eastbourne has been a favourite destination on the south coast for many years and the town has recently seen a revival in some of its most famous attractions. The hotel is within a short walk of Eastbourne Pier, which was recently renovated after a devastating fire in 2014. The pier has been home to Victorian Tea Rooms and the Camera Obscura for more than 100 years. As well as the relaxing lounge and open-fronted bar area giving great views of the seafront, the hotel also has a beautiful sun terrace - the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.

    • Bar
    • Restaurant
    • Lift
    • WiFi Available
    • Fully Health and Safety Compliant
    • TV
    • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath and/or Shower
    • Telephone
    • Smoke Detectors in Every Room

Joining points

Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement of £20pp. To find your nearest joining point, search using your postcode below.

See our full list of our joining points.

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