Eastbourne, Brighton and Bluebell Railway

5 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to our hotel for four nights.

  Included meals: Dinner

• Day 2: Brighton and Beachy Head

  Included excursion to Brighton, premier resort of the Sussex coast. Sometimes known as London-by-the-Sea, Brighton has been a popular resort since the days of the Prince Regent, who built the resort’s fairy tale Royal Pavilion.

  See Regency style architecture, best represented by the Royal Pavilion. If you enjoy shopping, then Brighton is a paradise. You can choose from modern malls, Victorian streets lined with little shops, and the fashionable Lanes, where you can browse among antique shops in a village-like area.

  Later, we include a scenic drive along the Sussex Heritage Coast, with a photo stop at Beachy Head to see the spectacular Seven Sisters chalk cliffs.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Beachy Head

  

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  Included Highlights

  • Brighton
  • Beachy Head

• Day 3: Bluebell Railway

  Enjoy a highlight of our tour as we board the famous Bluebell Railway through the delightful Sussex countryside.

  This heritage line runs between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, and was one of the first preserved standard gauge steam-operated passenger railway in the country to operate a public service. The first train ran in 1960 and the experience will take you back to a bygone era.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Bluebell Railway

  

  Included Highlights

  • Bluebell Railway

• Day 4: Day at leisure or 1066 Country - Rye, Battle and Hastings

  Day at leisure or join our optional excursion as we explore historic 1066 Country. We head first to Cinque Port of Rye, with its cobbled streets and charming alleyways, lined with medieval buildings.

  Our excursion continues with a visit to the abbey town of Battle, scene of William the Conqueror's victory over Harold.

  We end the day in the rejuvenated coastal town of Hastings.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Battle Abbey

  

  Optional Excursions

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

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  1066 Country - Rye, Battle & Hastings	TBC

  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 5:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast