broadcasting from the sunshine coast of Southern England
The Western Parades (2.42 mins)
Probably the most ambitious and expensive project undertaken by the Duke of Devonshire, the Western Parades were designed by Henry Currey in his 1872 development plan and commenced in 1878. It required the removal of some 400,000 cubic yards of chalk, which were transported and used in the foundation of the roads and buildings at the east end of the town.
Sovereign Harbour (1.33 mins)
The eastern end of the promenade used to terminate at a vast area of shingle known as the Crumbles, which spread across the beach land to neighbouring Pevensey Bay. Following the approval of the Eastbourne Harbour Act 1980 & 1988 in Parliament, work started on the construction of the largest composite marina in the UK, a massive undertaking opened in 1993.
Hampden Park (2.30 mins)
The park itself was originally a decoy pond on part of Freeman -Thomas’s Ratton estate. In 1898, it was offered to the Eastbourne Council, 82 acres of land for the sum of £3,000, with a provision that a road would be built linking Willingdon with Eastbourne, to be called King’s Drive.
Beachy Head (3.41 mins)
Beachy Head is the highest cliff on the South Coast of Britain. At 575 feet above sea level, it offers breath-taking views across the countryside. On a clear day one can see Dungeness in the east, and the Isle of Wight in the west.
The Central Bandstand (1.35 mins)
It is positioned mid-way between the pier and the Wish Tower, the Central Bandstand and arena were opened in 1935 with a capacity to seat an audience of 3,000. It is considered to be one of the best-designed bandstands in Britain.
Eastbourne Now (3.13 mins)
If you would like to take an in-depth tour of Eastbourne, then there is no better way than to watch Eastbourne Now - it reveals the true Eastbourne, going behind the scenery to see some of the activities that keep the town in the forefront of resorts. Glimpse the town's past - and history in the making. This short trailer is part of the 56 minute DVD or Video that can be purchased either through Eastbourne Live, or through one of the many outlets including the Tourist Information Centre. Videos £9.99, DVDs £10.99