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Eastbourne & Bluebell Railway

Resort - Eastbourne

Overview

Eastbourne is one of Britain's more elegant resorts, enjoying a glorious location on the South Coast. Because it is sheltered by Beachy Head and the South Downs it has an excellent sunshine record, always coming around the top of the sunshine league. It has a spacious promenade to stroll along and the world-famous Carpet Gardens line the seafront. Eastbourne has clean inviting beaches predominantly of shingle leading to sand at low tide and offering excellent bathing. There's plenty to see and do with first class shops, cinemas, museums, shows, concerts and dancing in the Winter Gardens. There is also a large variety of sporting facilities, whether you want to play or spectate, such as boating, bowls, golf, putting, and walking on the South Downs.

Prices from

£569 per person

Supplements may apply

Tour code: 218

Tour: Eastbourne & Bluebell Railway

Resort: Eastbourne

Days: 7

Date Travelling: 20 July 2025

Travelling by: Coach

Hotel: Queens Hotel Eastbourne

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Outward Travel

Day 2 - Full Day Brighton

  • Discover Regency Brighton – bursting with attractions from the extravagant pavilion to the interesting museums and the beautiful beach to the popular, historic shopping streets of the Lanes.

Day 3 - Day at Leisure

Day 4 - Day at Leisure

Day 5 - Bluebell Railway & Lewes

  • The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country resulting in one of the finest collections of vintage steam locomotives and carriages many of which were preserved straight out of service from British Railways.
  • Travelling on the fine steam Bluebell Railway, we pass through the through the gentle Sussex Weald (fare included in tour cost).
  • Its medieval streets, old English churches and tiny twittens (a Sussex word for alleyway) allow visitors a glimpse into the true essence of bygone Lewes.
  • Surrounded by chalk cliffs, the townscape is dominated by the remains of a Norman castle and is home to the townhouse of Anne of Cleves (closed through much of Dec/Jan).
  • Lewes also claims host to numerous contemporary art galleries and historic & special interest sites including the once mighty Priory of St. Pancras (entry fees may apply).

Day 6 - Rye & Hastings

  • A medieval citadel, entered through a powerful stone gateway, Rye is home to a myriad of nooks and crannies all with smuggling stories to tell! St Mary’s church tower offers fine viewpoints over the terracotta roofs of the half-timbered houses and the sheer concentration of living history packed into this charming market town makes it the perfect day out!
  • One of the original Cinque Ports, Hastings has a long and varied history from the days of William the Conqueror. Today, wandering through the Old town is still a pleasure or perhaps you could take a trip on the steepest cliff railway in the UK to enjoy wonderful views of the coast and sea!

Day 7 - Return Travel

Queens Hotel Eastbourne

A magnificent Victorian building situated in an outstanding position overlooking the pier. One of the sunniest resorts in the UK, Eastbourne is bursting with charm and activities. You can stroll down the promenade and enjoy the resorts miles of beaches. Outstanding views of the sea can be found from many of the hotel bedrooms. This grand building is guaranteed to impress, with spacious and comfortable restaurant facilities, bar and entertainment room with dancefloor, where entertainment can be found most evenings. Our en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and there are two lifts that serves all floors.

Contact Details

Queens Hotel
Marine Parade

Tel No: 01323 722822

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We will pick you up close to home and take you to your nearest interchange where you will embark on your tour coach and be whisked away to your holiday destination.


We have 6 interchanges across the UK:


Your Interchange will be - North West Tours – Burtonwood Interchange (M62 near Warrington)


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For selected tours we can pick you up at:


North West


  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Forton Services (M6, Junction 32/33), Hartshead Moor (M62, Junction 25/26), Charnock Richard (M6, Junction 27/28), Carlisle (M6, Junction 43 – layby near Tesco) – North and Scotland
  • Burtonwood (M62, Junction 8), Keele (M6, Junction 15/16), Sandbach (M6, Junction 16/17)

Park and Tour


For only £9 per day you can book parking at selected locations for the duration of your holiday. So if you prefer to drive, leave your car and join your coach en-route then why not enquire about our Park and Tour locations. For more information please call our reservations team.


North West Tours – Charnock Richard Services (M6, Junction 27/28) – for clients travelling to Cumbria and Scotland


Reliable Coaches


Most of our holidays are operated by our own fleet of mostly modern Mercedes luxury coaches, all of which have an on board washroom and are air conditioned. We also work with selected third party coach operators who supplement our own fleet during peak periods. The facilities on third party coaches can vary, but the majority have air conditioning. We are members of the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Coach Tourism Association – bodies established to encourage standards of excellence in our industry.