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Restaurants
125 within 3 miles
Bentley's Smokehouse
416
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Barbecue • Vegetarian Friendly
Sobremesa Restaurant
382
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • South American • Central American
Wickham Bistro
280
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • British • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Athena's Fish & Chips
396
0.2 mi$ • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast Food
Bentleys Steakhouse
929
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • British • Vegetarian Friendly
Thai Chava
192
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
Picasso Express
702
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Mowgli Indian Bistro and Bar
523
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Balti
Trattoria Italiana
1,203
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • European
Blueberries Coffee Shop
188
0.3 mi$ • Cafe • British • Vegetarian Friendly
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Attractions
88 within 6 miles
King George V Colonnade
3
92 ftHistoric Sites
De La Warr Pavilion
958
318 ftArt Museums
Bexhill Museum
239
0.3 miSpeciality Museums
Egerton Park
302
0.3 miParks
West Promenade
6
0.2 miBeaches
Murmurations Art Gallery
18
0.2 miArt Galleries
Bexhill Clock Tower
2
0.3 miMonuments & Statues
Seaside Gallery Bexhill
2
0.3 miArt Galleries
Bexhill War Memorial
2
0.4 miMonuments & Statues
Manor Gardens
74
0.8 miGardens
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
617 reviews
Excellent
338
Very good
211
Average
56
Poor
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Terrible
1
Jim Robinson
Oxford, England, United Kingdom30 contributions
Bracing sea air and wide expansive views.
Mar 2022
A familiar landmark from childhood and a great way to start the day. Walk along the seafront on the promenade up to the De la Warr Pavilion and look out towards Eastbourne and Beachy Head. Dog walkers, joggers, cyclists and locals will say good morning and have a chat. The pebble beach, rock pools and sea air are always refreshing first thing in the morning.
Written March 24, 2022
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john l
23 contributions
A Gem of a Seaside Town
Sep 2021 • Couples
Staying in Eastbourne we ventured to Bexhill on the 99 bus mainly to visit the DeLeWarr pavilion but we're charmed by the adjacent section of this small town. There were bakers, banks,odd shops and wide pavements that encouraged dawdling. We fell instantly in love with this charming place and the courteous and kind people we met...and the Pavilion was well worth a visit too. Set on a clean and uncrowded beach with two cafes we became so relaxed that we almost missed the nearbye museum. Don't..it is as delightful as the rest of Eddie Izzard's home town,especially the superb model railway
Written September 26, 2021
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Andrew
St. Albans, UK6,558 contributions
Pleasant Seafront dominated by the Colonnade
Jul 2021
We visited Bexhill Beach as the tide we going out. As the waters receded, from the stony beach, sand and rocks were exposed. On a hot mid-week July day nowhere was too busy – we enjoyed playing on the beach, visiting the De La Warr pavilion, and being a human sundial by the Colonnade.

The towers of the Colonnade (situated below the De La Warr Pavilion) can be seen from almost the entire two-mile length of the promenade. Whilst we found out later that there was plenty of parking just of the seafront, we parked at the De La Warr pavilion where you paid for a full day, then re-scanned your Credit Card when leaving and it adjusted the charge for the period you were there.
Written September 8, 2021
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martin L
Amsterdam, The Netherlands65 contributions
GREAT TO BE BACK
May 2021
Our lunch today @ WKOS was the first since the arrival .We were blessed with optimal weather enabling lunch for two on the very pleasant terrace.
The food was excellent.we shared the Fishermans Plate as a starter .One serving is more than enough for two persons.Our main courses were steamed cod and and sea bass.Both delicious with well cooked side dishes
The service provided by Eline and Sebastian was top!

Written May 13, 2021
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Geoff H
Sissinghurst, UK12,149 contributions
Good for walking
Aug 2021
This part of Bexhill Beach is reached through a decorated railway bridge. Although a shingle beach, which is not very wheelchair or puishchair friendly, there is a promenade behind the beach which is shared by walkers, cyclists and joggers and which is good for walking. Although mainly shingle, sand does come to light when the tide goes out and there are some rocks for climbing and sheltering behind, if the wind gets too much. Parking is available at a large shopping area not too far away and another amenity the beach has is a very good dog friendly cafe near to the railway bridge.
Written August 7, 2021
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S_Casey_78
Croydon, UK54 contributions
Lovely beach, mind the pebbles though...
Aug 2020 • Couples
It’s been seriously hot the week we’ve been down here so we only ventured to the beach on the cooler days.

To this day, I’ve no idea where the public bathrooms are, luckily we weren’t too far from our hotel.

There are a just few vendors selling drinks and ice creams etc so suggest that you position yourself within a short walk of those.

You WILL need shoes to walk on this beach. To attempt to walk barefoot is asking for trouble as the pebbles of various sizes and shapes are not kind to your feet!

However, the waves are low and relaxing, the atmosphere peaceful and this place has definitely escaped the litter bugs which is wonderful.

Would we return, absolutely!
Written August 14, 2020
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Bexhill Convert
Bexhill-on-Sea, UK3 contributions
Ssshhh, don't tell anyone!
Oct 2020
I would rather keep Bexhill Beach a secret. It has beatiful all-year-round sunsets, it is seldom crowded (well, at least when there is no pandemic) and my dogs are allowed on Cooden Beach in the summer as well as winter.

This is why a townie like me loves living here.

So much for it being a secret!
Written October 7, 2020
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debbiehill1961
Selby District, UK11 contributions
Fabulous Bexhill on Sea the little gem
Aug 2020 • Couples
Beautiful sea front and pebbled beach with sand further out great for sun bathers and swimmers alike. Sea is blue and still, lovely for children and adults even dog friendly too. Don’t be put off it’s soooo clean and well maintained. A big bonus is it’s sea front parking a long way of FREE parking! We have visited most of the south coast in our motorhome and there has been little to no free parking with car park barriers Not allowing us in. Most unfair. This place is a little Gem forget Hastings it’s not a patch on this lovely place it has everything and just enough shops if you can drag yourself away from it’s wonderful sea front LOVE IT.
Written August 30, 2020
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JenAnnie
Nottingham, UK602 contributions
Today's walk
Mar 2022 • Couples
This is an absolutely lovely spot. We caught the local bus from Eastbourne & enjoyed our walk along Bexhill on Sea promenade. The sea air along here is very bracing & this quaint Sussex Town is kept very nice.
Written March 9, 2022
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Paige
Chessington, UK28 contributions
Bexhill Beach - Beautiful and Quaint
Aug 2020 • Couples
Bexhill Beach is lovely! It is pebbles, so be sure to bring shoes, however, with the correct footwear this is a stunning setting. Surrounded by a homely "vibe", Bexhill Beach caters for all. There is a lovely little ice cream stand half way down the beach parade and the De La Warr Pavilion boasts cute coffee shops, unique boutiques and shady spots to have a tea or cocktail!

I would definitely recommend this beach for all and if you're lucky you can find some great shells!
Written August 6, 2020
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