https://www.stevedrice.net/ 2026-04-28T15:43:21+00:00 https://www.stevedrice.net/ https://www.stevedrice.net/_media/wiki/dokuwiki.svg text/html 2021-07-26T20:50:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/europe/uk/england/eastsussex/brighton Brighton [On the Pier] Brighton has long been the Riviera of England on the south coast. In the past Brighton was a high-class destination but is now a shadow of it's former self though a good day out can be had for many here. The Palace Pier is still the main attraction of the city, a pier stretching quite a distance over the ocean crammed with video games, fast food outlets and, at the far end, amusement rides. Access to the pier is free (as is the use of their deck chairs). text/html 2021-07-26T20:32:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/europe/uk/england/eastsussex/eastbourne Eastbourne Considered by many to be a retirement town, Eastbourne on the south coast is getting to be a bit pricier and they do have a pier. Further Information For further information, please see: * Visit Eastbourne - Official tourism site * Wikipedia - Eastbourne text/html 2021-07-26T20:47:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/europe/uk/england/eastsussex/glyndebourne Glyndebourne [The House] Glyndebourne is a manor house set in the Sussex countryside a few miles outside of Lewes whose owners a 100 years ago became obsessed with opera hosting performances for family and friends. Eventually these became so popular the house was not suitable so they built a world-class modern opera house on the site with seating for 300. Tickets for the summer season are extremely hard to come by (and quite expensive) though the whole experience is absolutely amazing with f… text/html 2021-07-26T20:38:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/europe/uk/england/eastsussex/hastings Hastings The primary claim to fame for Hastings is that nearby was the famous “Battle of Hastings” in 1066 between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, which began the Norman conquest of England. text/html 2021-07-26T20:53:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/europe/uk/england/eastsussex/introduction East Sussex [England - East Sussex] East Sussex is perhaps the less well known of the two Sussex counties though is home to the always popular sea-side town (now more city) of Brighton (technically, it's own geographic region) on the south-west corner of the county. Further Information text/html 2021-07-26T20:35:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/europe/uk/england/eastsussex/lewes Lewes Lewes is a small town only a few miles east of Brighton along the A27 on the south coast set in the tremendous south downs countryside. Lewes is also well known for it's hugely popular yearly Bonfire Night Celebrations (November 5th) that involve several competing “ text/html 2021-07-26T20:29:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/europe/uk/england/eastsussex/rye Rye [Rye Castle (Ypres Tower)] Rye is an medieval walled city on top of a small hill located a short distance from the coast midway between Hastings and Folkstone. The old walled part of the city has cobbled streets lined with small, local shops (mostly art galleries, cafes and ice cream shops) and residences. Well worth a wonder around, the town can be crowded with tourists and with limited dining options finding somewhere to eat might be problematic. text/html 2021-07-26T21:01:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/europe/uk/england/eastsussex/sidebar * East Sussex Cities * Brighton Towns * Eastbourne * Hastings * Lewes * Rye Attractions * Glyndebourne