Visit Eastbourne Holiday Guide 2024 - Magazine - Page 45
Grn Heritage
Discover Eastbourne’s medieval heritage in Old Town, a quaint village
in the heart of Eastbourne with a 12th century church and inn,
along with pretty gardens and many historical gems.
GLORIOUS GARDENS
An historic circular dovecote, pretty pond and statue
of Neptune take centre stage in Motcombe Gardens.
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MICHELHAM PRIORY
Explore 800 years of history at Michelham Priory –
a former Augustinian monastery, where you will 昀椀nd
acres of gardens, a gatehouse and Britain’s longest
medieval moat.
There are many more gardens to explore around Eastbourne from cli昀昀side treetop
walks at the Italian Gardens to the lakeside walks of Hampden Park, Princes Park and
Shinewater Park, all thriving with wildlife.
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