Please book using the contact form below or call 07941 881212
About the Walks
Experienced Local Guide
Kim Adams has a background in social history and trained as a tour guide in 2006. Join him to find out how Eastbourne became "the Empress of Watering Places" thanks to the coming of the railways and the benevolence of the Dukes of Devonshire, and hear about the many famous (and infamous) people who have lived here.
Walk One: Eastbourne Promenade
The Promenade Walk starts outside the Lifeboat Museum (BN21 4BY). We walk along the main promenade to the pier and then back along the seafront promenade to the Grand Hotel. Hear about the development of Eastbourne as a resort built "by gentlemen, for gentlemen". Visit the pier, the bandstand and the Wish Tower and find out about many of the famous people who have lived here in Eastbourne.
Walk Two: Historic Meads
Enjoy a leisurely walk around the Meads area of Eastbourne, "where the Downs meet the sea". Includes the Italian Gardens, St John's Church, Meads Village and the wonderful mansion houses nestling at the foot of the South Downs. Find out about some of the famous local residents and hear the story of the notorious Dr John Bodkin Adams. The walk starts at the thatched tea-chalet in The Helen Garden (Dukes Drive, BN20 7XL, next to Bede's School).
Guided walks available all year round
Eastbourne Promenade walks
Eastbourne Promenade walks
Eastbourne Promenade walks
Guided walks along Eastbourne Promenade can be booked on any day of the week, subject to availability. Tours last about 90 minutes and cost £7.50 per person. Minimum of 2 people. Maximum fee of £35 applies so bring friends or family at no extra cost!
Please ring me on 07941 881212 or use the contact form below.
The 'turn up and go' guided w
Guided walks along Eastbourne Promenade can be booked on any day of the week, subject to availability. Tours last about 90 minutes and cost £7.50 per person. Minimum of 2 people. Maximum fee of £35 applies so bring friends or family at no extra cost!
Please ring me on 07941 881212 or use the contact form below.
The 'turn up and go' guided walks along Eastbourne seafront on Sunday mornings are not happening at the moment, but I hope to re-start them in Spring 2022.
Eastbourne Promenade walks
Eastbourne Promenade walks
Historic Meads walks
Eastbourne Promenade walks
Historic Meads walks
Historic Meads walks can be booked at any time, just contact me on 07941 881212 or use the contact form below. Tours last around 90 minutes and cost £7.50 per person, minimum 2 people. Maximum fee of £35 applies so bring friends or family at no extra cost!
I've written a booklet called "A guide to historic Meads" based on this walk, with s
Historic Meads walks can be booked at any time, just contact me on 07941 881212 or use the contact form below. Tours last around 90 minutes and cost £7.50 per person, minimum 2 people. Maximum fee of £35 applies so bring friends or family at no extra cost!
I've written a booklet called "A guide to historic Meads" based on this walk, with some additional historical information and some wonderful photographs taken by Richard Drinkall. You can use the booklet (which includes a map) as a walking guide or enjoy the information from the comfort of your armchair.
The 40-page A5 booklet costs £5 and is available at the Welcome Centre and at Eastbourne Heritage Centre, or by post using the following link: www.meadscommunityassociation.org.uk/a-guide-to-historic-meads/
All proceeds go to the work of the Meads Community Association
Flexible routes with times to suit you
By arrangement, walks can start at your hotel or anywhere along the seafront.
The walks can be made wheelchair-friendly and step-free if required, just let me know when you book. Minimum of 2 people.
Your walk can start and/or finish at one of Eastbourne's excellent local pubs or tea-shops....just ask!