The southern coast of England has seaside towns sprawled across it – many of which are popular with day-trippers and holidaymakers alike. But Pevensey Bay in East Sussex, nestled between Eastbourne and Hastings, offers a quieter slice of seaside life.
The bay, which was once dubbed England’s Gate by Rudyard Kipling for its role in the Norman Conquest of 1066. Its prime beach has been dubbed a “not too crowded” escape from the usual hustle and bustle of its popular neighbours.
The pebbled beach boasts activities for all the family, with windy conditions at the bay making it the perfect spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Boat tours, charters, and fishing trips are also all available on the beachfront.
If the great British weather decides it is time for a downpour, there’s still plenty to do under some cover. There is a unique six-screen cinema, Towner Eastbourne, just a short distance away. Towner Eastbourne also doubles as a gallery, and has a collection of contemporary art dating back almost 100 years.
For anyone who falls in love with the slower pace of life, the average house price in Pevensey Bay is £345,917 over the last year, according to house selling giants, Rightmove.
The beachfront is well-equipped, with cafes, bars, restaurants and accessible toilets. Visitors to Pevensey Bay rave about the beach, with Paddy Dolan, who visited the location highly recommending the day out.
He penned on TripAdvisor: “Pevensey Bay Beach is situated right next to our campsite so it was the perfect opportunity to take a nice, morning walk along it with the dog. It is a clean pebble beach with amazing photo opportunities and allows you to relax whilst taking a stroll.”
Its rich history makes it an ideal destination for culture enthusiasts. The area is best known for being the landing site of William the Conqueror’s great 1066 invasion following the battle of Hastings.
The King’s forces set up camp in the ruins of Pevensey Castle before setting off for battle upon reaching the Sussex coast. Eager history buffs can visit Pevensey castle, which is open to the public throughout the year, and is open seven days a week during the peak summer season.
Ticket prices for the castle are currently £7.70 during the week, and £8.60 for weekends.Historians believe that William the Conqueror’s overnight stay is the picture represented in the infamous Bayeux tapestry, which depicts the grand mediaeval saga.
The quiet location is easy to reach by car from most UK cities, at only a 1.5 hour drive away from South London, three hours from Birmingham and four hours from Nottingham.
