Bexhill-On-Sea

Bexhill-On-Sea combines coastal scenery, distinctive architecture and a diverse cultural offering. The town is particularly interesting for planning your trip if you would like to combine walks by the water with museums, art and historical discoveries. A holiday apartment in Bexhill-On-Sea can serve as a starting point for a variety of days away: along the long, straight seafront promenade, walking, jogging and rollerblading take centre stage, while museums, exhibitions and historic buildings provide different points of focus.

Coast and activity along the seafront promenade

The seafront promenade defines the character of Bexhill-On-Sea. Its straight layout is suitable for various forms of activity and can be incorporated into your daily plans without having to limit your stay to a single activity. There are also sailing clubs along the promenade; Bexhill is popular with sailors and rowers. Those interested in the town's maritime character will therefore find a distinct focus for their trip here.

West Parade is also part of the coastal landscape. The planting is suited to the coastal setting and reinforces the impression of a place where the landscape by the water plays an important role. For a quieter outing, Egerton Park offers walks around its lakes. Depending on your plans for the day, you can therefore choose between the open seafront promenade and a circuit through the park.

Architecture, history and museums

The De La Warr Pavilion stands on the seafront promenade of Bexhill-On-Sea. The 1935 Modernist pavilion is listed as a Grade I building and offers live performances, a learning and participation programme, as well as indoor and outdoor events. Event spaces are also available for hire there. During your stay, the venue therefore opens up several cultural perspectives, without limiting your visit to a single type of event.

At Bexhill Museum, the topics range from dinosaur footprints and the history of the iconic De La Warr Pavilion to Suzy Eddie Izzard's model railways. The Costume Gallery complements this offering with fashion and costume collections from the 17th century to the modern era. This thematic range can make it easier to choose a museum day, particularly for families with different interests.

Bexhill Old Town offers further historical impressions, with outstanding examples of Georgian architecture. The ancient St Peter's Church dates back to Saxon times. The ruins of the Manor House in Manor Gardens also recall the origins of Bexhill Old Town in the 13th century. These places represent different eras and make the history of the town visible in various forms.

Art and excursions with different points of focus

Flatland Projects is a contemporary arts organisation based in Bexhill-On-Sea. It commissions and presents ambitious exhibitions and offers artist development programmes, research activities and opportunities for community engagement. Together with the De La Warr Pavilion and Bexhill Museum, it creates a cultural profile that extends beyond historic architecture.

The Coastal Culture Trail connects Towner Gallery in Eastbourne, the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-On-Sea and Hastings Contemporary in Hastings. If you would like to shape your trip around art and the coast, you can take these three named institutions into account when planning your own itinerary. The direct train connections from Bexhill-On-Sea to London Victoria, Brighton and Ashford are also an important reference point for planning your arrival and excursions.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your preferred pace

When looking for a holiday apartment in Bexhill-On-Sea, it is worth first deciding what you want the character of your days to be. This allows you to distinguish between a more active stay, cultural experiences and quieter walks, and to tailor your search for suitable accommodation accordingly.

The café bar at the De La Warr Pavilion serves freshly prepared lunches as well as sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients, homemade cakes and scones.

If you would like to compare other destinations, you can also find Rye, Pevensey Bay, Piltdown, Herstmonceux, Ticehurst, Robertsbridge, Mountfield and Chelwood Gate.

For the wider travel overview: East Sussex.