The day I moved here was only the second I’d ever spent in Eastbourne – the first being when I viewed the house I’d later move into. So, it’s safe to say, my knowledge about the area was pretty limited.
Becoming a journalist for the Herald helped me progress from a tourist to an Eastbournian very quickly, so I’ve learnt a lot in the one year and three months I’ve lived in the town.
Like with most places, residents native to Eastbourne enjoy complaining about the town – this is aptly demonstrated by the Facebook group ‘Eastmonians’!
However, I do think Eastbourne has many redeeming qualities! Many of which are listed below, in addition to the few negative things I’ve noticed.
Here are 13 things I discovered during my first year as a resident of Eastbourne.
Like with most places, residents native to Eastbourne enjoy complaining about the town – this is aptly demonstrated by the Facebook group ‘Eastmonians’!