Title: East Dean and Friston Travel Guide: Best of East Dean and Friston, Eastbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Dean-And-Friston-Hotels.d553248634859592597.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Dean-And-Friston-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634859592597.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[East Dean and Friston Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-East-Dean-And-Friston.d553248634859592597.Car-Hire-Guide)[East Dean and Friston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Dean-And-Friston.d553248634859592597.Holidays-City-Breaks) # East Dean and Friston Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The Seven Sisters, a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4629/905a766c-4b6d-47b0-8111-5d8250589d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Seven Sisters, a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4629/905a766c-4b6d-47b0-8111-5d8250589d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![East Dean and Friston, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4629/452be3b5-d58e-4a84-aad8-d822c622ab81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4629/452be3b5-d58e-4a84-aad8-d822c622ab81.jpg) by [Mike Hudson](https://www.panoramio.com/user/469778?with_photo_id=122377317) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![A view of the Seven Sisters from Birling Gap in East Sussex. Being a National Trust location there’s plenty of room to park along with information on walks in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859592597/b088bf8a-cee5-4b16-bca1-710bb8ade50f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The villages of East Dean (lower valley) and Friston (upper valley) as viewed from along the South Downs Way near Birling Gap in East Sussex, England.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4629/f33f80ad-6cba-4fd3-9e09-70785f9cb600.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit East Dean and Friston Things to do - Top hotels in East Dean and Friston - Top Holiday Rentals in East Dean and Friston ![Leonardo Hotel Brighton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1770000/1768400/1768380/fdc7443a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Brighton 101 Stroudley Road Brighton England £54 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,485 reviews) Staff very friendly, room was excellent and breakfast was good. What more do youwant? Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1768380&PinnedHotelID=1768380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859592597) ![Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22000/21983/bcd847a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront Kings Road Brighton Brighton England £79 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,645 reviews) Staff were lovely. Breakfast was great. Hotel was clean. Only downside were the beds. Mattresses were too hard so we both didn’t sleep comfortably. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=21983&PinnedHotelID=21983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859592597) ![ibis Brighton City Centre - Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6180000/6173400/6173338/6762c485_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Brighton City Centre - Station 88 92 Queens Road Brighton England £43 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews) M Nice staff, clean room. Only issue was room was cold and cannot be changed in room. The staff eventually gave us a heater, which solved the issue Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=6173338&PinnedHotelID=6173338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634859592597) [See all 2,710 properties in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634859592597) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Remodelled luxury Farmhouse retreat nestled in beautiful honeypot area. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106660000/106651100/106651004/a6006ab5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Remodelled luxury Farmhouse retreat nestled in beautiful honeypot area. Friston England Stay at this family-friendly villa in Eastbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Seven Sisters and Eastbourne Downs ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) My 30th Place was absolutely amazing to stay at really well kept and very tidy. Jacqueline was an amazing host who helped with everything and made us feel very comfortable Reviewed on 10 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Hotels-Remodelled-Luxury-Farmhouse-Retreat-Nestled-In-Beautiful-Honeypot-Area.h106651004.Hotel-Information) ![Numa Brighton Pavilion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2070000/2062400/2062306/53a04824_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Numa Brighton Pavilion 17 Jubilee Street Brighton England Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,052 reviews) The room was clean. Check-in and out process was easy. We loved the room we got out in, which had a nice view of the Brighton life below. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-My-Brighton.h2062306.Hotel-Information) ![Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46307000/46306921/43857999_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels 11 Queen Square Brighton England Stay at this aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Brighton Beach and Brighton Marina are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews) The room Was clean The staff were all very poilte Good location Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-Q-Square-By-Supercity-Aparthotels.h46306921.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634859592597&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check East Dean and Friston hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634859592597&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Seven sisters are popular coastal attraction of Eastbourne, East Sussex.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855572850/f0dc8800-06da-4e6c-9726-58f087a9a524.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seven Sisters 4.5/5(2 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Seven Sisters during your travels in East Dean and Friston. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Sisters-Eastbourne.d553248634855572850.Attraction) ![Beachy Head which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092017/710a68d4-3716-40d6-b48c-1e21b70bafc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beachy Head 4.5/5(211 reviews) Feel the sea breeze blow and admire the views of this white bluff, the highest chalk sea cliff in the United Kingdom. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beachy-Head-Eastbourne.d6092017.Attraction) ![#BeachTips Eastbourne Pier at the close of day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4629/db8fd9be-09c4-4c58-8110-561e590fa4ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastbourne Beach 4/5(229 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Eastbourne Beach during your travels in Eastbourne? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Beach-Eastbourne.d553248634855452206.Attraction) ![Eastbourne Pier which includes general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081175/37ed6a58-d58c-4625-8c89-abd140b4b5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastbourne Pier 4/5(270 reviews) Extending out from the seafront, this much-loved pier has shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Pier-Eastbourne-City-Centre.d6081175.Attraction) ![Sovereign Harbour which includes a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260962/0f376336-b4d0-43c3-89d2-23a33d995e8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sovereign Harbour 4/5(1 review) Stroll around the harbor-side walkways, admire the gleaming vessels moored at this marina and relax over a meal at a waterfront restaurant. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sovereign-Harbour-Eastbourne.d6260962.Attraction) ![Eastbourne Bandstand showing a pebble beach as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6268952/0904007f-2e28-46fe-984e-77c299914243.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastbourne Bandstand 4.5/5(8 reviews) One of the focal points of the Eastbourne seafront, this 1930s entertainment venue regularly hosts music concerts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Bandstand-Eastbourne-City-Centre.d6268952.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Eastbourne A Walking Tour Through History and Seaside Charm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50224729/6a261e5a-fefd-46d4-aadb-d57e0803f38f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastbourne A Walking Tour Through History and Seaside Charm £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/eastbourne-a-walking-tour-through-history-and-seaside-charm.a50224729.activity-details) ![Beach Head Light House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49599716/7522b839-d9ac-451b-85bf-357385bfcc37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seven Sisters Tour £150 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seven-sisters-tour.a49599716.activity-details) [See all activities in East Dean and Friston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-East-Dean-And-Friston.d553248634859592597.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near East Dean and Friston ![Eastbourne featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4629/a0c5e33c-200c-4ce1-93bf-eda56331af64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eastbourne ![Spectacular views of rapeseed fields, Berwick church and the south downs from Milton street in east Sussex south east England UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179933/96df5443-4174-455c-aeb6-e36e98d9f1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Polegate ![Seaford Cliffs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182637/dccd5f19-2a0a-4903-b84f-a9300458832f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Seaford ![Wonderful view of the Seven Sisters white chalk cliffs stretching in a curve towards sunset. National Trust cafe and car park, plus secure metal caged staircase allowing safe child. and dog beach access . #perspective](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6264206/81917920-2a60-4026-a3c1-2516fb295d3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Birling Gap - Cities near East Dean and Friston - Places of interest [Eastbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne.dx4629)[Polegate](https://expedia.co.uk/Polegate.dx179933)[Seaford](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaford.dx182637)[Birling Gap](https://expedia.co.uk/Birling-Gap.dx6264206)[Jevington](https://expedia.co.uk/Jevington.dx3000010994) - [Seven Sisters ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Sisters-Eastbourne.d553248634855572850.Attraction) - [Brighton Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Beach-Seafront.d6081139.Attraction) - [Brighton Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Centre-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081141.Attraction) - [Brighton Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Pier-Seafront.d6081149.Attraction) - [American Express Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/American-Express-Stadium-Brighton.d6273991.Attraction) - [Brighton Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Marina-Seafront.d6081145.Attraction) - [South Downs National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Attraction) - [Preston Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Preston-Park-Brighton.d6081221.Attraction) - [University of Sussex ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Sussex-Brighton.d6081249.Attraction) - [Seven Sisters Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seven-Sisters-Country-Park-Seaford.d6280889.Attraction) - [Beachy Head ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beachy-Head-Eastbourne.d6092017.Attraction) - [Eastbourne Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Beach-Eastbourne.d553248634855452206.Attraction) - [Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Devonshire-Park-Lawn-Tennis-Club-Eastbourne.d6280917.Attraction) - [Brighton Dome ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Dome-Brighton-City-Centre.d6154542.Attraction) - [Glyndebourne Opera House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glyndebourne-Opera-House-Lewes.d6081187.Attraction) - [Eastbourne Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Pier-Eastbourne-City-Centre.d6081175.Attraction) - [Brighton Royal Pavilion ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Royal-Pavilion-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081153.Attraction) - [University of Brighton ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Brighton-Brighton.d6081247.Attraction) - [Pevensey Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pevensey-Bay-Beach-England.d553248621532508705.Attraction) - [High Weald ](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Weald-England.d553248621593909785.Attraction) - [Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bluebell-Railway-Sheffield-Park-Station-Uckfield.d6164885.Attraction) - [Congress Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Congress-Theatre-Eastbourne.d6280909.Attraction) - [Sovereign Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sovereign-Harbour-Eastbourne.d6260962.Attraction) - [SEA LIFE Brighton ](https://expedia.co.uk/SEA-LIFE-Brighton-Seafront.d6081155.Attraction) - [Hastings Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Castle-Hastings.d6081191.Attraction) - [Herstmonceux Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Herstmonceux-Castle-Hailsham.d6081197.Attraction) - [Brighton Theatre Royal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Theatre-Royal-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081157.Attraction) - [Brighton Lanes ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Lanes-Brighton-City-Centre.d6273987.Attraction) - [Drusillas Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Drusillas-Park-Polegate.d6280902.Attraction) - [Churchill Square Shopping Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Churchill-Square-Shopping-Centre-Brighton-City-Centre.d6081167.Attraction) - [White Rock Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/White-Rock-Theatre-Hastings.d6267121.Attraction) - [Brighton's Naturist Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brightons-Naturist-Beach-Seafront.d6081161.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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