Seaside Recreation Ground

One of the better spots in Eastbourne for a proper family outing — the play area here got a recent upgrade and it shows. Little ones aged 2 and up are well catered for, with slides, swings, a climbing structure, a sandbox, and a water feature keeping them occupied for longer than you’d expect. The whole thing is enclosed, which parents of toddlers will appreciate, and there’s good sightlines throughout so you’re not constantly chasing. Grab a coffee from the cafe, claim a picnic table under the shade trees, and let the kids loose on the grass field while the older ones head to the basketball court or football pitch. It’s the kind of place locals keep coming back to on weekends because it actually ticks every box without any fuss.