Da Vinci Hotel & Art Gallery

31/05/2026

I am excited at the thought that our railway service is now in the hands of Great British Railways (GBR) which took over ownership of the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) franchise which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express. We have been promised a doubling of the frequency of Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport from December, and more early morning services on Saturdays and Mondays from this summer. Nothing yet on how we will benefit in Eastbourne, but I am watching and I will be reporting.

30/05/2026

In the meantime, I am working on two documentary tourist guides for Eastbourne. The first one covers the town and the second one is focused on the surrounding area including Pevensey Castle, Sovereign Harbour, Beachy Head & Seven Sisters Litlington White Horse, Alfriston, Berwick Church and the Long Man of Wilmington ......... is there anywhere else I should consider?

30/05/2026

Thought you might like to see my video following my recent visit to Margate. You can also download a (free) documentary travel guide from my website at www.thewheretogo.com which also offers suggestions on other tourist destinations.

30/05/2026

'This is a plan created by Eastbourne people, for Eastbourne people.'

Let's get behind this bold Plan

EASTBOURNE UNVEILS £20 MILLION COMMUNITY-LED REGENERATION PLAN

Click here https://bournefreelive.co.uk/eastbourne-unveils-20-million-community-led-regeneration-plan/

fans Bournefree Magazine Eastbourne Unltd Chamber of Commerce Eastbourne Borough Council Your Eastbourne BID Josh Babarinde OBE Caroline Ansell for Eastbourne

18/05/2026

Here is an interesting article from MSN suggesting that Brits are useless when it comes to identifying famous UK landmarks. The article suggests that in a poll of 2,000 adults, 59% struggled to name well-known sites across the country including the Angel of The North and the White Cliffs of Dover.

In order to avoid any possible confusion or misunderstanding can I just point out that the picture which accompanies the article is a picture of our very own Beachy Head which should certainly not be confused with the White Cliffs of Dover (which are not even white unlike our beautiful cliffs).

Most of us could recognise the Statue of Liberty in New York, 36% weren’t able to name iconic landmarks closer to home, such as Hadrian’s Wall or St Paul’s Cathedral

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

UNDER GROUND THEATRE: Saturday May 2nd 2026 10.00am – 12.00noon (doors at 9.30am) THE VENTON CENTRE, JUNCTION ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3QY.
Debut performance this Saturday morning at the UGT with ‘Double D.’ Acoustics guitarists Dave McQuillian & Derrick Walmsley (percussion) perform an eclectic mix of popular songs and heartfelt ballads. In the second session we have singer-songwriter/guitarist Paul Henson bringing a ‘mixed bag’ of acoustic songs from across the decades from Motown to Folk.
If you can’t make the event, it is live streamed on YouTube via our website.
Entry is FREE: Teas and coffees will be on sale, with a free biscuit, still only £1.00. For other events and past performances visit https://www.undergroundtheatre.co.uk

01/05/2026

The Bandstand has been working hard behind the scenes ahead of reopening for its first show of the year on 1st May
We have listened to feedback and updated our drinks offering with new wines and the introduction of non alcoholic beer
There is a wide variety of performances throughout the month
Have you got your tickets ?
Its not to late to book either online , by phone or come down and see us in the seafront office open 9.30am -5pm 7 days a week ( later on show nights )
We look forward to seeing you all ......