Filmed in Eastbourne

Eastbourne and Beachy Head have featured in many Hollywood movies, British films, iconic TV shows and advertising campaigns. From Harry Potter to James Bond, Agatha Christie and Little Britain - explore the many locations featured on film.

Famous Locations

The Eastbourne Redoubt was built to keep Napoleon's armies out of Britain. The Redoubt Fortress is one of only three surviving Napoleonic Redoubts in the UK and is recognised by English Heritage as being of national importance.

For over 200 years, the Redoubt has stood ready to defend the Eastbourne coast. It formed part of a chain of fortifications built to deter Napoleon's forces in the early 1800s, and it still stands as a unique monument to that time. 

The UK's highest chalk sea cliff Beachy Head is one of Eastbourne's most famous TV and film locations. Some of your favourite dramatic film scenes were actually filmed here in Eastbourne!

The scene from James Bond movie, The Living Daylights, where a secret agent parachutes from a Land Rover was actually filmed off Beachy Head but audiences were led to believe it was taking place in Gibraltar!

Sports and recreation facilities include those for football, rugby, cricket, indoor and outdoor bowls, tennis, children's playground and BMX skate facility. The northern part of the Park has a large lake, shady lawns and extensive area of semi-natural woodland. A café is located in the centre of the Park with adjacent toilets open all year during busiest hours. (Both indoor and outdoor bowling arrangements should be checked with the clubs).

Eastbourne seafront’s famous colourful Carpet Gardens. The bright flower beds are a tradition in the town since 1880 and have provided the backdrop for numerous memorable scenes, including Little Britain’s Ladies played by Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

Filming at the Carpet Gardens is permitted through Eastbourne Borough Council. Contact our Film Unit to find out more.

Opened in 1993, Sovereign Harbour is northern Europe’s largest composite marina complex and boasts four linked harbours and the hugely popular Waterfront retail and restaurant development.

Situated at the eastern end of Eastbourne's seafront, the tidal Outer Harbour is only used for entrance to the marina through twin sea locks, which are operated 24 hours a day.

Eastbourne Pier opened in 1872 and is a sought after film location used in Angus Thongs & Perfect Snogging, Michael Caine appeared in Last Orders on Eastbourne Pier and many TV series including Poirot, A Place in the Sun, Art Attack, Flog It, and BBC CCTV shot on Eastbournes picturesque pier.

Despite a fire in 2014, the pier still is an icon of the victorian seaside resort and is open to the public 365 days a year. With a resaturant, cafes, a nightclub and much more on the Pier this is a flexible location to shoot.

Known as the 'White Palace', the Grand Hotel stands on the west end of King Edward's Parade with the beach right on its doorsteps. This 19th Century hotel has been sympathetically restored and modernised to meet 21st century requirements.

Open all year round

Belle Toute lighthouse used in the TV series of the Fay Weldon classic ‘The Life and Loves of a She Devil’.

The lighthouse now operates as a B&B, open all year round. The venue has a car park that can be used for filming unit base. 

The lighthouse is privately owned and consultation with the owners will be needed, this can be done through our film unit.

Eastbourne's award winning, immaculate seafront featured Little Britain's ‘ladies' on the Carpet Garden lined promenade, A place by the sea, BBC coverage, Carlton Kids and much more!

Open all the time

Filming on Eastbourne Seafront is granted by Eastbourne Borough Council, this can be done through our Film Unit.

Eastbourne Town Hall is centrally located in the town centre built between 1884 and 1886, retaining it's original architecture and classic style. Over the years it has hosted many TV programmes including BBC Flog It.

Eastbourne Town Hall is looked after by Eastbourne Borough Council.

Filming here can be permitted by contacting our Film Unit.

Holywell and the surrounding pebble beach have featured in Eastenders, Christmas
at the Riviera, Miss Marple, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and also Phill Collins’ music video ‘You’ll be in my Heart’.

Contact our Film Unit to discuss filming at Holywell Retreat.

Follow in the footsteps of your favourite movie stars and TV personalities with Eastbourne's TV and Film Map showcasing all of the locations used in the south coast resort that have featured on the silver and television screens! Read facts about the filming that took place and use the map to find all of the locations used in Eastbourne!

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Looking to film in Eastbourne?  Contact our friends over at Sussex Film Office to gain licences, advice and assistance with permissions, road closures, parking and liaison with governing bodies such as Natural England.