Motcombe Gardens — Attraction in Eastbourne

A wonderful family park. Dog walkers are careful to pick up dog poo and locals are proud of the park and take care that it is always left clean. There are picnic tables if you want to spend the whole day there. The park has a fascinating history that is well worth researching and exploring. There is a beautiful range of trees, shrubs and plants, for example there is a huge Mulberry tree that the kids of Eastbourne delight in climbing up year round, and devouring the berries of in autumn, and a Medlar tree, an old Tudor favourite. There are plenty of beautifully scented flowering trees for every season and a lot of benches to sit on and take in the relaxing atmosphere. There are many birds for any twitchers out there. The pond has ducks and moorhen, and the ubiquitous seagulls, and also some gigantic Koi carp. There are usually ducklings in the spring (although not many survive because of local cats, seagulls and the carp). It is a great park for sledging when it snows and lazing around in when it's hot. Not large enough for ball games, head to Gildredge Park for those, but that simply adds to its charm. My only complaint about Motcombe Gardens would be the lack of drainage and the consequent muddiness of the grassy area. This could be down to the fact the river Bourne runs through it though, I am not sure, but it does make trips during and after wet weather a very messy affair! All in all a beautiful, quiet, relaxing and peaceful little park that can be enjoyed by the...

I've lived in Eastbourne for 7 years and I didn't realise this garden was here until today. I think it's a hidden gem and I will definitely be back for another visit. I had a great walk round on the well maintained paths with my dog and my 83 year old father in law. The flower beds were all well weeded and it was lovely to see some roses still in bloom in October. The gardens are well laid out around a central wildlife pond and there were several very informative boards providing wildlife and local history...

A beautiful little park in the heart of Motcombe. Unfortunately mindless vandals have totally destroyed the display platform by the pond, perhaps CCTV should be installed. Lovely bowling green which is now closed due to the pandemic. Plenty of seating for picnicing or for watching the bowling (when it resumes). A small, peaceful, friendly park for us locals. Pond with ducks... the source I believe of the Bourne Stream....