Helen Garden
Western Seafront, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XL, England, UK.
Flowers at Helen Garden © MTM arr

Blackbird

Turdus merula

Family: Turdidae (Thrushes)

Habitat: Woodland and gardens and parks.

Size: Length 23.5-29 cm (9.25-11.4 in).

Food: Insects, earthworms, berries, and fruits.

Voice: Song: rich and melodious.

Season: All year round.

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Blackbird (Turdus merula) ♂ © photo by George Hodan

Common Gull

Larus canus

Family: Laridae (Gulls)

Habitat: Farmland, lakes and reservoirs, marsh, beaches and shorelines, mudflats and sandflats, rock pools, sand dunes, sea stacks, estuaries and sea cliffs.

Size: Length 40-46 cm (16-18 in)

Food: Worms, insects, fish and carrion.

Voice: High-pitched laughing cry.

Season: All year round.

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Common Gull (Larus canus) © Jerry Kirkhart cc

Daffodil

Narcissus cyclamineus

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Habitat: Woodlands, meadows, parks and gardens.

Flowering Period: Early March to late May.

Daffodils are native to meadows and woods in Europe, North Africa and West Asia. The number of defined species ranges from 26 to more than 60 depending on opinion.

Daffodil (Narcissus) © MTM arr
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About

Helen Garden was owned by Helen Hornby-Lewis who gave it to the Borough Council in 1933 for use as a public pleasure ground. There are wonderful views along the coast and out to sea.

Large areas are lawns and the council have planted beds of flowers.

Access to Helen Garden is free.


Facilities at Helen Garden

Bowling Green

Café

Children's Playground

Toilet

Charity link
https://www.nspcc.org.uk

Places to visit nearby
South Downs Way   0.62 miles (1.00 km)
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Falling Sands   0.80 miles (1.29 km)
Cow Gap, Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Sandy and rocky beach beneath the seven sisters.

Falling Sands © Jerry Kirkhart cc

Beachy Head   1.13 miles (1.81 km)
Beach Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA, England.
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Eastbourne Beaches   1.33 miles (2.14 km)
Seafront Office, 6 Lower Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD, England, UK.
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Eastbourne beaches are a mix of pebbles, shingle and in some places, when the tide goes out, sand.

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Eastbourne Pier   1.94 miles (3.12 km)
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Gildredge Park   2.01 miles (3.23 km)
The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HA, England.
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Gildredge Park was purchased by the council from Carew Davis-Gilbert in 1908.

Gildredge Park © Vicki Burton cc

Places to stay nearby
Hydro Hotel   1.10 miles (1.77 km)
Hydro Hotel, Mount Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7HZ, England, UK.
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Hydro Hotel

Southcroft Guest House   1.24 miles (2.00 km)
15 South Cliff Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7AH, England, UK.
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Southcroft Guest House is a friendly family home with comfortable rooms and relaxed atmosphere located in the Meads area of Eastbourne.

Southcroft Guest House

The Cherry Tree Guest House   1.30 miles (2.09 km)
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The Grand Hotel Eastbourne   1.34 miles (2.16 km)
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EQ, England, UK.
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This magnificent 5-star hotel faces the beach from King Edward's Parade.

The Grand Hotel Eastbourne

Congress Apartments   1.38 miles (2.22 km)
31-41, Carlisle Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JS, England, UK.
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Congress Apartments

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