Banks
Lloyds Bank, Midland Bank, National Westminster Bank and Barclays Bank are all in Terminus Road, the main shopping street. They are open from 09.30 until 17.30 Monday to Friday and some are open on Saturday mornings.

Post Office
The Post Office is open from 09.00 until 17.30 Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. There is a post office in Uppertton Road near the railway station and another near Marks and Spencers and the Curzon cinema.

To change money
You can change money at most banks and at Thomas Cook, 47 Terminus Road (Tel. 725431) and at the Post Office.

Bookshops

Travel
If your parents/guardian signed a Permissions Form allowing you to travel on your own then this information may be useful. If they did not then you can not travel on your own.

Bus - Most buses in Eastbourne start and end in Terminus Road. For bus times, go to the office inside the Arndale Centre.

Taxi - Eastbourne & County Taxis tel: 720720

Train - Travelling from Eastbourne to Victoria Station in London takes about 90 minutes. You can buy a special one day return, ticket to include underground travel in London. Ask for: "A day return to London with a travelcard, please." At Victoria Station there is a tourist bus, which will take you round London and is a very good idea.

Pubs & Discos in Eastbourne
If your parents/guardian signed a Permissions Form then you may be allowed to go to a disco in Eastbourne, if they did not then you can not go.

People under 18 years old must not drink alcohol - it is against the law.
You must not buy drinks for friends under 18 years old - it is against the law.

Telephones
For international telephone calls you can buy a Phonecard at the Post Office and in some shops. You can use a Phonecard at the Post Office, the Railway Station and in many telephone boxes.

Weapons
It is against the law to carry any weapons like guns or knives in England.