History

This section is dedicated to the history of Bexhill.

Bexhill's History

Have a browse through the historical video archive to see footage of Bexhill from the 1920s and 1960s. Find out all about the history of Bexhill and its famous building: The De La Warr Pavilion.

Bexhill is the Birthplace of British Motor Racing and was the first town in the UK to allow mixed bathing. If you are interested in architecture, Bexhill has a number of examples of Victorian and Edwardian buildings - see the timeline of historical buildings.

A guide to local guest houses, hotels, self-catering and camping sites. Includes online booking enquiry form.

View 360° panoramas of Bexhill seafront, the De La Warr Pavilion and colonnade, Egerton Park and Bexhill Old Town.

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Friday: Heavy Rain
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Saturday: Sunny Intervals
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Alastair Hazell, owner of Discover Bexhill, is proud to be a trustee of the Tree Of Hope Children's Charity in Bexhill-on-Sea.