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Can you metal detect on Eastbourne beaches?

No published rule found

No official council statement on beach detecting was found. Search results show a 1995 Eastbourne byelaw for public walks and pleasure grounds that bans metal detectors, but the PDF could not be opened (site blocks automated access) to confirm whether any beach or seafront area is scheduled.

Covers
Holywell/Beachy Head foot to Sovereign Harbour
Watch out for
Pleasure grounds covered by the 1995 byelaws (scope unverified).
Source
www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/media/1300/Byelaws-relating-to-Public-Walks-and-Plea · 1995
Checked
8 Nov 2026 · confidence: low

We couldn't find a published rule. Foreshore owned by the Crown Estate follows the Crown Estate's terms; for council-owned beaches, ask the council before you dig.

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