About Us

We have been married for the past 10 years and settled in Eastbourne 7 years ago after a varied and much travelled life.

Alan started life as a Fireman and spent 15 years with the South Yorkshire Fire Service but from an early age had a passion for cooking.

Caroline worked most of her working life In the Management of Hotels & Conference Centres.

Fourteen years ago we met and started to pursue a career together managing pubs and small hotels with restaurants, we also spent a ski season running a chalet in the French Alps.

Since arriving in Eastbourne we have taken time out to pursue other career opportunities. Alan – Health & Safety, Caroline - Health & Fitness and Hotel Management.

We have always been keen on sport and are both enthusiastic skiers and enjoy a round of golf but with the demands of the Red Lion, running and walking on the beautiful South Downs adjacent to Willingdon Village are our main activities for keeping fit.

During the latter half of 2008 we decided to start working together again and were offered a number of Hotels and Pub Restaurants from Cambridge to Glastonbury. However, having walked into the Red Lion at Willingdon we could see the potential and opportunity to develop this lovely village pub in very pleasant and attractive surroundings.

We would welcome you to join us at the Red Lion where you can enjoy our traditional ales, wines and home cooked food.

See you soon

Caroline & Alan