Beachy Head Downland Trail: Victorian Rambles

In 1849 the railways arrived in Eastbourne. This crucial new travel link established the town as the eastern gateway to the South Downs. Victorian tourists arrived in droves to experience the brilliant white chalk cliffs and stunning panoramic views offered by Beachy Head. Join us for a guided walk around ‘Victorian’ Beachy Head as we discover what the area would have looked like towards the end of the 19th century and hear about some of the people we might have met wandering through the Downland. Be it for work or leisure, stone masons, alpinists, shepherds, journalists, scientists, revolutionary socialists and holiday makers, people from all walks of Victorian life were drawn to Beachy Head. They brought ideas, formed connections, and left their mark on the landscape. This walk takes us out into the Downland to meet the Victorians.

The Walk will be 45 minutes long and weather dependant.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

11:00

Sunday 08 September:

11:00 and 13:00

Thursday 12 September:

11:00

Friday 13 September:

11:00

Location & directions

The Beachy Head Story, Beachy Head Road, Beachy Head, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA

Directions:

There is a pay and display car park nearby. The Beachy Head Story is located next to the Beachy Head Pub and the walk will set off from there.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book your free ticket via the Eventbrite link below.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/victorian-beachy-head-tickets-948775732757

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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