Eastbourne
Properties and events in Eastbourne
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A Heritage Walk through the Devonshire Quarter with Daniel de Rozarieux Public • Event by The Eastbourne Society
This route traces how Eastbourne was deliberately shaped into one of Britain's most carefully planned Victorian seaside resorts. Starting on the Western Lawns, we will explore the Devonshire Qtr.
Celebrating the life and art of James Owen (1846–1929)
Towner’s collection includes watercolours and sketches by local landscape artist James Owen. In this talk, his great-great-grandson Russell Owen explores family history to shed new light on the artist’s life, work and legacy.
Chaseley, 80 years caring for adults with neurodisabilites on the Eastbourne seafront
During Heritage Week, Chaseley is welcoming the public in to visit. The building dates back to 1893, and since October 1946 it's been home to a charity supporting people with severe neuro-disabilities.
Community Open Day
St Michael’s will be open for visitors on Saturday 12th from 10-4, with refreshments, people to chat to, visits of our building, fun activities and news of all our community events.
East of the Pier
Led by Alan Wenham Meet in front of the pier entrance (road level) Discover the points of interest east of the pier, through to the Redoubt and into Seaside, before looping back to the pier.
Eastbourne Heritage Collection Open Store
Towner has recently relocated Eastbourne Borough Council’s Heritage Collections to a new dedicated collections store. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at these inspiring local history artefacts in their brand new home.
Eastbourne Industry and Commerce
This special heritage event will explore now the east end of Eastbourne (The Roselands and St Anthonys area) was the industrial heart of the successful Victorian resort. Works in the area supplied Eastbourne's gas and electricity.
Eastbourne Parish Church and Old Parsonage Open Day
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a wonderful 12th century building in the heart of Eastbourne's Old Town. The attached Old Parsonage dates from the Tudor Period. Both buildings will be open to the public.
Eastbourne Street Furniture
A 90-minute walk hunting down early street furniture that now features on Eastbourne's newly created Heritage List.
Faith and Heritage Open House: Eastbourne Latter-day Saint Chapel
Learn more about the history of the Eastbourne Latter-day Saint Chapel and its history as a school. Have a tour of the building, and then you can visit a FamilySearch station to get help researching your family history.
Guided Tour of Ocklynge Cemetery
Kevin Gordon, local historian, will give a guided walk of the cemetery.
Hermitage Open Day
A chance to see inside the Grade II listed folly known as The Hermitage and to meet some of the volunteers who help to maintain it.
Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Back stage tours and displays of its History.
Sir Charles Lucas and his heritage
The history of Sir Charles Lucas (1613-1648) and his heritage, with associated portraits (Dobson, Lely, Reynolds, Lawrence) and objects.
The Old Medieval Manor House, Eastbourne
The Old (Medieval) Manor House in Eastbourne was built before 1463 by the Jamys family and has had building additions from each era through to the late 1920s. Recently restored as a family home, this is the first time it has been open to the public.
Willingdon/Polegate Windmill Open Day
Our 208 year old windmill will be open on Sunday 13th September from 10:00 to 15:00.
Wish Tower Open to Visit
The Wish Tower is a Napoleonic (Georgian) Martello Tower and is one of few, in original condition, that is ever open to visit.