Eastbourne

Properties and events in Eastbourne

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Beachy Head Downland Trail: Victorian Rambles

The Beachy Head Story, Beachy Head Road, Beachy Head, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a guided walk around ‘Victorian’ Beachy Head!

DQ150 History walk

Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Celebrate 150 years of Devonshire Park with Heritage Collections Officer Kelly van Doorn, on this historic walking tour!

Eastbourne Heritage Centre

Eastbourne Heritage Centre, 2 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the story of how Eastbourne developed to became the popular and thriving seaside resort that attracts visitors and is enjoyed by residents. Are You Being Served - our nostalgic exhibition about the history of the town's department stores.

Hidden Motcombe

36 High Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HH
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the history of Eastbourne's Old Town and explore rarely opened sites!

Ocklynge Cemetery Tour

Ocklynge Cemetery, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery to uncover Eastbourne's history through people of the past in this guided tour of the cemetery.

Overlooking the Long Man of Wilmington: Wilmington Priory

Wilmington Priory, The Street, Wilmington, East Sussex, BN26 5SW
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Open once a year for Heritage Open Days, Wilmington Priory dates back to 1215 and alterations have taken place in almost every century since. Visit to explore this local landmark and discover its history.

Routes to Roots at Butts Brow

Butts Brow, Butts Lane, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20
In person
Pre-booking not required

Routes to roots or Roots to routes? Discover the many connections between human activity and the natural history of the Eastbourne Downland via walks and talks on Butts Brow with the Changing Chalk team.

Royal Hippodrome Theatre

106-114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3PF
In person
Pre-booking required

Catch a behind-the-scenes look at this old theatre before taking in an exhibition of historic material.

Sir Charles Lucas and his heritage

Lockwood, 2 Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8AB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The history of Sir Charles Lucas (1613-1648) and his heritage, with associated portraits (Dobson, Lely, Reynolds, Lawrence) and objects.

Urgent news from Sarajevo...

Italian Gardens, 53 King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XB
In person
Pre-booking not required

14 June 1914 stop Dieppe to Holywell stop Urgent news from Sarajevo stop…

Wish Tower Open to Visit

The Wish Tower, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BY
In person
Pre-booking required

The Wish Tower is a Napoleonic Martello Tower and is one of few, in original condition, that is ever open to visit.