Eastbourne

Properties and events in Eastbourne

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Eastbourne's Historic Street Furniture

Trinity Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3BX
In person
Pre-booking required

Join local historian Kim Adams on a walk and talk, uncovering the history of Eastbourne through objects you walk past every day!

Guided Tour of Ocklynge Cemetery

Ocklynge Cemetery, 3 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1TL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Kevin Gordon, local historian, will give a guided walk of the cemetery.

Royal Hippodrome Theatre

106-114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3PF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Catch a behind-the-scenes look at this old theatre!

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.

Willingdon/Polegate windmill

Polegate Windmill, Park Croft, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5LB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Our 208 year old windmill will be open on Sunday 14th September 2025, 11:00 to 15:00.

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 (Georgian) Martello Tower and is one of few, in original condition, that is ever open to visit. This year you'll be able to see our newly renovated front door which is as old as the Tower itself.