Eastbourne

Properties and events in Eastbourne

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Eastbourne Parish Church and Old Parsonage Open Day

St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Church Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HS
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Faith and Heritage Open House: Eastbourne Latter-day Saint Chapel

18A Furness Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EY
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

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

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

Back stage tours and displays of its History.

Sir Charles Lucas and his heritage

Lockwood, 2 Compton Place Road, Lockwood, 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.

The Old Medieval Manor House, Eastbourne

1, The Old Manor House, 33 The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HF
In person
Pre-booking required

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

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 13th September from 10:00 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.