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July 2024
Guided Walks and Craft Activities Bring a Creative Summer of Fun at The Beachy Head Story 18-07-2024
With the summer holidays just days away, an exciting range of activities for all the family has been unveiled at The Beachy Head Story in Eastbourne…
May 2024
New Tales of Ancient Trade Exhibition Opening at The Beachy Head Story with Half-Term Fun24-05-2024
Visitors to The Beachy Head Story can discover tales of ancient trade and explore some of the bygone routes which once connected the communities and…
March 2024
Discover the Beachy Head Landscape During Creative Study Walks This Spring25-03-2024
A new series of creative study walks are taking place this spring, exploring the history, geology and archaeological landscape at Beachy Head.
The…
Egg-citing Family Fun at The Beachy Head Story20-03-2024
The Beachy Head Story exhibition and visitor centre is gearing up for some egg-stra special events during the Easter holidays.
On offer will be…
February 2024
Archaeological Excavation to Take Place in Eastbourne14-02-2024
Archaeologists are preparing to explore the Bourne settlement and stream in Eastbourne later this month, as part of the Big Dig project.
From…
It’s All Eyes to the Skies for February Stargazing Event13-02-2024
Stargazers will be looking to the skies at a February event, open to the public at Beachy Head.
The session, organised by Eastbourne Astronomical…
New Exhibition at The Beachy Head Story Celebrates the Creative Side of the South Downs07-02-2024
A new exhibition exploring creativity on the downland opens at The Beachy Head Story this weekend, with activities for all the family taking place…
January 2024
Eyes to the Skies for First Stargazing Event of 202425-01-2024
The first Beachy Head public stargazing event of 2024 takes place this month – with Jupiter, Orion and The Pleiades due to make an appearance…
December 2023
Festive Family Fun at The Beachy Head Story06-12-2023
The festive season is in full swing at The Beachy Head Story with a pop-up Christmas exhibition, creative workshops and children’s activities…
November 2023
Main Arena Tickets Snapped Up for Christmas and New Year Concerts at Eastbourne Bandstand23-11-2023
Free tickets for the Main Arena at Eastbourne’s Bandstand festive concerts this year have all been snapped up – but revellers can still…
Free November Stargazing Event at Beachy Head06-11-2023
The latest in a packed programme of free stargazing events for all the family will take place later this month.
Held on Saturday 18 November from…
August 2023
Get Creative on the Downs with Changing Chalk30-08-2023
The Downs at Butts Brow will come under the spotlight in September as members of the public have the chance to get creative and discover more about…
Go Behind the Scenes of Eastbourne Landmarks at Heritage Open Days 29-08-2023
Explore the ruins of a Benedictine Priory, unravel the stories of heroes, police officers and politicians buried in Eastbourne, and discover the…
May 2023
Visitors Welcome at Big Dig Excavation Sites Across Eastbourne30-05-2023
Residents can take a trip back in time and visit excavating test pits taking place across Eastbourne as the Big Dig gets underway in June.
Public…
New Exhibition Opens at The Beachy Head Story24-05-2023
Visitors to Eastbourne’s Beachy Head Story will have an opportunity to explore tales of buried treasure, dragons guarding golden hoards, gold…
Eastbourne Residents Encouraged to Take Part in The Big Dig this Summer17-05-2023
Residents are being invited to take part in The Big Dig taking place across Eastbourne this summer, in a bid to reveal more about the town’s…
February 2023
Artists-in-Residence Display Work Inspired by Beachy Head at New Exhibition 23-02-2023
An exciting new exhibition featuring works of art inspired by the coastline around Beachy Head and created by artists-in-residence, begins this…
Creative Writing Workshops Provide Inspiration at The Beachy Head Story 11-02-2023
Seasonal creative writing courses continue at Eastbourne’s Beachy Head Story exhibition this winter and spring.
On Monday 13 February, the…
January 2023
Spectacular Stargazing Events This Winter09-01-2023
Stargazers are in for a treat at the first stargazing event of 2023.
Organised by Eastbourne Astronomical Society and Heritage Eastbourne, the…
New Exhibition and Artists-in-Residence at Beachy Head Story 09-01-2023
Works of art inspired by the coastline around Beachy Head will be created by artists-in-residence and displayed in an exhibition this spring.
The…
December 2022
Christmas Craft Fair at The Beachy Head Story 06-12-2022
A Christmas Craft Fair is taking place at The Beachy Head Story this weekend for people to pick up festive crafts, perfect presents and enjoy live…
November 2022
Eyes to the Skies for Winter Stargazing Events 16-11-2022
There’s a chance to explore the skies above Eastbourne as the popular Stargazing events return this winter.
Organised by Eastbourne…
October 2022
New Exhibition Shines Light on Eastbourne Landmarks18-10-2022
Buildings and institutions that guard Eastbourne’s coastline come under the spotlight at a new exhibition that has opened.
Guiding Lights…
‘Magical’ Events at Devonshire Quarter Conference Venue07-10-2022
What do Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, the Brotherhood of Magicians and Women’s Institute have in common?
The answer is…
August 2022
Go Behind the Scenes of Eastbourne Venues at Heritage Open Days30-08-2022
Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes of an Eastbourne theatre? Or look inside a dovecote dating back hundreds of years? Maybe you want to…
Go ‘Behind the Seams’ with Culture & Conversations Talks 02-08-2022
There’s an opportunity to take a journey through Eastbourne’s fashion history at the next ‘Culture and Conversations’ event…
July 2022
Big Dig to Start This Summer at Butts Brow11-07-2022
The Big Dig starts this summer with Heritage Eastbourne solving Eastbourne’s Stone Age secrets at Butts Brow.
The excavation takes place…
Exciting New Workshops at Eastbourne’s Beachy Head Story11-07-2022
The Beachy Head Story is hosting several exciting workshops this summer for those wanting to discover more about the stunning Downland landscape…
June 2022
Culture Talks Return with a Tongue Twisting Trek into Times Past29-06-2022
Heritage Eastbourne’s monthly talks are making a welcome return next month, beginning with a special focus on the local dialect which makes…
May 2022
New Exhibition Opens at The Beachy Head Story04-05-2022
Beachy Head - with its stunning landscape and views, the rolling Downs, cliffs, and iconic landscape - has been a popular holiday destination for…
March 2022
Visitors invited to get in the frame at Eastbourne beauty spots30-03-2022
Two new natural willow frames have been created and installed at two Eastbourne landmarks for visitors to take photographs of their favourite…
New 3D Eastbourne Heritage Trail Launched30-03-2022
A brand-new 3D virtual trail has been launched for people to discover fascinating archaeological finds in Eastbourne.
The Story of Eastbourne…
February 2022
Children to Create Magical Lantern Installations10-02-2022
Children will be able to create their own magical lanterns this half term, with free lantern making workshops at the Eastbourne Jubilee Lantern…
New Book Inspired by History of Eastbourne is Published08-02-2022
A book of stories inspired by the history and archaeology of Eastbourne has been published and will launch at the Spring Rise Festival next week…
January 2022
Beachy Head Celebrates the Arrival of Spring with Free Festival27-01-2022
Beachy Head will celebrate the changing of the seasons with a new Spring festival this February.
The Spring Rise Festival from 14 – 20…
November 2021
Explore the Night Sky with Family Events in Eastbourne24-11-2021
Stargazers will be able to discover the spectacles of the night sky at a series of events taking place at Beachy Head during the winter months…
October 2021
Events Booking Up Fast for Half Term Afterlight Festival at Beachy Head20-10-2021
Afterlight, a brand new festival taking place at Beachy Head from 23 – 31 October is proving to be a sell out success!
Hosted by…
September 2021
Beachy Head Signals the Autumn with New Twilight Festival16-09-2021
Beachy Head will signal the changing of the seasons with a new festival this October half term featuring stories of folklore, twilight nature…
August 2021
Heritage Eastbourne set for Second Community Excavation for 2021 in the Heart of Langney25-08-2021
Langney’s Past Landscape – a piece of land adjacent to Eastbourne’s oldest building which might date back to the 11th century, will…
Pre-historic and Medieval Pottery Uncovered in Eastbourne Excavation11-08-2021
A clay pipe dating back to the 1800’s and 2,000-year-old pre-historic pottery were some of the items uncovered during a recent excavation at…
July 2021
Motcombe Gardens Excavation to Uncover our Medieval Past06-07-2021
Motcombe Gardens Excavation to Uncover our Medieval Past
Heritage Eastbourne will return to Motcombe Gardens from 19 - 30 July to…
June 2021
Brand New Beachy Head Exhibition Celebrates Successful Opening01-06-2021
The brand new Beachy Head Story exhibition opened it’s doors on Monday 17 May, immersing visitors in the incredible history under their feet…
April 2021
New Beachy Head Story Exhibition Gift Shop Opens With Range of Locally Sourced Products15-04-2021
On Monday 12 April the brand new Beachy Head Story exhibition gift shop opened it’s doors offering visitors locally sourced products and…
October 2019
Town Hall Talks See Britain's Surprising Ancestry Revealed Through Genetic Fingerprints09-10-2019
The first in a series of Heritage Eastbourne talks at the Town Hall on 16 October will see Professor Ian Barnes from the Natural History Museum,…
August 2019
Discover Eastbourne's History with Heritage Open Days09-08-2019
England’s largest festival of culture and history takes place this September when the Heritage Open Days return on 13-22 September. Celebrating…
July 2019
Memories at New Exhibition22-07-2019
A new, free exhibition that celebrates over 70 years of children's television is to open at The Pavilion on Saturday 27 July.
The Animazing…
