Afterlight Festival

23 - 31 October 2021

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Beachy Head will signal the changing of the seasons with a new festival this October half term featuring stories of folklore, twilight nature walks and night time astronomy.

Celebrating the changing face of the iconic landmark at night, ‘Afterlight’ will mark the clocks going back with a series of free events from 23 – 31 October organised by Heritage Eastbourne, as the darker nights draw in.

Funded by the European Regional Development Fund, via the Welcome Back Fund, the new nine day festival will feature a range of events during both the daytime and evening in and around the vicinity of The Beachy Head Story exhibition.

From tales of Sussex folklore and twilight nature walks to creating craft naturescapes and a stealing a glimpse of the Milky Way through expert telescopes, ‘Afterlight’ will feature events for both adults and children, with some added spook factor on Halloween.

Afterlight is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, via the Welcome Back Fund.

Follow the links in our events list below to view all events and reserve free tickets.

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Eastbourne: A Town of Ink and Print A Short Creative Writing Course

Address

The Beachy Head Story, The Beachy Head Story, Beachy Head Road, Beachy Head, BN20 7YA

Telephone
01323729926

thebeachyheadstory@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

The Beachy Head Story, The Beachy Head Story, Beachy Head Road, Beachy Head, BN20 7YA

This special course concentrates on the selected works of four famous authors and links them with the history of Eastbourne New Town.
With Sanditon, we’ll explore Jane Austen’s impressions of the joys and struggles of building a fashionable seaside…
Fossils, Flags and Ancient Features on Beachy Head - A Short Course of Creative Study Walks

Address

Beachy Head Road, Beachy Head, Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA

Telephone
01323729926

thebeachyheadstory@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Beachy Head Road, Beachy Head, Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA

This creative study course is a trio of landscape explorations based on the history, geology and archaeology of Beachy Head.
We’ll explore the geology and fossils of the South Downs on a walk to the beach at Cow Gap while considering the work of…
Spaces, Spirits and Sea Monsters on Beachy Head - A Short Creative Writing Course

Address

The Beachy Head Story, The Beachy Head Story, Beachy Head Road, Beachy Head, BN20 7YA

Telephone
01323729926

thebeachyheadstory@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

The Beachy Head Story, The Beachy Head Story, Beachy Head Road, Beachy Head, BN20 7YA

This writing course is based on current, historical and mythological aspects of Beachy Head.
With Liminality, we’ll explore the relationships between land and sea and the symbolism of boundaries and thresholds. For Sea Creatures, we’ll delve into…
Heritage Open Days

Address

Various Venues, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Telephone
01323 415415

tic@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Address

Various Venues, Eastbourne, East Sussex

This September, discover England’s largest festival of heritage and culture. Heritage Open Days give you the opportunity to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.