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May 2024
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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‘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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…