East Sussex

Properties and events in East Sussex

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4 Park Road

4 Park Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1BN
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A striking modernist house of 1961 now with a first-storey addition designed by the current owner.

A Profiles of the Past Exhibition: William Hamlet, a singular artist

The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1EH
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The artist William Hamlet the Elder (c.1749-1822) described himself as being, 'From Abroad...' and as '...the most singular artist in the Kingdom'. We now know that Hamlet was of African descent. Join us to learn about him and his family.

A Step Back in Time - A Regency Open Day at Brighton Unitarian Church

Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 1UF
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Pre-booking required

Brighton Unitarian Church is hosting a range of free events for Heritage Open Days 2025, during a day long celebration of its construction, 205 years ago in the Regency period.

Alexandra Park Greenhouse Hastings

St. Helens Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EL
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Alexandra Park Greenhouse is a 1934 Richardson's teak and cast iron 36m building which has been completely restored with community funding and volunteer support.

Alfriston and the Cuckmere Valley

Alfriston Clergy House, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TL
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Time travel through millions of years from the creation of the Cuckmere Valley to the bustling medieval village of Alfriston.

Alfriston Clergy House Archaeology Finds

Alfriston Clergy House, The Tye, Alfriston, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5TL
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Have you ever wondered how heavy a cannon ball is?

All Saints’ Church, Patcham

All Saints Church, Church Hill, Patcham, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 8YE
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Come and visit our 12th Century church with its fascinating Doom Painting, medieval memorial and gravestones in beautiful Patcham Village.

Anne of Cleves House Museum

Anne of Cleves House, 52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JA
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Enjoy an insight into Tudor and Elizabethan life at Anne of Cleves House in Lewes. This stunning timber-framed medieval house dates back to the 15th century.

Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New – a walk with Geoffrey Mead

St. Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Church Street, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 3LJ
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Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New - a walk with Geoffrey Mead.

Aubrey Beardsley's Brighton tour

W H Smith's bookshop, Brighton Station, Queens Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 3XP
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Alexia Lazou, Mistress of Line, will lead you on a gentle 90 minute stroll through Brighton, exploring the buildings and places associated with the early life of artist Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898).

Bateman's

Batemans, Batemans Lane, Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7DS
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Discover Bateman's, the home of the internationally famous writer Rudyard Kipling.

Behind the Scenes at Sussex County Cricket Club and Museum

Sussex County Cricket Club, Eaton Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3AN
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Sussex County Cricket Club was the first First-Class County formed in 1839 and is the oldest professional sports team in the world.

Behind the Scenes with Towner!

Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JJ
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Pre-booking required

Join the Towner Art Gallery for three days of artefacts, talks and all things heritage and culture!

Benjamin James Smith House, 37, Kensington Place

37 Kensington Place, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 4EJ
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Named after its first owner, the house was built in 1847 in Brighton's North Laine. It is furnished with antiques from the first half of the 19th century and contains many paintings and a collection of Brighton prints.

Bishopstone Station

The Old Ticket Office, Station Road, Bishopstone, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2RB
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Explore this Art Deco Grade II listed station building and view an exhibition as part of Artwave!

Bodiam Castle

National Trust, Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA
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Let Bodiam Castle make your imagination run wild as the medieval ruin evokes a time of knights, princesses and dragons. Gaze at the castle’s reflection in the moat or climb the towers to the battlements where archers would have defended the castle.

Bohemia Walled Garden Association

Bohemia Walled Garden Association, Summerfields Wood, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1ET
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A chance to visit and explore the delights of this little known 'secret' walled garden. A family friendly event with craft activities for children and musical entertainment for all. Refreshments available.

Booth Museum

194 Dyke Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 5AA
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Pre-booking preferred

Museum open day with curator talk and activities at the Booth Museum of Natural History.

Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre

Bridge Cottage, High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AZ
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Bridge Cottage in Uckfield is a great example of a medieval Wealden hall house. It will be open to explore as part of the Festival with displays about the architecture and life in the house through the ages.

Brighton & Hove in Early Film

The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1EH
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Pre-booking required

Join us for the screening of early to mid-20th century short films about the city (then two separate towns), inc. a 1956 work by Brightonian John King.