East Sussex
Properties and events in East Sussex
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Alexandra Park Greenhouse Hastings
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 Clergy House - A Tenants Life
Celebrating our 130 year anniversary since the National Trust bought Alfriston Clergy House - the first property bought by the then newly formed National Trust - a fascinating exhibition looking at the life of our most illustrious tenant.
AudaTours Brighton Audio Tour: Below the Promenade
Brighton's seafront in working clothes: from Brighton Station and the Royal Pavilion kitchen to the Town Hall basement, West Pier, the Grand and the Fishing Museum, tracing the capstans, footplates and service stairs that kept the resort going.
Bohemia Walled Garden Association
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.
Cable House 14
Set in one of England's most famous views, this is a rare opportunity to see and learn about this 'haven of history'. It played its part in the development of worldwide communications and the defending England's shore in WWII
Coastguard Cottage
Come and have a look inside one of the most famous cottages in England, meet a descendant of the last Coastguard, and see artwork inspired by this very special place.
Crafting a Legacy: From Dunstan Pruden to Pruden and Smith (a jewellery workshop tour)
Step behind-the-scenes at the workshops of jewellers Pruden and Smith. Explore the work of Arts & Crafts goldsmith Dunstan Pruden, as well as the tools and craftsmanship behind over a century of goldsmithing: from the traditional to the cutting-edge.
CWGC Tours 2026 - Hastings Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Hastings Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
Downs Junior Presents Take Shelter
Explore the underground air raid shelter, the only one open in the South of England. Join us for tours of the shelter, an above-ground museum and a tea room for refreshments.
Eastbourne Parish Church and Old Parsonage Open Day
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.
Easy Walking Old Town Guided Walk
New for 2026 - The Easy Walking Route avoiding the more challenging steps and hills of the standard Route still taking in Hastings Old Town, with its wealth of medieval, Tudor and later historic buildings, twittens and cat-creeps.
Faith and Heritage Open House: Eastbourne Latter-day Saint Chapel
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.
Free Entry at Seaford Museum
Free Entry
Guided Tour of Ocklynge Cemetery
Kevin Gordon, local historian, will give a guided walk of the cemetery.
Guided Walks of Rye
Ready to peel back the layers of Rye’s incredible history? Join our guided walk and discover all the tales you never knew about this fascinating town — from invaders and smugglers to ghostly goings‑on and famous faces.
Happy Harold trips
Happy Harold the 1928 classic trolleybus will be out and about on the 2 Saturdays running around some of the sites that are taking part in the Heritage Days
Hastings Castle
Britain's 1st Norman castle of 1066. Home to 8,000 years of settlements, this ancient monument site now houses a picturesque ruin that is surrounded by panoramic sea views and a wild variety of plants and animals.
Hastings Fishermen's Museum
We are the Hastings Fishermen's Museum full to the brim with objects for you to explore ...and an original fishing boat to board!
Hastings Net Shops Museum
This unique museum is a tall, old wooden building standing on a tiny piece of Hastings beach. Talk to the owner and come inside (if you fit!).
Heritage at HTH Church
Join us for a special Heritage Open Day as we throw open our doors for one of the last times before embarking on our exciting £4.5 million National Lottery Heritage restoration project!