East Sussex
Properties and events in East Sussex
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“Death and Mourning in Georgian and Victorian England: Fascinating Rituals and Customs” An Illustrated talk by Sarah Tobias
Explore the fascinating rituals and customs of death and mourning in Georgian and Victorian times with this illustrated talk by Sarah Tobias.
A Heritage Walk through the Devonshire Quarter with Daniel de Rozarieux Public • Event by The Eastbourne Society
This route traces how Eastbourne was deliberately shaped into one of Britain's most carefully planned Victorian seaside resorts. Starting on the Western Lawns, we will explore the Devonshire Qtr.
A Profiles of the Past Exhibition: Brighton in shades, silhouette portraiture 1785-1973
200 years of local portrait silhouette heritage.
A Tour of All Saints Church Hove
A tour of this magnificent Grade 1 listed parish church, built in the late 19th century in a Gothic revival style. The building was designed by the great Victorian architect John Loughborough Pearson, who was also the architect of Truro Cathedral.
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.
All Saints church
Medieval Church in Old Town, Hastings - used by the fishing community
All Saints’ Church, Patcham
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
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.
Archives Exhibition
Archives Display of Willingdon Village, Parish Church, Ratton Manor and WW1 Airship Station. Short talk on church history 2.15pm
Aspects of North Laine - Brighton Old & New – a walk with Geoffrey Mead
Join local historian Dr Geoffrey Mead for a 90-minute stroll through the streets of the North Laine conservation area looking at aspects of historical and contemporary interest.
Aubrey Beardsley's Brighton tour
Learn about the early life of artist Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898).
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.
Bateman's
Bateman's will be open for Heritage Open Days 2026. Explore the home of Rudyard Kipling, author of the Jungle Book and Just So Stories.
Battle of Lewes walk
This 2.5 hour walk looks at the battle site in detail.
BBC Studio Tours
Ever wondered how the BBC works?
Behind the Scenes at Sussex County Cricket Club and Museum
Sussex County Cricket Club was the first First-Class County formed in 1839 and is the oldest professional sports team in the world.
Benjamin James Smith House, 37, Kensington Place
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.
BHASVIC Storyworks 'Everyday Histories' - Guided Tours
Tours of old and new buildings running throughout the morning.
BHASVIC Storyworks 'Everyday Histories' - Open Morning
Explore an exhibition of shared stories, people & architecture of the school and college from 1859-2026. A further exhibition of Community History in the magnificent Main Hall. Free Entry. Student-led.