Welcome to Heritage Eastbourne
From Neolithic to Napoleonic
A world of discovery awaits, with over 200 years of history at the seafront Redoubt Fortress, fascinating heritage exhibitions at the Pavilion, walking trails, archaeological digs, local history research and much more.
From Neolithic to Napoleonic, Eastbourne's story and that of its downland is retold through fascinating exhibitions, digs and research projects.
Eastbourne Remembers at the Pavilion - Open daily 10am to 4pm
Redoubt Fortress
Please note the fortress is currently closed for building works and will reopen for weekends only from March 2019
Heritage Highlights
End of War
Eastbourne commemorates with a poignant street exhibition throughout November and a twilight projection from 5 - 11 November.
Unlocking Over 2,000 Years of Memories
Unlock extraordinary memories from the past, spanning over 2,000 years. From nostalgic childhoods and heirlooms to the commemoration of loved ones, this exhibition explores how we create memories and how we choose to remember.
Open daily - FREE entry
Kids Go Free at the Fortress in 2018!
Don't miss our Kids Go FREE offer thoughout 2018!* Pick up our free kids trail, try on uniforms and create your own Wanted poster with our new app.
*max 2 per full paying adult. Excludes events.
What's On
Eastbourne Remembers exhibition at the Pavilion
Mon 19 Mar 2018 - Tue 26 Mar 2019
Journey through extraordinary memories and uncover some of the ways we have remembered and sometimes forgotten in this new exhibition for 2018
Extraordinary Women Exhibition
Mon 10 - Fri 14 Dec 2018
Marking 100 years since women voted for the first time, Heritage Eastbourne will be commemorating the centenary of this momentous turning point in history with an exhibition at the Town Hall.
The Johnny Spice Swing
Wed 12 Dec 2018
The 'Spiceys' will be playing for their annual Christmas Balls on December 12th and 14th at Eastbourne Town hall. The evenings start at 7.30pm and it's 'carriages at 11.30pm'. Musical Director Paul Hyde.
Christmas Dinner from Edward I to Edward VII
Thu 13 Dec 2018
Join Dr Annie Gray a historian, cook, broadcaster and writer specialising in the history of food and dining in Britain from around 1600 to the present day
The Johnny Spice Swing
Fri 14 Dec 2018
The 'Spiceys' will be playing for their annual Christmas Balls on December 12th and 14th at Eastbourne Town hall. The evenings start at 7.30pm and it's 'carriages at 11.30pm'. Musical Director Paul Hyde.
Ordinary Women with Extraordinary Stories
Sat 15 Dec 2018
Join Katherine Buckland to discover extraordinary stories of ordinary women living in Eastbourne over the last 2500 years.
