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Make the Most of Summer Sun and Magical Moonlight
Hunt amongst the rockpools at Beachy Head at low tide and see what you can discover. The National Trust Rangers will be on hand to guide you in your search. The Rockpool Ramble takes approximately 2 hours covering a distance of ½ mile. The walks are led by Lee Wather of the National Trust, meeting…
Glyndebourne Festival Celebrates 80 Years
The world-famous Glyndebourne Festival starts on the 17th of May and runs until the 24th of August 2014, with performances of the following operas: Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss; Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin; Mozart’s Don Giovanni; La finta giardiniera also by Mozart; Verdi’s La Traviata; and Handel’s Rinaldo. There will also be history talks to celebrate…
Birling Gap: Steps Down to the Beach Now Open
The steps to the beach at Birling Gap have now reopened after heavy rainfall and high tides over the winter caused erosion and cliff falls at the renowned beauty spot. Demolition work on previously unsafe areas has now been completed. Wealden District Council report that the steps to the beach are in good condition and…
Top Class Tennis Comes to Eastbourne Aegon International 2014
Many of the world’s leading tennis players will be coming to Devonshire Park 14 – 21 June 2014 for the Aegon International 2014. Last year, Spanish player Feliciano Lopez beat Gilles Simon to win the Men’s Title, and Russian player Elena Vesnina beat Jamie Hampton to take the Women’s title. For Aegon International 2014 news…
National Trust Visitor Centre Opens at Birling Gap
The new National Trust Visitor Centre opens in April with a wealth of exhibits giving a fascinating insight into the history of the Beachy Head area including species of wild life you are likely to encounter on The Seven Sisters, landscape issues of erosion and conservation, leisure activities to enjoy out and about at Birling…
Beachy Head and the Eastbourne Area the Sunniest Place in the UK
Beachy Head and the Eastbourne area was once again the sunniest place on the coast last year with 1693 hours of sunshine. Eastbourne and the surrounding area is regularly cited as being the sunniest place in the UK. Its location on the south coast, with shelter provided by the cliffs of Beachy Head and the…
The Tiger Named Britain’s Best Pub: Country Life Magazine
The Tiger Inn has been described as one of Britain’s Best Pubs in Country Life Magazine. The article, which appeared in the 12 February edition of the magazine, was written by Alisdair Aird, Editor of “The Good Pub Guide 2014”. In it he describes The Tiger as “a classic walkers’ pub” with a cosy atmosphere and blazing woodburner,…
Beachy Head Marathon 2013 Raises £6300 for Local Charities
On Tuesday 21 January the Mayor of Eastbourne, Cllr Mike Thompson, will present cheques to the voluntary groups and charities who assisted with the Beachy Head Marathon in 2013. A total of £6300 was raised, showing a 12% increase on the previous year, and will be divided between the following voluntary organisations and charities: Rotary…
Beachy Head Holiday Cottages Recommended in The Times
Beachy Head Holiday Cottages have been recommended in a travel article in The Times. The article, which appeared on Saturday 7 December in the section “A Good Walk”, features a walk around Alfriston and the Cuckmere River. Beachy Head Holiday Cottages is recommended as local accommodation for walkers, and described as “superbly run and very…