From Prehistory to Present Day

The Story of Eastbourne
Take a journey through Eastbourne's fascinating history, with unexpected twists and turns and surprises along the way. A celebration of storytelling from the people of Eastbourne, through their objects, words, legacies and even their bones. A tale of mystery, intrigue, faith, fortune, love, war and magic!Discover ancient axes unearthed in Eastbourne, a piece of real Roman floor, spectacular Saxon treasure and top secret orders from the Home Guard in WW2. Find out how Mrs Wilson tricked soldiers with a pie, what Richard de Clouworth the extravagantly dressed Vicar did in the 1300s and which magic trick George Grimmond invented in Eastbourne!
COVID-19

Please note The Story of Eastbourne is currently closed until further notice.

Heritage Eastbourne

A world of discovery awaits, from the Story of Eastbourne exhibition in Terminus Road to exploring the secrets of Eastbourne through archaeological digs, local history research and much more!

By making tangible links to real people, by walking the same ground, learning through life enhancing experiences, challenging the way people think and inspiring and stimulating debate, we explore what it means to be human in Eastbourne in a different time.