The Wish Tower

06/06/2026

Did you know The Wish Tower has survived numerous 20th-century plans for its demolition?

Read our blog, written by our new volunteer Judy - and find out more about the many different schemes, proposals and ideas that have been suggested over the years for the Tower and for the land on which it sits!

A lot of argy bargy, some fascinating ideas, and a hope for the future

03/06/2026

We are open this Sunday!

Join us from 1 to 4pm. Free entry.

Explore the Wish Tower, a Martello tower built in the early 1800s to defend the south coast during the Napoleonic Wars. Discover how it protected Eastbourne and how its role changed over time. Head up to the roof and enjoy views across the seafront.

Your donations help keep the tower open.

28/05/2026

We're open this weekend for the 999 Weekend.

Join us Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4pm. Free entry.

Explore the Wish Tower and discover over 200 years of Eastbourne’s history. Head up to the roof and enjoy views across the seafront.

Your donations help keep the tower open.

18/05/2026

We are open this Saturday for the Eastbourne Carnival.

Join us from 2 to 5pm. Free entry.

Explore the Wish Tower and discover over 200 years of Eastbourne’s history. Head up to the roof and watch parts of the carnival from above.

Your donations help keep the tower open.

13/05/2026

We are open this Saturday! 🎉

Join us from 1 to 4pm. Free entry

Explore the Wish Tower and discover over 200 years of Eastbourne’s history. Head up to the roof and enjoy the views 🏰

Your donations help keep the tower open

08/05/2026

We’re open this Sunday, 12–4pm. FREE ENTRY.

Come and explore the Wish Tower. Learn about Eastbourne’s history and enjoy views from the roof.

Your donations help keep the Tower open!

04/05/2026

Wow - a busy weekend at the Wish Tower! Wonderful to welcome 936 visitors to our first openings of 2026! ☀️

26/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce our first opening of 2026! 🎉

Join us next weekend, 2nd and 3rd May, 1–4pm. FREE ENTRY.

Explore the Wish Tower and discover over 200 years of Eastbourne’s history. Head up to the roof and enjoy the views.

Your donations help keep this unique local landmark open.

25/12/2025

On behalf of the Wish Tower Friends, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄☃️

02/11/2025

The Wish Tower Friends are delighted to share that we welcomed an incredible 3,664 visitors and have been incredibly grateful to receive £2,130 in donations in 2025 - it's been a record-breaking year.

We'll now be pausing our regular open days over the winter, and can't wait to welcome visitors again in 2026!

Read our new blog post to find out more, and sign up to our mailing list for more updates: https://wishtower.org.uk/a-record-breaking-2025

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