The Wish Tower Friends are excited to share that we will once again be taking part in Heritage Open Days, between 11th and 20th September.
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, offering free access to heritage events and activities across England.
We’ve already welcomed over 2,200 people to the Wish Tower in 2026 to date, and generous donations from visitors are helping us make vital repairs, carry out regular maintenance, and better share the Tower’s fascinating story.
As a small group of volunteers, The Wish Tower Friends are delighted to take part in an event which celebrates local history and encourages people to visit.
We will be open for EIGHT FREE EVENTS over the duration:
Architectural Tours
Four 90-minute tour slots are available. Tickets are free, but pre-booking is essential.
The Wish Tower Friends will take you on a special guided visit around our Napoleonic-era Tower, highlighting the many fascinating architectural features. We’ll talk about the design inspiration for Martello Towers, unique features of our own Tower 73, and how our Tower has changed over the years.
Click each of the links to book:
- Monday 14th September, 12 – 1.30pm
- Monday 14th September, 2 – 3.30pm
- Friday 18th September, 12 – 1.30pm
- Friday 18th September, 2 – 3.30pm
Self-guided Open Days
We will also be open for self-guided tours on four days, with The Wish Tower Friends on hand to answer any questions you might have. No pre-booking is required for self-guided visits.
Come and visit us from 12 – 4pm on:
- Saturday 12th
- Tuesday 15th
- Thursday 17th
- Sunday 20th
See you there!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Wish Tower!
All of our events are free to attend. Any donations are enormously appreciated, and will be used to help us look after an iconic part of Eastbourne’s history and share the Tower’s history. You can donate in-person when you visit via either cash or card, or online.
To learn more about Heritage Open Days, and see what other events are taking place near you, visit their website.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
