Ravilious works currently 'resting': New extended display coming soon
Please note, in preparation for an extended, long-term Ravilious display in a new space we will be ‘resting’ most of our Ravilious works from gallery exhibitions from April until 23 September. However, Ravilious works can still be viewed during this period by booking a Behind the Scenes Tour of our Art Store. Ravilious’ works Interior at Furlongs and Long Man of Wilmington (both 1939) also feature in Sussex Modernism (23 May to 27 Sept).
About Towner Eastbourne
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions of national and international importance for audiences in Eastbourne, the UK, and beyond, showcasing the most exciting and creative developments in modern and contemporary art.
Address
Towner Eastbourne
Devonshire Park, College Road
Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ
+44 (0) 1323434670
towner@townereastbourne.org.uk
Admission
Entry to the gallery is free.
Guide, hearing, and assistance dogs are welcome at Towner – feel free to ask at the welcome desk for a water bowl.
9 self-service lockers are available in the main foyer.
Opening times
Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00am to 5.00pm
Late First Fridays: Open to 8.00pm on the first Friday of each month
We are also open every Bank Holiday Monday, 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Hotel partners
Stay for a night or two with one of our hotel partners, offering discounts throughout the duration of our exhibitions.
15% discount on Bed and Breakfast and Room rates.
Use the discount code TOWNERVS when you click the “book now” button on the top right of their home page: Home - Lansdowne Hotel : Lansdowne Hotel
By Train
Find out how to get to Towner car-free
There are regular trains to Eastbourne station from London Victoria, London Bridge, Brighton, Bexhill, Hastings and Ashford.
Please plan your journey and book tickets without any booking fees via Southern Railway using the widget below.
By Bus
Buses 12, 12A, 12X, 13X, 3, 98 & 99 stop near Towner. Towner is a 30-minute journey from Seven Sisters
Sussex Art Shuttle
A day ticket costs £3.50 and follows a spectacular route that takes in the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs, Cuckmere Valley and the picturesque villages of Alfriston and Litlington.
Cycling
Bike racks are available on Devonshire Quarter Plaza in front of Towner.
You can explore the area around us with the beautiful Coastal Culture Trail map which is available to download here.
By Car
For Towner via satnav use postcode BN21 4JJ or for College Road Car Park use BN21 4HZ
Pay and Display car parking is available in College Road Car Park, 100m from Towner which includes blue badge spaces. Charges (except blue badge) apply 8.00am to 6.00pm daily, incl. Bank Holidays. Minimum charge is £1.40. Free on-street parking is possible on College Road and other adjacent streets. 5 Blue Badge spaces are available in the layby alongside the Devonshire Quarter Plaza. There is also a drop off/waiting area for blue badge holders immediately outside Towner, with a 30 minute waiting time. The nearest multi-story car parking is at Trinity Place, which is a 10 minute walk to Towner.
For our ticketed events concessionary rates apply to:
People in receipt of job seekers/universal credit benefits, people who are disabled, full-time students and people in receipt of Universal Pension credit. Under 25s have free admission into our exhibitions. Please note that concessionary rates do not apply to Membership.
Our shop offers a wide and varied range of beautiful and unique products, including prints, Ravilious-inspired merchandise, scarves, ceramics, stationery and jewellery. Our products are often influenced by our Collection and current exhibitions, with many bespoke items exclusive to Towner. If you can't make it to Towner in person we also have our online shop, with a selection of the best-loved items from our gallery shop.
Don’t forget that Towner membership entitles you to a discount on all retail purchases made in the gallery. You can join for as little as £40 per year.
At Towner, we always aim to be accessible to all, and will do all that we can to make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Staff are always available to provide support if needed and you can also contact us in advance if you wish to discuss some specific requirements that you may need some support with. Please contact us on 01323 434675 or towner@townereastbourne.org.uk
We have:
• a very large lift to all floors, which is particularly useful for groups.
• a manual wheelchair for visitors with mobility difficulties (contact us to book in advance)
• an induction loop system at the welcome desk and in the cinema.
• large-print exhibition guides available for all exhibitions
Staff are available in each exhibition to provide support/assistance as required.
Guide, hearing, and assistance dogs are welcome at Towner – feel free to ask at the welcome desk for a water bowl.
If you have particular needs in the event of an emergency evacuation, please inform the welcome desk on arrival.
Towner is an inspiring space for all types of groups to explore and enjoy and we offer a variety of packages to help you make the most of your visit.
As well as offering regular Art Store Tours on alternate Sundays & Tuesdays (find out more) we can also accommodate Private Art Store Tours which are a perfect excursion for groups (NADFAS, WI, U3A etc) or social outings for friends. A booking form and FAQs are available to download below. You can purchase a Gift Voucher for a Private Art Store Tour as a gift for someone else.
If you would like to visit with a school or other education group (schools, colleges, universities, teachers) please see our Educational Group Visits page.
Group and Private Art Store Tours
A behind-the-scenes visit to our Art Store is an ideal outing for a large group or a private visit with friends. We will work with you to tailor the content to suit your specific interests and ensure you get the most from your visit. To complete a special day out, we can also arrange catering on your behalf including reserved seating (where available).
These personalised private tours make an excellent gift for the art-lover in your life.
Private tours are charged at £80 for up to 5 people. This is a special opportunity to go behind the scenes with an expert guide and find out more about the works and artists in our extensive and varied Collection. The tour will last approximately one hour. If you wish to invite more than 5 people you can pay for additional spaces on the day. Additional spaces will be charged at £12 per person, with a maximum number of 12 people in total on one tour.
If you are looking to bring a larger group, please contact us directly to discuss the options for arranging this and costs involved.
Our FAQ document below may be a useful reference point when planning your visit.
For any further queries please contact dutymanagers@townereastbourne.org.uk or call 01323 434675.
To book a private or group tour, please read our FAQs and then complete the booking form below.
Go behind the scenes and enjoy a fascinating introduction to our Art Store, which houses an impressive Collection of over 5000 works. Starting with the original Victorian bequest, your tour will then cover works by artists such as Eric Ravilious, Duncan Grant, Sandra Blow, Alfred Wallis, Alice Neel and Tacita Dean. Combine with a visit to our café and our new shop to make a day of it. We also offer gift vouchers for Private Art Store Tours at a time of your choice.
£10/£9 concession & Towner members