Interactive Gallery

Our interactive space has loads of hands on activities, so you can have fun indoors while learning about the history of Beachy Head and the lighthouses.

For younger visitors, pick up a Mission pack at reception with activities to do in the visitor centre and a guide to The Landmarks Trail.

The Lighthouse

Lighthouse Model

The Lighthouse

Find out how a Fresnel lens was used to make a lighthouse appear to flash, and how different flash patterns helped sailors to navigate the seas safely. And learn what is actually inside Beachy Head Lighthouse.

Map Table

Zoom around Beachy Head with our animated digital map table. See the lighthouses, South Downs Way, Whitbread Hollow, and more from a very different viewpoint.

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Lighthouse Identification

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Lighthouse Identification

Can you work out which lighthouse is flashing in this interactive game?

GPS Sat Nav Game

How does your Sat Nav know where you are? Check out this interactive game to find out.

GPS Sat Nav Game

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Morse Code and Semaphore

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Morse Code and Semaphore

Use morse code and semaphore flags to communicate with your friends or family on the other side of the room, just like they did between the Lloyds Watch Tower and passing cargo ships 150 years ago.

Wall Map

Solve the clues and survey local landmarks from our replica Trig Pillar to complete the giant wall map of Beachy Head.

Wall Map

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Weather Station

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Weather Station

Learn about the impact the weather has on Beachy Head's residents and travellers. Check out the current conditions from our very own weather station and radar from weather satellites high above the Earth.

The View

Take in the spectacular views through our panoramic window, from Belle Tout to Warren Hill, all from the comfort of the visitor centre.
Take a closer look with our video telescope or try out some binoculars.

The View

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat

Can you find the cheeky lighthouse keeper's cat and all the letters they have hidden around the visitor centre?

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Supported by

Chalk Cliff Trust
Eastbourne Borough Council