The Coaster 13X bus stops right outside the visitor centre, heading from both Eastbourne and Brighton. In summer it runs hourly on Saturdays, every 20 minutes on Sundays and every 2 hours on weekdays. During winter it runs hourly only on Sundays.

From Saturday 28th March, the Eastbourne Sightseeing open top bus runs every half an hour, 7 days a week, and also stops right outside the visitor centre on its way from Eastbourne seafront towards Birling Gap and East Dean. You can hop on and off all day.

You will find us on the Beachy Head Road, right next to The Beachy Head Pub. Follow brown tourist signs for Beachy Head and Countryside Centre from the A259 or Eastbourne Seafront.

There is ample parking in any of the Beachy Head Car Parks operated by Eastbourne Borough Council. The main Beachy Head Car Park is nearest. Parking charges start at £1.50 for 1 hour to £5.90 for all day.

Monthly and Annual parking permits are also available. Day tickets and permits are valid in all Downland Estate car parks.

All parking tickets can be purchased via the RingGo app or website using Location Code 46366.

Well behaved four legged friends and waggy tails are very welcome inside the visitor centre as long as their owner is on a short lead please. We provide a water bowl and free dog treats.

We promote responsible dog ownership and ask that you also keep your dog on a lead near the cliff edge and when crossing fields with livestock.

We even provide free dog poop bags if you run out or forget to bring them, just ask at reception.

The visitor centre is accessible and all on one level. The main public toilet facilities and accessible toilet are located in the main Beachy Head Car Park. Public toilets cost £1 and require contactless payment. The disabled toilet is free with a RADAR key.

The Peace Path just opposite the visitor centre is laid with tarmac but is steep in places.

The old Beachy Head Story was free, why do we charge?

Eastbourne Borough Council used to run the old Beachy Head Story. It is now run by Animazing, a local Community Interest Company. We have to pay rent, electricity, etc., and our lovely staff. We do not aim to make a profit and do not have any shareholders. Any surplus will be invested in enhancing the experience, community projects, and supporting the local environment.

You can visit our shop and tourist information point for free. Contactless payments are preferred.