This 19th-century building in Eastbourne, East Sussex, served as a coastguard station until 1971. Now a museum, it showcases the maritime history of the area, with exhibits on the role of the coastguards, the history of the Lifeboat Service, and the town's fishing industry.
Within the Rhossili Beach area. It is an interesting and beautiful English landmark - a good relaxation spot for the family. There's a large sunflower garden close by
What a lovely place to visit, although the weather wasn't the best
Great fairly easy walk to the top of the headland, though a bit bumpy, can be done by a wheelchair. Out of causeway walking times (you have about 5 hours to get across and back), it's still worth doing. The views are beautiful and with a good sea breeze, very refreshing. The toilets at the National Trust car park are open pretty much all day, useful if you're of a certain age . The hotel has dog friendly outdoor seating and the ale is good.
Fantastic views of the Worms Head and causeway and in the opposite direction, 5 miles of golden sands to Burry Holmes. A bit further around the point takes you to the beautiful Fall bay. We often picnic here because it is so peaceful.
Importantly, the coastguard posts the timing to cross the causeway. Ignore this at your peril! Depending on the time of year and weather conditions, the causeway can look very different. Today it was a maelstrom of waves crashing over the reef. On other days it can be benign and welcoming.
Has good advice and tide times for crossing the causeway to worms head.
Good for kids
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Within the Rhossili Beach area. It is an interesting and beautiful English landmark - a good relaxation spot for the family. There's a large sunflower garden close by
What a lovely place to visit, although the weather wasn't the best
Great fairly easy walk to the top of the headland, though a bit bumpy, can be done by a wheelchair. Out of causeway walking times (you have about 5 hours to get across and back), it's still worth doing. The views are beautiful and with a good sea breeze, very refreshing. The toilets at the National Trust car park are open pretty much all day, useful if you're of a certain age . The hotel has dog friendly outdoor seating and the ale is good.
Fantastic views of the Worms Head and causeway and in the opposite direction, 5 miles of golden sands to Burry Holmes. A bit further around the point takes you to the beautiful Fall bay. We often picnic here because it is so peaceful.
Importantly, the coastguard posts the timing to cross the causeway. Ignore this at your peril! Depending on the time of year and weather conditions, the causeway can look very different. Today it was a maelstrom of waves crashing over the reef. On other days it can be benign and welcoming.
Has good advice and tide times for crossing the causeway to worms head.
