Birling Gap

Birling Gap

Birling Gap, Eastbourne, Sussex, BN20 0AB

National Trust coastal car park and part of the famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs with plenty of free parking after 6pm.


Birling Gap is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

National Trust

National Trust organises events at this location

Please contact National Trust directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 24/04/24

    4%
  • 24/04/24

    4%
  • 25/04/24

    5%
  • 25/04/24

    5%

Weather forecast for Birling Gap (beach) (0.2 miles away) updated 24/04/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Crawley Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 17th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    The Haven Centre - Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4LJ (29.0 miles away)

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  • Star Party at Earth Camp

    Saturday 25th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Earth Camp - Chailey, North Chailey, BN8 4HR (17.6 miles away)

    More info
  • Wealden Astronomers monthly meeting and observing

    Friday 31st May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, BN27 1RN (10.4 miles away)

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 1st June 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Willingdon Memorial Hall, Willingdon, BN20 9HT (4.4 miles away)

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  • Worthing Astronomers observing night (location TBC)

    Saturday 1st June 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT (29.4 miles away)

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Foot of the Downs

    Fulking, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9LP (21.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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