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.

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National Trust

National Trust organises events at this location

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


Weather forecast

  • 18/04/24

    10° 4%
  • 18/04/24

    10° 8%
  • 19/04/24

    10° 14%
  • 19/04/24

    10° 14%

Weather forecast for Birling Gap (beach) (0.2 miles away) updated 18/04/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Stargazing evening at the Observatory Science Centre

    Friday 30th August 2024 from 18:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN (10.7 miles away)

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  • Wealden Astronomers monthly meeting and observing

    Friday 30th August 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing evening at the Observatory Science Centre

    Saturday 31st August 2024 from 18:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN (10.7 miles away)

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  • Lewes Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Wednesday 4th September 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Lewes Town Hall, Lewes, BN7 2QS (12.3 miles away)

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  • Brighton Astro monthly meeting and stargazing

    Thursday 5th September 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Wagner Hall - Brighton, Brighton, BN1 2RU (16.3 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

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  • Foot of the Downs

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

    Stay & Gaze

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