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


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Events nearby

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  • Wealden Astronomers monthly meeting and observing

    Friday 24th April 2026 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

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

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  • Stargazing at Chalk Farm

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Chalk Farm Hotel, Willingdon, BN20 9JD (4.3 miles away)

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  • Stargazing at Chalk Farm

    Saturday 25th April 2026 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Chalk Farm Hotel, Willingdon, BN20 9JD (4.3 miles away)

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  • Worthing Astronomers Club Night

    Friday 1st May 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 2nd May 2026 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

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