The Great Wishing Turtle of Eastbourne

3.5/5
(182) · Historical landmark in Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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The Wish Tower is a historic Martello Tower built to protect the UK from possible invasion by Napoleon. Eastbourne's early 1800s Martello Tower, …

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3.5/5 · 182 reviews
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Aug 12, 2024
Untidy dirty streets..such a shame. The town has so many beautiful buildings many of them hotels but no one seemed to have any respect either for the town or themselves. I walked from the rail statio… Full review by Christine F
Jul 28, 2023
Unfortunately, this Martello tower, which looks a bit sorry for itself, is only open occasionally (the website has to be checked for information). What once was its dry moat is now Eastbourne Peace … Full review by 857geoffh
Mar 31, 2022
Martello tower situated at the western end of Eastbourne Beach. The Tower itself has survived in good condition and is surrounded by a peaceful garden, which is a sun trap on a nice day and a great p… Full review by w0tcha

Questions & answers

Q:
What are the opening hours?
A:
As the tower is run by volunteers, there's no fixed hours. Keep an eye on our website for upcoming dates
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Answer by Tyler M · May 19, 2024
Q:
How far from town centre
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about 4/5 minutes walk from the centre
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Frequently asked questions

Q:
When is the Tower open?
A:
We’re run by a small group of volunteers so aren’t currently able to open regularly. We try and open when the weather is sunny for open days.
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