Did you know The Wish Tower has survived numerous plans for its demolition? Read our blog, written by our new volunteer Judy - and find out more! wishtower.org.uk/historical-s...

We are open this Sunday! Join us from 1 to 4pm. Free entry. Explore the Wish Tower, a Martello tower built in the early 1800s to defend the south coast during the Napoleonic Wars. Your donations help keep the tower open. #Eastbourne #WishTower #MartelloTower #LocalHistory #VisitEastbourne

We're open this weekend for the 999 Weekend. Join us Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4pm. Free entry. Explore the Wish Tower and discover over 200 years of Eastbourne’s history. Head up to the roof and enjoy views across the seafront. Your donations help keep the tower open. #Eastbourne #WishTower

We are open this Saturday for the Eastbourne Carnival. Join us from 2 to 5pm. Free entry. Explore the Wish Tower and discover over 200 years of Eastbourne’s history. Head up to the roof and watch parts of the carnival from above. Your donations help keep the tower open. #Eastbourne #WishTower

We are open this Saturday! 🎉 Join us from 1 to 4pm. Free entry Explore the Wish Tower and discover over 200 years of Eastbourne’s history. Head up to the roof and enjoy the views 🏰 Your donations help keep the tower open #Eastbourne #WishTower #MartelloTower #LocalHistory #VisitEastbourne

We’re open this Sunday, 12–4pm. FREE ENTRY. Come and explore the Wish Tower. Learn about Eastbourne’s history and enjoy views from the roof. Your donations help keep the Tower open! #Eastbourne #WishTower #MartelloTower #LocalHistory #VisitEastbourne #FreeEvent

Wow - a busy weekend at the Wish Tower! Wonderful to welcome 936 visitors to our first openings of 2026! ☀️

We are thrilled to announce our first opening of 2026! 🎉 Join us next weekend, 2nd and 3rd May, 1–4pm. FREE ENTRY. Explore the Wish Tower and discover over 200 years of Eastbourne’s history. Head up to the roof and enjoy the views. #Eastbourne #WishTower #MartelloTower #LocalHistory

The Wish Tower Friends are delighted to share that we welcomed an incredible 3,664 visitors and have been incredibly grateful to receive £2,130 in donations in 2025 - it's been a record-breaking year. Find out more: wishtower.org.uk/a-record-bre...

It's our final opening of 2025! Come along and catch us before we pause over the winter months - find out about Martello Towers, Eastbourne's history, and how our Tower has been used throughout its 200+ year history. FREE ENTRY, 1-4PM #eastbourne #visiteastbourne #martellotower #localhistory

We're open this Sunday, 1-4pm! FREE ENTRY. Explore our Martello Tower and learn about Eastbourne's history! #eastbourne #martellotower #martello #localhistory #localheritage

We're open this Sunday, 1-4pm! FREE ENTRY. Explore our Martello Tower and learn about Eastbourne's history! #eastbourne #martellotower #martello #localhistory #localheritage

Looking for something to do this Sunday? 🤔 The Wish Tower will be open on October 5th, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Wrap up warm and pop in to discover some local history and enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery from the roof! 🍂

✨ We're open tomorrow, 1-4pm! ✨ 💙 Come and check out a stunning part of Eastbourne's history! 💙 #eastbourne #visiteastbourne #localheritage #localhistory #martellotower

✨Brilliant to welcome over 300 visitors to The Wish Tower over the past two weeks as part of #HeritageOpenDays 👉Read more on our new blog: wishtower.org.uk/until-next-y... 🩵Thank you to everyone who came along! #eastbourne #localhistory #localheritage #martello

We're open this weekend! As part of #HeritageOpenDays, we're open Saturday and Sunday, 1-4pm - FREE ENTRY! No booking required - and the Wish Tower Friends will be on hand to answer any questions you have. #eastbourne #eastsussex #visiteastbourne #martello #localheritage

⏰ Time's running out to book! Come and learn about the quirky architecture of Eastbourne's iconic Martello Tower on a guided tour. Pre-booking is essential - book today via: wishtower.org.uk/hod-2025 #eastbourne #visiteastbourne #eastsussex #martellotower #HeritageOpenDays

We (mostly) managed to stay dry! Wonderful to welcome 62 visitors to The Wish Tower today as part of #HeritageOpenDays

Fantastic to be open this afternoon as part of #HeritageOpenDays #eastbourne

We're sorry that due to today's poor weather conditions, we will no longer be open this afternoon.

We're open this weekend! As part of #HeritageOpenDays, we're open Saturday and Sunday, 1-4pm - FREE ENTRY! No booking required - and the Wish Tower Friends will be on hand to answer any questions you have. #eastbourne #eastsussex #visiteastbourne #martello #localheritage

⏰ Time's running out to book! Come and learn about the quirky architecture of our Martello Tower on a guided tour. Pre-booking is essential - book today via: wishtower.org.uk/hod-2025 #eastbourne #visiteastbourne #eastsussex #martellotower #HeritageOpenDays

Less than a week to go until our first FREE Heritage Open Days events! Come and learn about the quirky architecture of our Martello Tower on a guided tour. Pre-booking is essential - book today via: wishtower.org.uk/hod-2025 #eastbourne #eastsussex #martellotower #martello #localhistory

The Wish Tower Friends are holding 8 FREE events in September, as part of Heritage Open Days! 🏰✨ Step inside part of Eastbourne's history - with open days and architectural tours! Pre-booking is essential for our architectural tours. Book and learn more on our website: wishtower.org.uk/hod-2025

Brilliant to welcome 119 visitors on another scorching hot open afternoon!

Visit the Wish Tower this Sunday, 24th August! 🏰 We're open from 1- 4pm for you to come and explore the fascinating history of Eastbourne's iconic Martello Tower and enjoy the wonderful views from the roof. FREE ENTRY. Donations to help maintain our historic landmark are always greatly appreciated

The Wish Tower Friends are holding 8 more FREE events in September, as part of Heritage Open Days! 🏰✨ Come along for a free self-guided visit or architectural tour - all info of dates, times, and booking on our website: wishtower.org.uk/hod-2025

A delightful day to open, not a cloud in the sky!

After a few rainy weekends, the weather looks more promising this time around - we'll be delighted to open for visitors this Sunday, 10th August. Free entry, with donations to help keep the Tower open greatly appreciated. #eastbourne #eastsussex #martellotower #localhistory #visiteastbourne

What a glorious, sunny afternoon at the Tower! We loved welcoming 134 visitors today, helping us raise vital funds to care for our iconic Martello Tower. ☀️ #eastbourne #eastsussex #sussex #localheritage #martellotower

Visit the Wish Tower this Sunday, June 29th! 🏰 We're open from 1 til 4pm for you to come and explore the fascinating history of Eastbourne's iconic Martello Tower. FREE ENTRY. Donations are always greatly appreciated! Hope to see you! 👋 #WishTower #Eastbourne #MartelloTower #VisitEastbourne

Visit the Wish Tower this Sunday, June 22nd! 🏰 We're open from 1 til 4pm for you to come and explore the fascinating history of Eastbourne's iconic Martello Tower. FREE ENTRY. Donations are always gratefully accepted. 🙏 Hope to see you! 👋 #WishTower #Eastbourne #MartelloTower #VisitEastbourne

We've had an incredible start to the year - with over 2,000 visitors so far! Read our new blog post to learn more about what we've been up to: wishtower.org.uk/june-2025-up...

Visit the Wish Tower this Sunday, June 8th! 🏰 We're open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for you to come and explore the fascinating history of Eastbourne's iconic Martello Tower and enjoy the wonderful views from the roof.

Visit the Wish Tower this Saturday, May 31st! We will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🏰 Come and explore the history of our fantastic Martello Tower and enjoy the stunning views from the top Entry is FREE! All donations towards the Tower's upkeep are very welcome and greatly appreciated 🙏

Visitors admiring the view on another sunny open day! #eastbourne

Looking for something to do this Sunday? 🤔 Pop in and explore the Wish Tower! We're open on May 25th between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. It's a great chance to discover some local history and take in the beautiful coastal scenery 🏰

Explore the Wish Tower this Sunday! We're open on 18th May from 1 to 5pm Come along to discover the history of this fascinating Martello Tower and enjoy the fantastic views from the roof Entry is FREE (donations are greatly appreciated) #WishTower #Eastbourne #MartelloTower #VisitEastbourne

Delightful to welcome 113 visitors to the Wish Tower on this sunny day! Thank you to all who came along!

Absolutely beautiful weather today to visit our Martello Tower, and we're open til 4! #eastbourne #visiteastbourne #eastsussex #localheritage

Visit the Wish Tower this Sunday, May 11th! We're open from 1 PM to 4 PM 🏰 It's a great chance to explore Eastbourne's iconic Martello Tower and learn about its past Entry is FREE, with donations always welcome to support our historic landmark ✨ #WishTower #Eastbourne #SundayOuting

Wonderful to welcome over 800 visitors to the Wish Tower over this weekend - and to see some magnificent motors from our stunning roof! #eastbourne #localhistory #localheritage #martellotower

We're open today and joined on the Western Lawns by the Magnificent Motors show!

Get ready for a BUMPER Bank Holiday Weekend at the Wish Tower! 🥳 We're open across all three days, with something for everyone: Open Days: Sat 3rd & Sun 4th, May, 1 PM - 4 PM. Explore the tower and enjoy the views! Entry is FREE (donations greatly appreciated)

There's still spaces for our Architectural Tour on Bank Holiday, Monday 5th May! Learn about the design features of Martello Towers, and what changes have been made to our own Tower 73 over the years. Entry is free, but pre-booking via our website is essential! wishtower.org.uk/event/archit...

Explore the Wish Tower this Sunday! We're open on April 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🏰 Come along to discover the history of this fascinating Martello Tower and enjoy the fantastic views from the roof Entry is FREE (donations welcome!). See you there! 👋 #WishTower #Eastbourne #MartelloTower

Looking for a FREE activity this Easter Sunday? 🐇 Explore the historic Wish Tower! We're open on April 20th from 1pm to 4pm. Enjoy an amazing view and learn about Eastbourne's past. FREE ENTRY FOR ALL! #WishTower #Eastbourne #Easter #FreeEntryUK #MartelloTower #HistoryLover #SundayActivity

Today, the Friends of Eastbourne Seafront's new 2025 Welcome Team members came for a tour of the Tower to help familiarise themselves with the unique places along the seafront so they can help visitors this Summer! #sussexhistory #eastbourne #visiteastbourne #martello #martellotower #localhistory

The Wish Tower Friends are delighted to offer a special architectural tour of the Wish Tower. Learn about the design features Martello Towers, and what changes have been made to our Tower throughout the years. Pre-booking is essential - visit our website to book:

Fancy a visit to the Wish Tower? We're open this Sunday, April 13th, between 1 PM and 4 PM. Pop in to explore the tower and enjoy the fantastic view from the top! ☀️ #WishTower #Eastbourne #MartelloTower #SussexHistory #FreeEntry #LocalHeritage #LocalHistory #VisitEastbourne