2024 Events

  • Christian Funnell - Single Use

    Cuckmere Sculpture Festival

    Come and enjoy exquisite art and sculpture, by a host of artists, this late May Bank Holiday Weekend. With unparalleled views of Cuckmere Haven as their backdrop, this will be a unique experience, not to be missed!

    Entry is FREE!

    Refreshments will be available at 5 Coastguard Cottages and the Cable Hut.

    Dates: Sat 25th - Mon 27th May

    Time: 10am - 5pm

    Locations: 5 & 6 Coastguard Cottages & The Cable House

  • National Garden Scheme - 5 Coastguard Cottages

    This iconic garden at Coastguard Cottages overlooking the Seven Sisters will be known to many from a distance, but this garden is rarely seen. Nestled on the cliff top in the South Downs National Park with sea views. Planted with native plants and spring bulbs in April and poppies, herbs and acanthus in June it is a perfect setting for the owners sculpture and pottery display. An embryonic vegetable plot and beehives contribute to attracting wildlife to the garden. Note steep cliff drop, children to be supervised at all times.

    A wide deck provides the venue to take in the view and have homemade refreshments.

    Small items of pottery, cards and art for sale at the cottage.

    Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Cuckmere Haven SOS & the National Garden Scheme.

    Dates:

    13th & 14th April

    15th & 16th June

    Time: 10am - 5pm

    Admission:

    Adults - £5

    Children - Free

  • Cable House Open Days

    Cable House 14 is a tiny but significant part of the world wide cable story that now sees 98% of all international communication transported on the seabed. The house will welcome visitors and include extensive displays, information and talks explaining how this amazing technology developed and how Britain played a major part in its success. This intriguing little hidden gem is one of the few remaining cable stations that once lined the coast.

    Also enjoy works by major local artists and take home a treasure to remind you of your visit.

    Dates:

    29th, 30th & 31st March

    1st, 13th, 14th &27th April

    4th, 5th, 6th, 25th, 26th & 27th May

    15th & 16th June

    6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th & 15th Sept

    Time: 11am - 5pm (September dates 11am - 4pm)

  • Author Reading & Discussion

    Author Reading & Discussion

    We welcome to this very special venue,  Rob Magnuson Smith and Nicholas Royle to discuss their recent books Seaweed Rising  and David Bowie, Enid Blyton and the sun machine.

    This event is FREE, but as space is limited, must be booked through the website.

    Date: Saturday 27th April 2024

    Venue: 5 Coastguard Cottages, Cuckmere Haven, Seaford, BN25 4AR

    Time: 4pm

    Refreshments will be available, and proceeds from these sales will go towards Cuckmere Haven SOS.

  • Heritage Open Days

    6 Coastguard Cottages will be open to visitors 7th/8th/14th/15th Sept

    10am - 4pm on Saturdays

    10am - 3pm on Sundays

    The Cable House will be open

    7th/8th/11th/12th/13th/14th/15th Sept

    10am - 4pm

    Booking not required.

    Dogs welcome!

    Access is uneven and there are steps, so accessibility is limited.