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Wealden District Council have closed the viewing platform and beach access steps further along the coast at Birling Gap until further notice and Hope Gap steps are closed at Seaford. Please do not try and walk from Cuckmere Haven along the beach with other Seven Sisters access points closed.

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Celebrating World Water Day!


Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March 2026

A weekend of walks, talks and events to celebrate our amazing water habitats.

Guided Walks

Discover local landscapes on a guided tour with expert rangers. All walks are free, but prebooking required – check individual listings for details of meeting points.

Saturday 21 March

Sunday 22 March

  • 09:00 Lullington Heath with Natural England
  • 10:00 Beachy Head to Whitbread Hollow with Eastbourne Downland Ranger
  • 13:00 Dews Ponds at Seven Sisters Country Park with South Downs National Park Ranger

View and Book Guided Walks

Dew Pond talks with author David Riviere

Sunday 22 March, Seven Sisters Country Park

  • 45 minute illustrated talk with David Riviere, author of ‘Dew Ponds’ published in 2025
  • Tickets free, or £15.99 with a signed copy of the book. Pre booking required.
  • 10.30am or 12noon

View and Book Dew Pond Talks

Chalk Reef of the Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone talk

Sunday 22 March, Seven Sisters Country Park

  • 45 minute illustrated talk with Sarah Ward, Sussex Wildlife Trust on the habitats and species in this precious landscape
  • 2pm
  • Free, prebooking required

View and Book Talks

Family Fun Day at Seven Sisters Country Park

Sunday 22 March, 10am – 4pm

A free, fun, interactive family day celebrating water with hands-on activities for all ages with The Aquifer Partnership, South East Water, South Downs National Park and many more!

No booking required come along and join the fun in the Pump Barn at the Visitor Centre.

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