Behind the Scenes Tour
Towner Eastbourne, Eastbourne · 18 October 2026
Photo: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0
A behind-the-scenes tour of the Towner Collection, with more than 5,000 works held in the bespoke art store at Towner Eastbourne. The tour begins with the original Victorian bequest and covers works by artists including Eric Ravilious, Duncan Grant, Sandra Blow, Alfred Wallis and Tacita Dean. It suits anyone interested in art and collections, and visitors can combine it with the café and shop.
Highlights
- Guided introduction to the Towner Collection's art store
- Covers the Victorian bequest and works by Ravilious, Grant and Wallis
- Starts at 2:00 PM on 18 October 2026, booking recommended
Getting there
Towner Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ
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