The Four Directions
Warren Hill dew pond, Eastbourne · 25 October to 31 October 2026
Photo: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0
Four green oak benches by East Sussex sculptor Will Spankie sit at the compass points around the Warren Hill dew pond in Eastbourne. Each bench is inscribed with a text by Alinah Azadeh, and the artwork was commissioned by Towner Eastbourne. The free, open-air installation suits anyone wanting a quiet place to rest with views across Eastbourne, Pevensey Bay and Beachy Head.
Highlights
- Four 2.5 metre green oak benches at the compass points
- Inscribed texts by Alinah Azadeh, commissioned by Towner Eastbourne
- Free to visit at any time, with views to Beachy Head
Getting there
Warren Hill dew pond, BN21 4JJ
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