Wish Tower is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN21 4BY), in the parish of Eastbourne, unparished area.

How do I get to Wish Tower?

The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN21 4BY.

Is Wish Tower free to visit?

Yes, Wish Tower is free to enter.

How do I get to Wish Tower?

The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN21 4BY.

Natural landmarks · South East England

Wish Tower

In or near Westham.

Free admission

Wish Tower — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Eastbourne · 1.0 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Wish Tower is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Wish Tower, a Martello tower from the early 1800s, is located on Eastbourne's seafront. It is maintained by the Wish Tower Friends, a volunteer group dedicated to preserving the tower and promoting its historical significance.

Place summary

Wish Tower is located in Eastbourne, South-East England, with the postcode BN21. This structure is notable for its historical significance, serving as a coastal defence during the 19th century.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.7612, 0.2862
County: East Sussex
District: Eastbourne
Parish: Eastbourne, unparished area
Postcode: BN21 4BY
Parliamentary constituency: Eastbourne
Nearest railway station: Eastbourne — 1 km
Official site: www.wishtower.org.uk

Sources

osm: way/822219096 (ODbL)

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