Towner Eastbourne
Eastbourne
Towner is an award-winning contemporary art gallery and museum for South East England. We present major exhibitions of UK and international contemporary art.
In addition to inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions, Towner offers a programme of talks and events, as well as regular cinema screenings, and workshops for children and families
There's Wriggle Room - Towner’s free, drop-in programme for under 5s and their caregivers on selected Tuesdays during term time.
And a family day every half term, with a bookable quiet first hour
You can find out what's on and filter results by date, accessibility, type etc
Accessibility
Mobility and/or building
- Wheel Chair Accessible venue
- Wheel Chair Accessible Entrance
- Wheelchair Accessible Lift
- Wheelchair Loan
At Towner we always aim to be accessible to all and will do our best to make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Staff are always available to provide support if needed and you can also contact us in advance if you wish to discuss some specific requirements that you may need some support with. Please contact us on 01323 434675 or towner@townereastbourne.org.uk
We offer -
A very large lift to all floors, which is particularly useful for groups
A manual wheelchair for visitors to use on site (contact us to book in advance)
2 wheelchair accessible seats in the cinema
Sensory Bags containing aids such as ear defenders, fidget toys, mini-magnifiers, colour paddles and Sunflower lanyards are available for the duration of your visit
We don’t have a permanent Quiet Space but will always be happy to find one on the day. Just speak to one of our team
Seating is provided in our spaces, wherever possible, and we also have portable stools available on request that you can carry with you
If you have particular needs in the event of an emergency evacuation, please inform the welcome desk on arrival
Toileting/Changing
- Accessible Toilets
- Grab/Drop Down Rails
Hearing Assistance
- Hearing loop
An induction loop system at the welcome desk and in the cinema
Regular captioned screenings in our cinema
Captions are included as standard in any films produced by Towner
British Sign Language tours or exhibitions
Blind/Visually Impaired
- Large Print Leaflets / Guides / Menus
Large-print exhibition guides for all exhibitions. These can also be downloaded from our website before your visit.
Guide, hearing, and assistance dogs are welcome at Towner – feel free to ask at the welcome desk for a water bowl
Alt-Text description is provided in our social media posts
Guide Dogs
- Guide Dogs Welcome
Offers & Events
Location
Devonshire Park, 82 College Road
Eastbourne, BN21 4JJ
This page was last updated on 21 May 2025