What do the South Downs mean to you? Come and explore this extraordinary landscape through art, stories and hands‑on activities at our Downland Art Trail Creative Open Day.
Spend the day with our partnership of community artists, heritage experts, rangers and volunteers, discovering installations inspired by the chalk grasslands, wildlife and ancient history of Butts Brow.
What’s on:
🎨 10.30am – Morning artist workshops
• Join Loupe Cooper in Butts Lane Meadow (Little Sheepdown) and explore meadow flowers, moths and ancient maps through art and close observation
OR
• Join Ruthie Martin by Butts Brow Car Park and create imaginative, tactile responses to the land and its sounds
🚶 12–1pm – Guided walk
Walk the Downland Art Trail: Explore a beautiful and thought-provoking trail of Eastbourne Downland-inspired artwork.
🎨 2pm – Afternoon artist workshops
Head to the artist you didn’t meet in the morning and try something new!
✨ All day:
• Chat with heritage and ecology experts (and handle local ancient artefacts!)
• Try your hand at fleece felting
• Find out how you can help care for this rare and beautiful landscape
Where to start:
📍 Butts Brow Car Park, Butts Ln, Eastbourne BN20 9EP
🚌 Free shuttle buses all day from Willingdon Memorial Hall (BN20 9AY) to the top of Butts Brow and back.
Free event – everyone welcome!
Come for an hour or stay for the day, get creative and see the South Downs differently.
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