Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeological Society

Charity number 264190

President: Dr Mike Allen, MCIfA, FLS, FSA

Since the society was founded in 1867, its aim has been to stimulate and educate the public in the beauty, history and character of the countryside. The Society promotes these values with research, lectures, publications and resources available for education.

During the summer months we conduct archaeological research, excavations and walks.

From September to April on the fourth Friday of the month, we have a programme of speaker meetings taking place at St Saviour's Church Hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne BN21 4UT. Doors open at 7 pm with our speaker commencing at 7.30 pm.

Membership of ENHAS

As a member, you will receive a regular newsletter and have free entry to talks and events.

You can join by filling in and sending the form below, or by downloading the application form and returning it to the membership secretary.

Full membership costs £18, with an extra £8 for an additional member at the same address.

Associate members and those in full time education pay £8.

BACS details are:

Name: The Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeology Society

Sort code: 23-05-80. Acc No: 51076443

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Meetings at St Saviours Church Hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne
BN21 4UT

+44-1323 731792 - Secretary

Membership application

Colin Torode "A History of Pevensey Castle"

26/09/2025 07:30 PM - 26/09/2025 09:12 PM
St Saviour's church hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne

Colin will talk about the Roman Fort, Norman Castle and WW11 gun emplacements while also giving us an update on archaeological excavations and research over the last 100 years

Simon Stevens talk: Investigations at a WW1 camp at Cooden

24/10/2025 07:30 PM - 24/10/2025 09:16 PM
St Saviour's church hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne

Meeting, details TBA

28/11/2025 07:30 PM - 28/11/2025 09:18 PM
St Saviour's church hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne

Christmas meeting

12/12/2025 07:30 PM - 12/12/2025 09:19 PM
St Saviour's church hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne BN21 4UT

to include “A Beaker Pottery Making Workshop”

A visit to Seaford with Kevin Gordon

01/08/2025 10:30 AM - 01/08/2025 09:07 PM
Seaford Parish Church and museum

Meet at 10.30 at Seaford Parish Church, 18A Church St, Seaford BN25 1HG. Then a short walk to the Crypt at 23 Church St followed by a visit to Seaford Museum which is housed in a Martello Tower. Kevin is opening the museum especially for us. After his talk on the history of the Martello Tower and the museum you are free to wander around. Entrance to the museum is £4, cash only, sorry cards not accepted. Members and non-members welcome.

AGM and talk by Richard Anderton: Bird photography on the South Downs

25/04/2025 07:30 PM
St Saviour's church hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne

More details about Richard Anderton can be found on his website, https://www.wildwestbirds.org/

Talk by Natalie Cohen: Recent discoveries at Smallhythe Place, Kent

28/03/2025 07:30 PM
St Saviour's church hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne

Talk by Phil Beldon: 'Your Downs Needs You'

28/02/2025 07:30 PM
St Saviour's church hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne

Postponed from October 2024

Our Christmas meeting with several speakers and interesting displays

13/12/2024 07:30 PM
St Saviour's Church Hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne

Jane Clarke: a talk by the Finds Liaison Officer

22/11/2024 07:30 PM
St Saviour's Church Hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne

Adrian Backsall: 'The Old Town Forge'

25/10/2024 07:30 PM
St. Saviours Church Hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne BN21 4PA

Change of programme

Talk: Recent work at the White Horse Hill at Uffington, by Adrian Cox

27/09/2024 07:30 PM
St Saviour's Church Hall, Spencer Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4PA

Adrian will explain how his work with the National Trust at White Horse Hill is an example of how archaeology helps us protect and care for special places. Together with the archaeology he will talk about the flora and fauna.