The Wish Tower
Observation Decks & Towers
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Sights & Landmarks
Attraction
About
The Wish Tower is a historic Martello Tower built to protect the UK from possible invasion by Napoleon. Eastbourne's early 1800s Martello Tower, now looked after by the Wish Tower Friends volunteer group. The Wish Tower Friends are a group of volunteers, from Eastbourne and beyond, who want to encourage more people to visit and appreciate the Wish Tower. Since first taking over the lease, we have successfully cleared the tower of assorted junk and subsequently conducted tours for over 10,000 people. We are working to secure funding to help preserve the building for future generations to enjoy.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes