The Blue Heart Bourne River Project

A journey along the Bourne from source to sea 

Much of Eastbourne’s identity is informed by the Bourne, an ancient water source that threads its way across (mostly under) the town, finally arriving at the sea.

This community project will bring the Bourne’s story alive through a range of activities: archaeology, creative writing, folklore, memory and local history. We’ll be using sound recording to capture and share our experiences and discoveries.

Understanding how water moves in the area is key to helping Eastbourne and south Wealden become more resilient to flooding and in managing water more sustainably.

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Latest Events

Geophysics in Manor Gardens and St Mary’s Church Parsonage: 21/11/2023

Volunteers from the National Trust joined Jo and East Sussex County Council’s Heritage Engagement Officer Katherine Buckland for the geophys element of the Bourne Project. Two sites were surveyed ahead of the digs in February.