Local Reviews
In December 2011, Gill H said about Towner Eastbourne
The Towner is only a few years old, and has frequent changes of display of art both contemporary and old. It is situated next door to the Congress Theater and is about a five minute walk from the Wish Tower cafe on the seafront. It is easy to find, there is a bus stop a few minutes walk away, and you can catch it near the station in Terminus Rd. There is a car park in College Rd which is pay and display, but also on street parking. There are seven spaces for Blue Badge holders in the car park next to the Towner.
It is a huge white building with a gift shop just inside the entrance, next to a large downstairs gallery which has frequently changing displays. There is an enormous lift which can take 80 people, or lots of wheelchairs, and as it rises you can see the Downs through the tall window at the back of it. There are also stairs, and the back staircase overlooks Devonshire Park where the tennis championships are held.
For disabled people it provides no problems at all. The entrance is flat on the pavement and it's such a spacious place that getting around is easy. There are lightweight seats in the galleries that you can carry to sit near whatever you want to look at, and there is an assistant in every gallery to answer any questions, as well as books to browse about the artist whose work is on display.
There is a cafe/bar with spectacular views of the Downs from the balcony. Toilets are nearby.
Entry is free, but some of the exhibitions have a charge of a few pounds. All the staff are friendly and helpful, and it is a very pleasant place to spend an hour or two.
It is a huge white building with a gift shop just inside the entrance, next to a large downstairs gallery which has frequently changing displays. There is an enormous lift which can take 80 people, or lots of wheelchairs, and as it rises you can see the Downs through the tall window at the back of it. There are also stairs, and the back staircase overlooks Devonshire Park where the tennis championships are held.
For disabled people it provides no problems at all. The entrance is flat on the pavement and it's such a spacious place that getting around is easy. There are lightweight seats in the galleries that you can carry to sit near whatever you want to look at, and there is an assistant in every gallery to answer any questions, as well as books to browse about the artist whose work is on display.
There is a cafe/bar with spectacular views of the Downs from the balcony. Toilets are nearby.
Entry is free, but some of the exhibitions have a charge of a few pounds. All the staff are friendly and helpful, and it is a very pleasant place to spend an hour or two.
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In December 2011, Anna C said about Towner Eastbourne
This is the best addtion to Eastbourne. Check it out..!
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In January 2012, grandad c said about Towner Eastbourne
If you have fifty minutes to spare take a walk through this gem of an art centre.
Clean, tidy entrance and shop. Large lift to the three floors in use. The special exhibitions are interesting and in my opinion 'modern'. The permanent display of painting and art work include some hidden treasures - check our the paintings and Wedgwood of Eric Ravilious. The whole place is well lit, well run and well worth a visit.
Clean, tidy entrance and shop. Large lift to the three floors in use. The special exhibitions are interesting and in my opinion 'modern'. The permanent display of painting and art work include some hidden treasures - check our the paintings and Wedgwood of Eric Ravilious. The whole place is well lit, well run and well worth a visit.
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In January 2012, SapphireGreen said about Towner Eastbourne
I visited Towner in December, with my young niece and nephew. We attended a 'Christmas Creations' family workshop, and it was truly fantastic, especially as it was free to attend. Amazing value, especially for families on low incomes, such as I.
The gallery itself is easily accessible - with what could be the largest elevator I have ever seen! I am passionate about architecture, so visiting the Towner gallery was a treat because it is a stunning example of exciting architecture.
The cafe is somewhat overpriced, but the coffee is great. There is a lovely gift shop with a range of quirky bits and pieces.
I personally preferred the modern art on the second floor, compared to the stuffy art on the first floor, but there was a film by Tacita Dean which credits the gallery greatly. They have a lovely piece by Grayson Perry too. Staff are welcoming and knowledgable - willing to explain more about the modern art on display.
I found my experience was hindered slightly by the locals being rather vocal about their dislike of modern art. It would have been great if they'd have taken the opportunity to understand the work instead of writing it off straight away.
If you like arechitecture and modern art, I highly recommend it.
The gallery itself is easily accessible - with what could be the largest elevator I have ever seen! I am passionate about architecture, so visiting the Towner gallery was a treat because it is a stunning example of exciting architecture.
The cafe is somewhat overpriced, but the coffee is great. There is a lovely gift shop with a range of quirky bits and pieces.
I personally preferred the modern art on the second floor, compared to the stuffy art on the first floor, but there was a film by Tacita Dean which credits the gallery greatly. They have a lovely piece by Grayson Perry too. Staff are welcoming and knowledgable - willing to explain more about the modern art on display.
I found my experience was hindered slightly by the locals being rather vocal about their dislike of modern art. It would have been great if they'd have taken the opportunity to understand the work instead of writing it off straight away.
If you like arechitecture and modern art, I highly recommend it.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In February 2012, RRJ81 said about Towner Eastbourne
Enjoyed spending an hour looking at the the various exhibitions over the two floors. Great baby changing facilities and cafe as well.
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In May 2023, Mara Thorne said about Towner Eastbourne
We visit the Towner Gallery whenever we are in the area, particularly given that it houses the Ravilious collection. Previously, we have been frustrated at the small number of Ravilious paintings actually on display - although obviously they do need to rotate their displays to allow paintings to "rest" away from the light. On this occasion, there were more paintings on display than usual, which was good. We also went round the 100 year anniversary exhibition, which was a mixed bag, as expected. Some paintings were very much to our liking, others very much the opposite. That's the nature of art: some you like, some you don't. But it was well-displayed with plenty of information about the exhibits. A much-needed cup of tea in the cafe refreshed us before we left. All in all, a pretty satisfying experience.
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