On the 20th October 2026, Belle Tout welcomed members of the Cullinan family back to the lighthouse to celebrate 70 years sinde Edward and Joy Cullinan saved Belle Tout and turned it into a family home. We would like to share some photos from that day. Thank you to TK Photography
Belle Tout Lighthouse: The Early Years, Trinity House and the Story of a Maritime Landmark Discover the fascinating history of Belle Tout Lighthouse at Beachy Head, from its construction by Trinity House in the nineteenth century to the arrival of Beachy Head Lighthouse in 1902. Perched dramatically on the clifftops of Beachy Head in East […]
Seven decades after one family began restoring Belle Tout Lighthouse, their descendants joined its current owners and local dignitaries to celebrate the extraordinary story of a landmark saved for future generations. There are buildings with history, and then there is Belle Tout Lighthouse. Perched high above the Sussex coastline at Beachy Head, its story is […]
Belle Tout at 70: Celebrating Seven Decades of an Extraordinary Lighthouse On 20th September 2026, owner David Shaw and architect Dominic Cullinan joined Sarah Gorrell on BBC Radio Sussex to talk about the 70th anniversary celebrations. After the second world war, there were suggestions that the ruined Lighthouse should simply be demolished and its granite […]
Why granite? Belle Tout Lighthouse Tower is constructed from Granite, which was used extensively in 19th-century lighthouse construction, because it solved several major engineering problems at once. Why granite was preferred? Strength against waves and storms. Lighthouses on exposed coasts had to survive: hurricane-force winds, saltwater corrosion, constant wave impact, and flying shingle or debris. […]
The year is 1834…. When Belle Tout Lighthouse first shone in 1834, Britain was lit by candlelight, messages travelled no faster than horses or ships, and the Industrial Revolution was only beginning to reshape the world. When the lighthouse opened, Queen Victoria had not yet taken the throne, photography was in its infancy, and crossing […]
There’s lots going on this Summer in and around Eastbourne. Discover Eastbourne’s Coastline, Culture and Coastal Walks There are few places in Britain where summer feels quite as cinematic as Eastbourne. With dramatic chalk cliffs, sea air rolling across the South Downs and long golden evenings over the English Channel, the Sussex coast comes alive […]
Lighthouse Accommodation in East Sussex Escape the City. Short Breaks at Belle Tout Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast Book Now Belle Tout Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast is the perfect destination for a one or two night stay to escape the city and recharge beside the sea. Perched on the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head in East […]
Lighthouse Accommodation in East Sussex Explorers at Belle Tout Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast Book Now Belle Tout Lighthouse is the perfect base for walking holidays, coastal adventures, and unforgettable explorer breaks in East Sussex. Set high above the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head, our unique lighthouse B&B places you at the heart of some of […]
Lighthouse Accommodation in East Sussex Romantic Breaks at Belle Tout Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast Book Now Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B is the perfect escape for romantic breaks, offering an unforgettable stay in one of the UK’s most unique coastal settings. Perched high above the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head, this historic lighthouse combines luxury accommodation, […]