RAF Friston – Spitfires and Spies
Join us on this guided walk to learn about the history of RAF Friston and how it grew from an emergency airstrip into a front-line fighter station during WW2.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Starting from Crowlink car park, we will walk to the site of the RAF memorial in the middle of what used to be RAF Friston. On the route, we mention the history of Gayles Place before reaching the site of the old airfield and hearing about some of the brave men and women who were based here and flew the iconic Spitfires that still fly over this beautiful landscape. Imagine the aerial battles that went on overhead as well as incoming doodlebugs!
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 12+ accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet at the National Trust Crowlink Car Park, where our friendly guides will greet you. Please have your booking confirmation ready to show.
- What to bring and wear
The weather can be extreme on the Seven Sisters so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Ensure you bring water and sunscreen. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead.
- Accessibility
The walk is over uneven terrain with steep inclines. There are stiles and grazing animals along the walk.
- Other
The walk lasts approximately 3 hours and is suitable for the moderately fit.
Upcoming events
RAF Friston – Spitfires and Spies (D-Day Commemoration)
Join us on this guided walk to learn about the history of RAF Friston and how it grew from an emergency airstrip into a front-line fighter station during WW2. We commemorate 80 years since D-Day.
Coastguards, Smuggling and Shipwrecks
"Brandy for the parson, baccy for the clerk”. Join us for this guided walk and hear about tales of smuggling at Crowlink and about the history of the Coastguard station.
Downland Artists
Join us for this guided walk and follow in the footsteps of some of the many artists who have depicted the Seven Sisters and the surrounding Downland.
To the Lighthouse
Join us on our final guided walk of the season where we will be shining a light on the last 3,000 years of human settlement on Belle Tout.