Birling Gap visitor centre closes and relocates after rockfall

The Birling Gap visitor centre has closed and relocated its cafe to the rear of the site following a recent rockfall.
By Connor Gormley
Published 15th Jan 2023, 15:14 BST
Updated 15th Jan 2023, 15:20 BST
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A sign put up by National Trust staff says the decision was made to keep visitors safe.

“The visitor building here at Birling Gap sits on a shoreline that’s constantly changing due to rising sea levels, erosion and weathering,” the sign says. “The natural processes have been occurring for centuries and have shaped the Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters that are seen here today.

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"The National Trust takes a long-term view to planning for the future by working with these coastal processes where possible.

NATIONAL TRUST VISITOR CAFE AT BIRLING GAP SUSSEX EAST HAS CLOSED RESTURANT AND MOVED IT TO THE REAR OF THE BUILDING DUE TO A RECENT CLIFF FALL 15 -1-23NATIONAL TRUST VISITOR CAFE AT BIRLING GAP SUSSEX EAST HAS CLOSED RESTURANT AND MOVED IT TO THE REAR OF THE BUILDING DUE TO A RECENT CLIFF FALL 15 -1-23
NATIONAL TRUST VISITOR CAFE AT BIRLING GAP SUSSEX EAST HAS CLOSED RESTURANT AND MOVED IT TO THE REAR OF THE BUILDING DUE TO A RECENT CLIFF FALL 15 -1-23

"The latest adaptations include the relocation of the cafe into the old visitor centre space further away from the cliff edge. A new visitor centre has also been created behind the cafe.”

In addition to this, the old section of the building, closer to the cliff edge, will be taken down later this year for visitor's safety.

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