Foraging in Eastbourne

Eastbourne is a seaside town based in East Sussex, on the South Coast of England roughly an hour’s drive from London to the North, and 19 miles from Brighton located towards the East. With a population of over 100,000, the town is very popular with tourists in Summer, being one of the closest seaside towns for people living in London.
Being a coastal town it’s popular for those who enjoy coastal foraging, and it also boasts it’s own woodlands and parks, making it a great place to go foraging.

Good spots to go foraging in Eastbourne

As mentioned above, there are some great spots to go foraging in Eastbourne, depending on what you’re looking for. There are plenty of coastal options for those who enjoy foraging for seafood, as well as nice parks and woodlands for those who prefer looking for wild fungi. Beachy Head is a popular coastal resort, as well as the Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters. Princes Park, Friston Forrest and Hampden Park are more popular for those who might be looking to find some edible mushrooms.

Find a Forager in Eastbourne

Below you will find a list of professional foragers based in Eastbourne, West Sussex. These are people who are happy to take you out foraging in the local area. Click their profile below in order to find out more about them, and to get in touch with them about going out on a wild food foray.

Forager Geoff Dann

Geoff Dann

Geoff is a professional foraging teacher who runs both private and public events foraging for fungi, plants and seaweeds in various locations, mainly in south-east England. He’s an ex software engineer, who went off to study philosophy in my late 30s and am now work full time teaching and writing about wild food.

Hometown:
Eastbourne

Locations covered:
West Sussex

Specialises in:
Wild mushrooms, Edible weeds, plants.

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Your name here?

Are you a forager that operates in the Eastbourne region? Your profile information could be listed here. Find more info adding your profile at the bottom of the page (it’s free!)

Hometown:
Eastbourne

Locations covered:
London (entire county)

Specialises in:
Mushrooms, Edible weeds

forager photo

Your name here?

Are you a forager that operates in the Eastbourne region? Your profile information could be listed here. Find more info adding your profile at the bottom of the page (it’s free!)

Hometown:
Eastbourne

Locations covered:
London (entire county)

Specialises in:
Mushrooms, Edible weeds

Care with Foraging for Wild Foods in the UK

It should go without saying that you must take care when going out to forage for wild food anywhere within the UK.
It’s always important to tell someone where you are going, and when you’re expected to be home by. Check the weather forecast, and tide timetables if you’re foraging in a coastal area. Dress appropriately (prepare for bad weather!) and bring a spare pair of clothing.

There are also laws to be aware of – it’s illegal to uproot any wild plant without the permission of the owner or occupier of the land, under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act. Stay clear of any rare of vulnerable species. Ensure you’re aware of any local bylaws that might restrict collection of particular plants or fungi.

Finally: ensure you are foraging with an experienced person and consult several identification books to double/triple check before consuming any foods, particularly wild mushrooms.

I like to only pick a third of what I find when out foraging – leave some for others, including the local wildlife!

Foraging in other Towns and Cities near Eastbourne

If you’re looking for someone to take you foraging in Eastbourne you might also be interested in exploring some of these nearby locations – maybe you’ll find some other foragers you like the sound of – or perhaps you discover a new favourite spot to go foraging?!

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Want to add your own Forager Profile?

Are you offering professional foraging courses – guided walks in the wild where people can learn about the identification of edible wild foods? If you’re a forager or a teacher of wild foods, we’d welcome you to create your own profile on Foraged Foods.

There’s no cost involved, we’d just ask you to complete a basic profile that we’d include on our website.