The first camera obscurer was built in 1880, but sadly disappeared in the 1920's but todays one rebuilt in 1985 affords stunning views 1000 square miles …
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Aug 2, 2024
Very blurry view, didn't seem to be working. Hadn't been for 20 years and I remember back then a clear view of the town and seafront. Needs some major refurbishment! Full review by 894EmmaW
Jun 19, 2024
Wasn’t expecting too much especially for £1 a person, can’t say I was that impressed. Got a better view outside than a blurry image inside Full review by grahampk73
Nov 3, 2023
Absolutely awful. Dark with no instructions. Had to ask girl at front desk to show us how it works. Even with help could see very little. She said the lens was old. We thought the viewing area was … Full review by gailwW8032ZW
As far as I am aware, there is only on street parking close to the Cliff Railway, parking at the sea front, or public car parks back in the town. It's not too far to walk from the town and the Cliff …
As far as I am aware, there is only on street parking close to the Cliff Railway, parking at the sea front, or public car parks back in the town. It's not too far to walk from the town and the Cliff Railway is a novelty in itself. We stayed overnight at the Premier Inn and were parked in the public car park at the rear of this, so we walked from there.