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Welcome!

This is the official website of the Blaircliff Tourism Board!

Blaircliff is a delightful seaside town where holidaymakers come to frolic in fresh ocean waves and enjoy long lesuirely walks in our beautiful Greenwoods. The stunning vistas of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs attract vistors from worldwide. Our charming Victorian architecture and quaint seafront attractions provide endless entertainment for all ages! And with one of the oldest NISCC institutions in the country, you too can experience utter safety under the bridgers' watchful eyes!

Despite what people say, Blaircliff does not suffer a severe supernatural problem, and you're at no more risk of fairy attacks then anywhere else in the country. You can enjoy long meandering walks in the Greenwoods without any need to inform the NISCC! Or take a refreshing dip in the sea at any part of the beach without even needing a ward! Why, it's so safe you can let your children out to play unattended, and know they'll come to no harm at all!

There's truly no danger in Blaircliff at all! We welcome tourists to our beautiful town!

About Our Town

Blaircliff is a historic seaside town built during the 19th century, after the slaying of the Blaircliff dragon and the building of The Institute of Hunting Supernatural Quarry brought a new wave of interest and development to the area. With lovely Victorian architecture, grand seafront gardens, and unspoiled country walks, we have so much to offer! Built on the beautiful lands just beyond the iconic Seven Sisters, you can enjoy stunning seaside views from within the town itself. If you're seeking that classic seaside charm, Blaircliff is the place to be.

Our History

Blaircliff has existed since the 19th century, but there has been human activity here for centuries beforehand, with small flint mines and Stone Age artefacts being found. There is archeological evidence of a small Celtic settlement once existing on the land beneath Blaircliff that pre-dates the Romans.

Speaking of the Romans, Roman remains have also been found, with a section of Roman pavement being excavated during the building of the Mint shopping centre. During the Anglo-Saxon era a charter describes the area as having a small lumber mill and landing stage on the River Blair.

Following the Norman Conquest, the Domesday book lists several farmsteads, salt pan and fisheries in the area. In the Medieval era a church was built on the land, largely used by the Domini Canes- sadly, the exact location of it has been lost.

In the Georgian era, the Blaircliff dragon appeared, and beset the countryside with flame and ruin, destroying the church as well as several farms. Lord Robert Bridges, who owned a large part of the land around the Seven Sisters, formed what would become the NISCC with express intent to slaughter the Blaircliff dragon and reduce supernatural incidents across the country entirely without need of the Domini Canes (who many did not trust). Once the Blaircliff dragon was slain, Lord Bridges chose to build an Institute near where it was killed to mark the event. The building of the Institute and the fame gained from the death of the dragon drew much attention to the area, only aided by the common Georgian beliefs extolling the medicinal benefits of the seaside,. A seaside resort was built on Lord Bridges' land in 1825.

During WW2, Blaircliff was damaged by German planes during repeat air raids. A number of Victorian and Georgian buildings were damaged or destroyed, including part of the original NISCC institute. The Royal Air Force operated radar stations at Beachy Head, while Canadian troops were billeted in the town's buildings during the lead-up to D-Day.

The Greenwoods

Everybody knows about the part of our world where the supernatural intersects the mundane. In the UK, this intersection of realms is most often referred to as the Greenwoods (though other names include Avalon, The Otherworld, Fairyland, Elfame, Tír na nÓg, or Cheer nyn Aeg, amongst many others) mostly because its most common form is that of an eternally dense, thicky wooded temperate rainforest cloaked in mist. However, the Greenwoods can have multiple visages, and may appear to our world as an endless cornfield, a storm-cloaked sea, endless rolling plains with no life in sight, or even a large empty building with seemingly infinite rooms and corridors. The Otherworld can even intersect with ours at sea- it is not uncommon to enter the Greenwoods through a gap over the ocean.

The Greenwoods is often believed to be the source of supernatural phenomena and creatures. Fairies seem to originate from the Greenwoods, and hold sections of it as their own domains, often referred to as "fairy barrows", "fairy cairns", or "fairy rings". A fairy's barrow is often uniquely designed to their influences and strengths, and won't necessarily resemble another's. In a barrow, the ruling fairy has total control.

While it is true the Greenwoods are more dense around Blaircliff then many other areas of the country, we would like to clarify that it does not make the town any less safe! It's fine! It's good! It's safe! You can freely roam as much as you like with no risk of abductions ever!

Hiking Trails

Our historic hiking trails are the perfect place for you and your family! Carefully marked out and maintained by the NISCC, these trails take you through the gorgeous countryside of the Seven Sisters and the lovely beaches below. Just watch out for jumpers!

Top Ten Tourist Spots

The best places to go in Blaircliff and the surrounding areas.

  1. Seven Sisters
    2.  These gorgeous chalk cliffs are an iconic English landmark.
  2. White Dragon Hill
    3.  This beautiful artwork was carved in a chalk hill in 1810 to celebrate the slaying of the Blaircliff dragon.
  3. The National Institute of Supernatural Control and Containment building
    4.  Built in 1817 by Lord Robert Bridges, this is one of the first and oldest NISCC institutions in the country. While it is no longer operational (the NISCC moved to a newer building on Bridges Road in 1972) it now hosts a lovely museum on the history of the NISCC.
  4. Belle Tout Lighthouse
    5.  A delightful decommissioned lighthouse featured in popular media.
  5. Victora Park
    6.  The largest public park in Blaircliff, with plenty of room to play, walk, and picnic.
  6. Blaircliff Sailing Club
    7.  Our own local sailing club allows visitors to rent a boat, kayak, or canoe and explore the beautiful coastline and rivers of Blaircliff
  7. Beachy Head
    8.  The suicide rate is down, and the tourist rates go up!
  8. Star Fountain
    9.  Carved from an asteroid that fell in the sea just beyond Blaircliff, the water from this is said to have skin-rejuvating properties! (we cannot confirm the legitimacy of this claim)
  9. Blaircliff Lifeboat Station
    10.  The local lifeboat station. While it is in active use, the RNLI operate a small giftshop from the station, and occasionally have open days for visitors.
  10. Blaircliff Pier
    11.  This one burned down recently, but you can still go see the charred remains!