Seaford is a small town and coastal resort in East Sussex.
Understand
Seaford is a quiet, charming town located 10 miles (16 km) east from Brighton and 10 miles west from Eastbourne. Although it is the second largest town in the district behind Lewes, with around 20,000 residents, it is chiefly a dormitory town for Brighton and London which is around 65 miles (100 km) away. Seaford is the second has the second highest population of old age pensioners behind Eastbourne. It is situated on very flat land making it ideal for elderly people, crime is extremely low, however there isn't that much to do. Which can make the very few youngsters who live here get up to mischief. However, there are a number of nice B&Bs and small hotels dotted around the town, and the beautiful Seven Sisters cliffs provide fantastic walks.
Get in
By train from Lewes or Brighton or by bus from Eastbourne. Also very close to Newhaven so by ferry from Dieppe.
Get around
The main town area is small enough to walk around, however anyone wishing to visit outlying areas or places of interest close to Seaford (for example the Seven Sisters cliffs) may wish to take one of the circular bus routes or cycle.
See
- Seaford Museum of Local History, Martello Tower 74 (On the Esplanade). Open on Sundays and bank holidays from 11AM-4PM. In summer also Saturdays and Wednesdays from 2PM-4PM. The museum is housed in one of the old fortification structures and holds a range of artefacts and displays related to local history. It also houses an archive, which welcomes visitors once a month, although only under supervision. £2/£1 for adults/children 2015-11-23
Do
Seaford Beach is a long pebble beach to the south of the town centre. There are a couple of cafes and free car parking.
Buy
Eat
- Rathyfinny Estate is a vineyard, B&B and "Flint Barns" restaurant 2 miles north of town.
Drink
Sleep
- The Wellington Hotel, 33 Steyne Rd, BN25 1HT, 50.77038°, 0.102039°, +44 1323 899517.
- Wingrove House, High St, Alfriston BN26 5TD, 40.806°, 0.156°, +44 1323 870276. Chic hotel with veranda and great restaurant. No children under 2 or dogs. B&B double £100 2020-08-19
- Deans Place, Seaford Rd, Alfriston BN26 5TW (200 yards south of Wingrove House), +44 1323 870276. Smart country house hotel in converted farmstead. B&B double £100 2020-08-19
- The Star, High St, Alfriston BN26 5TA (100 yards north of Wingrove House), +44 1323 870495. 15th century pub made over into a stylish hotel. B&B double £120 2021-07-03