South Coast - From Dover via Brighton to Portsmouth Attractions
The South Coast of England from Dover via Brighton to Portsmouth/Southampton includes the Eurotunnel Exhibition Center, Rye, Hastings and Eastbourne.
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Romney Marsh
From Hythe onwards the coast is fairly flat: this is the beginning of 49,420 acre/20,000ha Romney Marsh, an area largely devoted to flower growing, which is particularly beautiful in spring. Flocks of sheep graze everywhere here.
Bexhill-on-Sea, England
Bexhill-on-Sea (pop. 37,000) is a modern seaside resort with a good golf course. It is known for its Victorian town houses and for being the first place in Britain to have a motor-racing track (0.5mi/1km).
Bexhill-on-Sea is home to the modern De La Warr Pavilion, built in 1935. It now serves as a contemporary arts centre.
Bexhill-on-Sea is home to the modern De La Warr Pavilion, built in 1935. It now serves as a contemporary arts centre.
Bexhill-on-Sea Tourist Office
De La Warr Pavilion, 51 Marina
Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1BQ
England
De La Warr Pavilion, 51 Marina
Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1BQ
England
Bognor Regis, England
Bognor Regis (pop. 35,000) owes the suffix "Regis" to the fact that George V came here to recuperate in 1929, which gave the resort added attraction - the iron pier had already been opened in 1910. The town of Bognor offers entertainment facilities for all ages, while the gently sloping beach is very suitable for children.
Each summer, Bognor Regis is the site of a competition for human-powered 'flying' machines. The event draws a good number of competitors and a large number of spectators.
Each summer, Bognor Regis is the site of a competition for human-powered 'flying' machines. The event draws a good number of competitors and a large number of spectators.
Haywards Heath, England
Haywards Heath is located north of Brighton on the A272. The town is home to several gardens, Clair Hall community centre, and Victoria Park.
Wakehurst Place Garden
wakehurst Place is adminstered and maintained yb the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
(From Dover via Brighton to Portsmouth / Southampton)
Wakehurst Place Garden is a National Trust property located near Ardingly. A wide number of Rhododendrons and plants from New Zealand and Chile are found around this Elizabethan house. Four national collections, water gardens, a heath garden and rock wall are also located on the grounds.wakehurst Place is adminstered and maintained yb the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
Hours
February 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
March 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Lancing - Lancing College Chapel, England
Lancing was a popular seaside resort in the 19th century and still maintains a number of the small guest houses. There is also a pebble beach with sections of clean sand and low water.
Lancing College Chapel was founded in 1868. Its dominant feature is the 90 foot nave. You can also view the impressive stall canopies, brass lectern, bronze candlesticks, alter silver and fine tapestries.
Lancing College Chapel was founded in 1868. Its dominant feature is the 90 foot nave. You can also view the impressive stall canopies, brass lectern, bronze candlesticks, alter silver and fine tapestries.
Seaford, England
Seaford has a number of language schools. The Martello tower at the eastern end of the promenade is the most westerly on the south coast.
The local St Leonard's Parish Church in Seaford dates from the 11th century. The beaches in Seaford were replenished in 1987 and they continue to drw many visitors.
The local St Leonard's Parish Church in Seaford dates from the 11th century. The beaches in Seaford were replenished in 1987 and they continue to drw many visitors.
Seven Sisters
The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre is a family run farm in Sussex Downland one mile from Beach Head. Children can help with the lamb feedings. The facility also offers cheese making, crafts, breed talks and shearing demonstrations.
(From Dover via Brighton to Portsmouth / Southampton)
Among England's most impressive cliff views are those to be gained from the incredible "Seven Sisters": Haven Brow, Short Brow, Rough Brow, Brass Point, Flagstaff Point, Bailey's Brow and Went Hill Brow. The best view of these seven chalk hills, which form part of the foothills of the South Downs, can be enjoyed from Seaford Head.The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre is a family run farm in Sussex Downland one mile from Beach Head. Children can help with the lamb feedings. The facility also offers cheese making, crafts, breed talks and shearing demonstrations.
Hours
March 1 to May 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 4 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Selsey Bill
The low-lying peninsula of Selsey Bill lies south of Chichestermi. It is very exposed to wind and weather, with parts of it perpetually being washed away by the sea. The resort of Selsey is characterized by colorful holiday houses, as are neighboring Bracklesham Bay and East Wittering. The much ramified Chichester Harbor and the harbors of West Wittering and Itchenor are popular sailing centers.
Solent Way Walking Trail
This 60mi/97km trail begins at Milford on Sea, crossing coastal marshes, past New Forest, Buckler's Hand and Hythe, where the ferry crosses to Southampton. The trail the continues along the Solent shoreline over the river Hamble onto Portsmouth and Southsea, again onto coastal marshes and quays at Langstone Harbor from where it turns towards its final destination at Emsworth.
Uckfield, England
Uckfield is located on the A26 north of Lewes and is surrounded by small villages. The oldest house in Uckfield, River Cottage, is being converted into a museum.
Uckfield - Sheffield Park Garden
Sheffield Park contains 100 acres of landscaped gardens and five lakes. It is magnificent in all seasons. There are numerous cascades and waterfalls, a collection of rare trees and shrubs, daffodils, bluebells, azaleas and rhododendron.
Sheffield Park Garden
Sheffield Park
Uckfield TN22 3QX
England
Sheffield Park
Uckfield TN22 3QX
England
Hours
January 3 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
February 2 to March 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
March 4 to May 4
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
May 5 to June 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
June 3 to October 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
October 6 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
November 4 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
