Museums · South East England
Bexhill-on-Sea
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Bexhill-on-Sea (often shortened to Bexhill) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Rother district of the East Sussex county of South East England. It is located along the Sussex Coast and between
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bexhill · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bexhill-on-Sea (often shortened to Bexhill) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Rother district of the East Sussex county of South East England. It is located along the Sussex Coast and between the towns of Hastings and Eastbourne. In 2021 it had a population of 43,754.
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Official information
Bexhill is a town in Sussex known for its community flag, which represents the unique identity of the town and its residents. The flag was designed by the Bexhill Town Colours Committee in the late 19th century and has been used by local organizations, including the Bexhill Rowing Club, for ceremonial purposes.
From the Wikipedia article
Bexhill-on-Sea (often shortened to Bexhill) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Rother district of the East Sussex county of South East England. It is located along the Sussex Coast and between the towns of Hastings and Eastbourne. In 2021 it had a population of 43,754.
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Background
History
The first reference to Bexhill, or Bexelei as it was originally called, was in a charter granted by King Offa of Mercia in 772 AD. It is recorded that Offa had "defeated the men of Hastings" in 771 AD. At this time, the term Hastings would have referred to this whole area rather than the town itself as it does today. In the charter, Offa established a church and religious community in Bexhill. The name Bexhill derives from the Old English byxelēah meaning 'boxtree wood or clearing'. During the Norman Conquest of 1066, it appears that Bexhill was largely destroyed. The Domesday survey of 1086 records that the manor was worth £20 before the conquest, was "waste" in 1066 and was worth £18 10s…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8417, 0.4711
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Postcode
- TN40 1DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Nearest railway station
- Bexhill — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.flaginstitute.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Bexhill-on-Sea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Picture Playhouse
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Serenity Lurcene
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Bexhill Masjid & Islamic Centre
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Bexhill Farmers' Market
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Blues Unlimited Magazine
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bexhill-on-Sea?
- Bexhill-on-Sea is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN40 1DX), in the parish of Bexhill-on-Sea.
- What is Bexhill-on-Sea?
- Bexhill-on-Sea (often shortened to Bexhill) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Rother district of the East Sussex county of South East England. It is located along the Sussex Coast and between
- How do I get to Bexhill-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Bexhill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN40 1DX.
- How do I get to Bexhill-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Bexhill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN40 1DX.