East Dean is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN20 0DE), in the parish of East Dean and Friston.

How do I get to East Dean?

The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN20 0DE.

Is East Dean a protected site?

Yes — East Dean is part of the Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve.

How do I get to East Dean?

The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN20 0DE.

Villages · South East England

East Dean

In or near Alfriston.

East Dean — a village in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Eastbourne · 5.4 km

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI
National Nature Reserve: SEVEN SISTERS

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

East Dean is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and is situated near the South Downs National Park. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, with local amenities that cater to both residents and tourists.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.7576, 0.2062
County: East Sussex
District: Wealden
Parish: East Dean and Friston
Postcode: BN20 0DE
Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
Nearest railway station: Eastbourne — 5.4 km

Sources

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Other places nearby

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War Memorial, East Dean - geograph.org.uk - 6915879

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

East Dean War Memorial

East Dean War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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The farmhouse, Birling Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6267183

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Country parks · South East England

Seven Sisters Sheep Centre

The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre was a farm near East Dean, in the Seven Sisters Country Park of the South Downs in England. It held a large collection of about 50 sheep breeds, including rare breeds no

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Manor houses · South East England

Bardolf's Hall, Birling Manor

Bardolf's Hall, Birling Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin

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Historic churches · South East England

The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin

The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin — church in Friston, East Sussex, England, UK.

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Villages · South East England

Friston

Friston — a village in england south east.

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk

Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near East Dean

Places to stay

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Hostels · South East England

South Downs Club House

South Downs Club House — a hostel in england south east.

Free♿↗ southdownsclubhouse.fun

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Hotels · South East England

Chalk Farm Hotel

Chalk Farm Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ chalkfarmhotel.org

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Hotels · South East England

The Pier Hotel

The Pier Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ thepierhotel.co.uk

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Hotels · South East England

Deans Place

Deans Place — a hotel in england south east.

↗ deans-place-hotel.eastsussex-uk.com

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Campsites · South East England

Bramley Park Camping

Bramley Park Camping — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ bramleyparkcamping.com

Mortimer Gardens, Wannock, Polegate - geograph.org.uk - 892863

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Campsites · South East England

Bramley Park Camping - Check In

Bramley Park Camping - Check In — a campsite in england south east.