Villages · South East England
East Dean
In or near Alfriston.
East Dean — a village in england south east.
Paul Gillett — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne · 5.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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
- manual: geonames-2650473 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
East Dean War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
Country parks · 0.6 km
Bardolf's Hall, Birling Manor
Manor houses · 0.7 km
The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Friston
Villages · 0.9 km
Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Seven Sisters White Cliffs
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Seven Sisters
Viewpoints · 1.9 km
Camp near Belle Tout lighthouse, Birling Gap
Vineyards · 2.0 km
The William Charles Campbell Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Belle Tout lighthouse
Lighthouses · 2.2 km
Friston Airfield Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
East Dean War Memorial
East Dean War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Country 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
📷 5Manor 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.
📷 5Historic 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.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk
Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk — a memorial in South East England, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near East Dean
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South East England
South Downs Club House
South Downs Club House — a hostel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Chalk Farm Hotel
Chalk Farm Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Pier Hotel
The Pier Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Deans Place
Deans Place — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Bramley Park Camping
Bramley Park Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Bramley Park Camping - Check In
Bramley Park Camping - Check In — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Eight Bells Inn
The Eight Bells Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Rainbow
The Rainbow in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Plough And Harrow Inn
The Plough And Harrow Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Rose Cottage Inn
Rose Cottage Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The George Hotel
The George Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Dean?
- East Dean is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN20 0DE), in the parish of East Dean and Friston.
- What is East Dean?
- East Dean — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to East Dean?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.4 km away. The nearest town is Alfriston. 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.