Villages · South East England
Friston
In or near Alfriston.
Friston — a village in england south east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne · 5.8 km
About
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
Friston is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 1,620. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with a small community and surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7640, 0.1993
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- East Dean and Friston
- Postcode
- BN20 0AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Population
- 1,620
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649044 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
Historic churches · 0.2 km

East Dean War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km

East Dean
Villages · 0.9 km

Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
Country parks · 1.4 km

Bardolf's Hall, Birling Manor
Manor houses · 1.6 km

Cardiac
Mountain bike trails · 1.6 km

Friston Airfield Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km

Forest Yip
Mountain bike trails · 1.8 km

Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km

The William Charles Campbell Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km

Seven Sisters White Cliffs
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km

Newbarn Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 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.
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.
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
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.
Where to eat & stay near Friston
Places to stay
Hostels · South East England
South Downs Club House
South Downs Club House — a hostel in england south east.
Hotels · South East England
Chalk Farm Hotel
Chalk Farm Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Hotels · South East England
Deans Place
Deans Place — a hotel in england south east.
Caravan parks · South East England
Alfriston Camping Park
Alfriston Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Hotels · South East England
Star Inn
Star Inn — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · South East England
The Eight Bells Inn
The Eight Bells Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The Plough And Harrow Inn
The Plough And Harrow Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Rose Cottage Inn
Rose Cottage Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
The George Hotel
The George Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Friston?
- Friston is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN20 0AR), in the parish of East Dean and Friston.
- What is Friston?
- Friston — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Friston?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN20 0AR.
- Is Friston a protected site?
- Yes — Friston 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 Friston?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN20 0AR.