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

How do I get to Friston?

The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.8 km away. The nearest town is Alfriston. 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.

Villages · South East England

Friston

In or near Alfriston.

Friston — a village in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Eastbourne · 5.8 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

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.

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

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

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Other places nearby

Nearby

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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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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Villages · South East England

East Dean

East Dean — a village in england south east.

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.

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Mountain bike trails · South East England

Cardiac

Cardiac — a mtb trail in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Friston

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

Deans Place

Deans Place — a hotel in england south east.

↗ deans-place-hotel.eastsussex-uk.com

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Caravan parks · South East England

Alfriston Camping Park

Alfriston Camping Park — a caravan park in england south east.

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Hotels · South East England

George Inn

George Inn — a hotel in england south east.

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Hotels · South East England

Star Inn

Star Inn — a hotel in england south east.

↗ thestaralfriston.co.uk