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Beaches Β· South East England

Hope Gap

In or near Alfriston.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendlyβ˜… 4.9 Β· 380 Google reviews

Hope Gap is a beach in the United Kingdom.

The Shore at Hope Gap - geograph.org.uk - 5242710

Peter Jeffery β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Seaford Β· 3.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Hope Gap, the nearest railway station is Seaford, which is 3.3 km away. Entry to the beach is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is BN25 4AR.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Hope Gap is a beach on the coast of East Sussex, South-East England. The site is part of the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Lewes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Seaford, about 3.3 km away. Postcode area BN25.

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2021

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Hope Gap is a drama film that explores the emotional turmoil of a couple's relationship when the husband reveals his intention to leave his wife during a visit with their son. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and family dynamics.

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.

From the Wikipedia article

Hope Gap is a 2019 British drama film written and directed by William Nicholson, adapted from his 1999 play The Retreat from Moscow. The film stars Annette Bening, Bill Nighy, Josh O'Connor, Aiysha Hart, Ryan McKen, Steven Pacey and Nicholas Burns. Hope Gap had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2019 and was released in the United Kingdom on 28 August 2020 by Curzon Artificial Eye.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.7561, 0.1391
County
East Sussex
District
Lewes
Parish
Seaford
Postcode
BN25 4AR
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes
Nearest railway station
Seaford β€” 3.3 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hope Gap?
Hope Gap is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN25 4AR), in the parish of Seaford.
What is Hope Gap?
Hope Gap is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hope Gap?
The nearest railway station is Seaford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN25 4AR.
Is Hope Gap a protected site?
Yes β€” Hope Gap is part of the Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve.
Is Hope Gap free to visit?
Yes, Hope Gap is free to enter.
How do I get to Hope Gap?
The nearest railway station is Seaford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN25 4AR.