Beaches Β· South East England
Hope Gap
In or near Alfriston.
Hope Gap is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Peter Jeffery β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (JunβAug)
- 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.
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
- Official site
- www.boxofficemojo.com
Sources
- osm: w339380210 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Hope Gap (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Cuckmere Haven War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.5 km

South Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 0.7 km

Cuckmere River
Natural landmarks Β· 0.7 km

Seven Sisters
Viewpoints Β· 1.5 km

Seaford Head Camp
Vineyards Β· 1.6 km
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Seven Sisters Cliffs
Natural landmarks Β· 1.6 km

Cliff End
Mountains & hills Β· 1.6 km

Seaford Head
Mountains & hills Β· 1.6 km

Seven Sisters Country Park
Country parks Β· 2.0 km

Remains of Exceat parish church: part of the former medieval settlement of Exceat, 690m south south west of Westdean Manor
Archaeological sites Β· 2.1 km

Seaford Head Golf Course
Golf courses Β· 2.1 km

Ladycross School
Natural landmarks Β· 2.1 km
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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.