Harbours & ports · South East England
Port of Newhaven
In or near Tarring Neville.
Port of Newhaven is a harbour in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newhaven Harbour · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Port of Newhaven, the nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, located just 0.1 km away. The postcode for the port is BN9 0BH. Entry information is not provided, so please check in advance for any potential fees or accessibility details.
About
Port of Newhaven is a harbour in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.7896°, 0.0544°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Newhaven Port serves as a vital commercial link between the UK and France, featuring a ferry service to Dieppe and facilities for both commercial and recreational vessels. It is located at the mouth of the River Ouse in East Sussex and plays a significant role in cross-channel transport.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Port of Newhaven is a port and associated docks complex located within Newhaven, East Sussex, England, situated at the mouth of the River Ouse. International ferries run to the French port of Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, a distance of 75.5 miles (122 km). Although there are signs of the historic railway operations, the harbour still sees a great deal of freight and passengers movement. The port is served by Newhaven Harbour railway station.
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Background
History
The fishing village of Newhaven was of little maritime importance until the opening of the railway line from to Newhaven in 1847.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7896, 0.0544
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Newhaven
- Postcode
- BN9 0BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Established
- 1847
- Nearest railway station
- Newhaven Harbour — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.newhavenportauthority.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7231216 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Port of Newhaven (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Newhaven Marina and Port - geograph.org.uk - 1216489.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Port of Newhaven?
- Port of Newhaven is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN9 0BH), in the parish of Newhaven.
- What is Port of Newhaven?
- Port of Newhaven is a harbour in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Port of Newhaven?
- The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN9 0BH.
- When was Port of Newhaven built?
- Built or established in 1847.
- Who owns Port of Newhaven?
- Port of Newhaven is owned by Department of Seine-Maritime, France.
- Is Port of Newhaven a protected site?
- Yes — Port of Newhaven is part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Port of Newhaven?
- The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN9 0BH.