Historic pubs · South East England
The Eight Bells Inn
In or near Alfriston.
The Eight Bells Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Dave Spicer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Polegate · 3.7 km
About
The Eight Bells Inn is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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
The Eight Bells Inn is a pub located in East Sussex, within the parish of Willingdon and Jevington. It is situated in a region designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a National Nature Reserve (NNR), known as Seaford to Beachy Head and Seven Sisters, respectively. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, with the surrounding area offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7941, 0.2159
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Willingdon and Jevington
- Postcode
- BN26 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Polegate — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26295047 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Eight Bells Inn?
- The Eight Bells Inn is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN26 5QB), in the parish of Willingdon and Jevington.
- What is The Eight Bells Inn?
- The Eight Bells Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Eight Bells Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN26 5QB.
- Is The Eight Bells Inn a protected site?
- Yes — The Eight Bells Inn 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 The Eight Bells Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN26 5QB.