Viewpoints · South East England
The Look Out
In or near Icklesham.
The Look Out is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Winchelsea · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Look Out, you can take a train to Winchelsea station, which is 1.2 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is TN36 4EE, and entry is free. The site is accessible.
About
The Look Out is a named viewpoint in East Sussex, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Hastings and Rye parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area TN36.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
The Court Hall Museum in Winchelsea showcases the history of the ancient town through various exhibits, including maps, models, and local pottery. It is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the town and features a notable display of the Mayors of Winchelsea dating back to 1430.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9244, 0.7118
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Icklesham
- Postcode
- TN36 4EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Phone
- 07918 704559
- Nearest railway station
- Winchelsea — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday from 8th April to late October 11.30am to 3.30pm
- Official site
- www.winchelsea.com
Sources
- osm: n3461474787 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Look Out (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Look Out?
- The Look Out is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN36 4EE), in the parish of Icklesham.
- What is The Look Out?
- The Look Out is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Look Out?
- The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN36 4EE.
- Is The Look Out a protected site?
- Yes — The Look Out is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Look Out free to visit?
- Yes, The Look Out is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Look Out?
- The nearest railway station is Winchelsea, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN36 4EE.