Beaches · South East England
West Beach
In or near Tarring Neville.
West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Newhaven Harbour · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Beach is a beach on the coast of East Sussex, South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Lewes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area BN9.
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Official information
Newhaven Fort is a historical site that showcases the rich history of Sussex, featuring exhibitions that cover various eras from pre-history to modern times. Visitors can explore the fort's interactive timeline, participate in guided tours, and enjoy family-friendly activities such as an adventure playground and an escape room.
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
West Beach may refer to: Australia West Beach, South Australia West Beach, Western Australia United States West Beach (Santa Barbara), California West Beach, Beverly, Massachusetts South Africa West Beach, Western Cape
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7806, 0.0496
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Newhaven
- Postcode
- BN9 9HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Phone
- 01273 517622
- Nearest railway station
- Newhaven Harbour — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Monday – Sunday 10am to 5pm; last admission at 4pm
- Official site
- www.newhavenfort.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n3373508260 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: West Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Beach?
- West Beach is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN9 9HD), in the parish of Newhaven.
- What is West Beach?
- West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN9 9HD.
- Is West Beach a protected site?
- Yes — West Beach is part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Beach free to visit?
- Yes, West Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN9 9HD.