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Places Of Special Interest In The South East Of England
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Places of Special Interest like pre-historical and historical monuments, castles, museums, homes of famous people, sites of industrial developement, nature parks, famous shows of international recognition...
National Nature Reserves in the South East
Chopham Common Chopham Common is the largest NNR in the south east of england and one of our finest remaining heathlands. The reserve is nationally important for its invertebrates, particularly bees and wasps, ladybirds and water beetles, while more than 40 per cent of all species of spider found in Britain occur here. To help restore the ancient character of the heath and conserve its unique wildlife, the Surrey Wildlife Trust Countryside Service is carrying out large-scale scrub management and is reintroducing grazing and turf cutting.
Take the A30 to Sunningdale, head south towards Chopham on the B383. The main car park is signposted after about 2km. Landranger Map 175 Tel 01276 858 291
Richmond Park Largest of the Royal Parks and managed as a royal deer park since the 17th century, Richmond Park retains a unique rural feel and offers a peaceful respite from the hubbub of London and a taste of mediaeval England.
The Reserve is very busy in summer and visitors are advised not to come by car. Richmond Park is run by the Royal Parks Agency and is situated south of Richmond in Greater London. The park is easily reached from Richmond's main line station, the District Line and by buses 371, 65 and 85
The park opens at 7.00am in summer and 7.30am in winter and closes at dusk.
Landranger Map 176 Tel 0208 948 3209
Sussex Heritage Coast
The Magnificent stretch of coastline between Seaford and Eastbourne and inland to the A27 is designated and protected as a 'Heritage Coast' one of the finest examples of unprotected chalk cliffs in Britain which includes the famous Beachy Head and Seven Sisters cliffs. Inland the rolling landscape of the South Downs and the meanders of the Cuckmere Valley offer beautiful views and delightful walks. The Heritage Coast and its many unspoilt villages are easily accessed from London and the coastal resorts of Brighton, Eastbourne and Seaford. Local towns like Lewis also have excellent rail and bus links into the area and make ideal holiday bases.
Whether you are a day-tripper, visiting for the weekend or planning a longer stay, we have listed the following trip suggestions as follows:
Bus Route 12 Brighton to Eastbourne via Peacehaven, Newhaven, Seaford, Exceat and East Dean.
Places of special interest: Crowlink Downs, Seven Sisters Cliffs, Seven Sisters Country Park, Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve, Newhaven, Newhaven Fort
Bus Route 12A/13 Eastbourne to Peacehaven via Beachy Head, Birling Gap, East Dean, Exceat, Seaford and Newhaven.
Places of special interest: Beachy Head, Birling Gap, Belle Tout Lighthouse, Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
Bus Route 126 Eastbourne to Seaford via Polgate, Wilmington, Berwick, Alfriston
Places of special interest: Drusillas Zoo, English Wine Centre, Cuckmere River, Alfriston, Martello Tower In Seaford, Seaford Museum, Seaford Head Nature Reserve
Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus run between Berwick, Alfriston, Exceat, Littleton, Wilmington
Places of special interest: Beauty Spot 'High & Over', Lullington Church, Litlington and Tea Gardens, Long Man of Wilmington - a mysterious 235ft high figure carved into the hill, whose origins have never been proven.
Suggested Walks Beachy Head to Seven Sisters Country Park - 8 miles, strenuous, steep hills and stiles. 4 1/2 Hours
Berwick Station to Seaford via Cuckmere Haven - 9 miles, moderate walk, some hills, 4 1/2 hours
Explorer Maps available from bookshops or Seven Sisters Country Park tel 01323 871 095
Email to: sevensisters@southdowns-aonb.gov.uk
Cycling Routes Old Coach Road, Seven Sisters Country Park, Friston Forest, Southeast to Eastbourne, Cuckoo Trail. Please note that cyclists are not allowed on footpaths.
Tourist Information Centres
Lewis TIC
187 High Street, Lewis, Tel: 01273 483 448, Website www.lewis.gov.uk
Seaford TIC
25 Clinton Place, Seaford, Tel: 01323 897 426, Website www.lewis.gov.uk
Eastbourne TIC
Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, Tel: 01323 411 400 Website www.eastbourne.org
National Nature Reserves in the South East
Chopham Common Chopham Common is the largest NNR in the south east of england and one of our finest remaining heathlands. The reserve is nationally important for its invertebrates, particularly bees and wasps, ladybirds and water beetles, while more than 40 per cent of all species of spider found in Britain occur here. To help restore the ancient character of the heath and conserve its unique wildlife, the Surrey Wildlife Trust Countryside Service is carrying out large-scale scrub management and is reintroducing grazing and turf cutting.
Take the A30 to Sunningdale, head south towards Chopham on the B383. The main car park is signposted after about 2km. Landranger Map 175 Tel 01276 858 291
Richmond Park Largest of the Royal Parks and managed as a royal deer park since the 17th century, Richmond Park retains a unique rural feel and offers a peaceful respite from the hubbub of London and a taste of mediaeval England.
The Reserve is very busy in summer and visitors are advised not to come by car. Richmond Park is run by the Royal Parks Agency and is situated south of Richmond in Greater London. The park is easily reached from Richmond's main line station, the District Line and by buses 371, 65 and 85
The park opens at 7.00am in summer and 7.30am in winter and closes at dusk.
Landranger Map 176 Tel 0208 948 3209
Sussex Heritage Coast
The Magnificent stretch of coastline between Seaford and Eastbourne and inland to the A27 is designated and protected as a 'Heritage Coast' one of the finest examples of unprotected chalk cliffs in Britain which includes the famous Beachy Head and Seven Sisters cliffs. Inland the rolling landscape of the South Downs and the meanders of the Cuckmere Valley offer beautiful views and delightful walks. The Heritage Coast and its many unspoilt villages are easily accessed from London and the coastal resorts of Brighton, Eastbourne and Seaford. Local towns like Lewis also have excellent rail and bus links into the area and make ideal holiday bases.
Whether you are a day-tripper, visiting for the weekend or planning a longer stay, we have listed the following trip suggestions as follows:
Bus Route 12 Brighton to Eastbourne via Peacehaven, Newhaven, Seaford, Exceat and East Dean.
Places of special interest: Crowlink Downs, Seven Sisters Cliffs, Seven Sisters Country Park, Ouse Estuary Nature Reserve, Newhaven, Newhaven Fort
Bus Route 12A/13 Eastbourne to Peacehaven via Beachy Head, Birling Gap, East Dean, Exceat, Seaford and Newhaven.
Places of special interest: Beachy Head, Birling Gap, Belle Tout Lighthouse, Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
Bus Route 126 Eastbourne to Seaford via Polgate, Wilmington, Berwick, Alfriston
Places of special interest: Drusillas Zoo, English Wine Centre, Cuckmere River, Alfriston, Martello Tower In Seaford, Seaford Museum, Seaford Head Nature Reserve
Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus run between Berwick, Alfriston, Exceat, Littleton, Wilmington
Places of special interest: Beauty Spot 'High & Over', Lullington Church, Litlington and Tea Gardens, Long Man of Wilmington - a mysterious 235ft high figure carved into the hill, whose origins have never been proven.
Suggested Walks Beachy Head to Seven Sisters Country Park - 8 miles, strenuous, steep hills and stiles. 4 1/2 Hours
Berwick Station to Seaford via Cuckmere Haven - 9 miles, moderate walk, some hills, 4 1/2 hours
Explorer Maps available from bookshops or Seven Sisters Country Park tel 01323 871 095
Email to: sevensisters@southdowns-aonb.gov.uk
Cycling Routes Old Coach Road, Seven Sisters Country Park, Friston Forest, Southeast to Eastbourne, Cuckoo Trail. Please note that cyclists are not allowed on footpaths.
Tourist Information Centres
Lewis TIC
187 High Street, Lewis, Tel: 01273 483 448, Website www.lewis.gov.uk
Seaford TIC
25 Clinton Place, Seaford, Tel: 01323 897 426, Website www.lewis.gov.uk
Eastbourne TIC
Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, Tel: 01323 411 400 Website www.eastbourne.org