The town of Seaford is a beautiful seaside resort in East Sussex, U.K. It is located at the foot of the South Downs, a range of hills stretching from Winchester to Eastbourne. It is a great place to have a break and is very convenient as a stop off point when travelling to the continent due to the Ferry Terminal only 4 miles away in Newhaven with a direct link to Dieppe. For many, the main attraction in Seaford is the beach. This has an obvious attraction in the summer, when the sea reaches temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius. But the sea is equally attractive in the winter. The town has a shopping centre, with enough shops to spend a good afternoon looking around.

History

Seaford is a coastal town in the county of East Sussex in England. It is on the south coast, east of Newhaven, Brighton and to the west of Eastbourne. It has a population of about 23,000.

Seaford has been twinned with the town of Bonningstedt, Germany, since 1986. Seaford has one of the longest serving Town Criers in England and Wales - Peter White - who was appointed to this honorary position in 1977 by Lewes District Council. Seaford boasts the westernmost of the South Coast Martello Towers, now a local history museum. This is the best place to get to know the history of Seaford. For more information about the Museum's opening times visit www.seafordmuseum.co.uk

Walks

For those who like to be out-and-about there are plenty of hills to get on with, as we are situated at the foot of the South Downs. Seaford Head which is part of the South Downs have some of the most beautiful walks and scenary that this country has to offer, including the beautiful Seven Sisters. The picturesque villages of Alfriston and East Dean are close by and are well worth a visit. Drusillas Zoo Park and Michelham Priory are easily accessible from Seaford. Other places of interest include the Seven Sisters County Park, Cuckmere Haven, Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, and Newhaven Fort. Information on all these places and many more can be found by clicking the link or going to the Tourist Information Centre.

The Beach

Seaford Seafront Promenade stretches for over one and a half miles from Splash Point at the base of Seaford Head Cliffs to the Buckle and is a popular area with walkers, joggers, dog walkers old and young alike. There is ample FREE parking along the seafront with easy access to the promenade for the disabled. The beach is mainly shingle and whilst dogs are welcome on our beach, we do request that owners clear up after their pets and there are ample dog bins along the whole promenade. There is, however, a dog ban on the beach from May to September each year.. There are two vending kiosks where strollers can find refreshments and there is usually an Ice Cream van at the beginning of Bonningstedt Parade.

Sport and Recreation

Seaford boasts two impressive eighteen hole golf courses, the Seaford Head Golf Course set high on the cliffs with wonderful views across the coastline and Seaford Golf Club in East Blatchington up on the Downs. Football is played at the Crouch Recreation Ground. The Downs Leisure Centre offers a variety of sports and pastimes including badminton, children's play area, fitness classes, and line dancing to name but a few. There are tennis courts at the Salts Recreation Ground, a children's playground and a new skate park. Swimmers will find two pools in the area, Seaford Head pool in Seaford and the Seahaven Pool in Newhaven.

Entertainment & Nightlife

The Downs Leisure Centre runs various activities for adults and children of all ages and extra events and activities for the children during the school holidays. Information can be obtained from the Wave Leisure website and the Town Council or the Tourist Information Centre. For theatre lovers there are two theatres, the Seaford Little Theatre has a number of drama productions throughout the year, and the Barn Theatre has several musical productions to see each year. The local pubs some have live music, Karaoke and other special events, but you can always have a sociable evening and a refreshing drink.

Seaford may not seem, at first, like it has the hot dance spots with a nightlife but you would be surprised. Seaford has a total of 11 pubs which cater for every taste and its very own night club.

Education

The Local Education Authority is the East Sussex County Council at Lewes. There are 4 Primary Schools, Chyngton Primary School, Seaford Primary School, Annecy RC School and Cradle Hill CP School. Seaford Head Community College together with an Adult Eduction Centre provide Secondary and Adult Education in the area. In addition to the State Schools, there are preparatory schools and other independant schools in the district, Newlands is the only Independant school in Seaford.

Association and Organisations

Many Associations and Organisations exist within the Seaford Community. Some of these Associations and Organisations are listing on this website but there is a comprehensive listing at the Tourist Information Office.