The best of both worlds Surrounded by beautiful countryside, under an hour from London
London (55 minutes by train)
A frequent and affordable train gets you from the centre of Brighton to the centre of London in under 1 hour. This allows you to enjoy a all that Brighton has to offer and have all the advantages of being close to London and the exciting attractions available to you including, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, the River Thames…. The list is endless.
South Downs
Equally, within a few minutes of leaving Brighton by car, bus or train you will find yourself surrounded by some of England's most beautiful countryside. The South Downs National Park consists of 260 miles of chalk hills stretching from the spectacular white cliffs of the south coast.
The area offers a surprising number of activities, including walking, horse riding, mountain biking and para-gliding.
Eastbourne (40 minutes by train)
Famous for having one of the highest proportion of pensioners in the UK, this seaside town offers a quieter, more traditional alternative to Brighton. Attractions include the Eastbourne Pier, the beautiful Beachy Head cliffs and elegant Victorian parks and architecture.
Lewes (15 minutes by train)
Lewes is an historic town surrounded by the chalk cliffs of the South Downs. With a history dating back to 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, the town has a wealth of well-restored old buildings dating back hundreds of years, including a Norman Castle.
Hastings (1 hours by train) and Battle
These two towns are famous for being the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 - one of the most significant events in English history. Visitors today can enjoy picturesque English towns, including Battle Abbey, Battle's Battle field and Hasting Castle.
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