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Seaford Bay Beach

(Seaford Dane Beach)

East Sussex, England


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Seaford Bay Beach, situated on the Sussex coast of the English Channel, is a quiet family beach featuring a 4 mile shingle beach and a range of amenities. .

The bay is a wave-cut platform containing a 4 mile shingle beach. To the east, it is backed by the chalk cliffs of Seaford Head Nature Reserve. The beach is a quiet family destination and offers a range of activities, including swimming, kayaking, fishing, and cycling along the promenade.

Seaford Bay Beach is located on the East Sussex coast, between Brighton and Eastbourne, approximately a couple of hours' drive from Central London. The beach stretches about 4 miles along the coastline, starting near Newhaven Harbour in the west and extending to Seaford Head in the east.

The beach offers a range of amenities, including a museum, a cafe, beach huts, car parking, and a cycle path. Visitors can enjoy picnics, leisurely walks, and a variety of water sports. The Seaford Museum, a Martello tower on the beach, features displays on local history and heritage. There are also several small kiosks selling snacks and refreshments.

Seaford Beach is generally dog-friendly, allowing dogs on most parts of the beach throughout the year. However, there is a seasonal restriction in place for the central section of the beach, between Salts recreation field and the Martello Tower, where dogs are prohibited from May to September. During this time, dogs must be kept on a lead in other areas of the beach.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 80%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 28mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 51%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 22mph

The tide at Seaford Bay Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:24 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:23 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Driftwood Garden East Sussex (1 miles)
Newhaven Fort (2.1 miles)
Cuckmere Haven (2.4 miles)
Seven Sisters Country Park (2.7 miles)
Alfriston Clergy House (3.7 miles)
Drusillas Park (4.7 miles)
Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters (5.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Seaford

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TV476990

Coordinates: 50°46'20"N 0°5'35"E

Mapcode: GBR LSP.DFS

What 3 Words: heeding.into.louder

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: East Sussex

Country: England

Local Authority: Lewes

Parish: Seaford

Nearest postcode: BN25 1FF

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