Welcome to Bishopstone

Bishopstone is a small village located in the county of East Sussex, England. It is situated on the south coast of England, between the towns of Seaford and Newhaven. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, stunning coastline, and rich history. Bishopstone has a population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions of Bishopstone is its beautiful beach. The beach is a mixture of shingle and sand and is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The beach is also popular with surfers and windsurfers who come to enjoy the waves. There are several cafes and restaurants located near the beach, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views of the sea.

Bishopstone is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks. The village has a 12th-century church, which is dedicated to St. Andrew. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Bishopstone also has a 17th-century manor house, which is now a private residence. The manor house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for weddings and other events.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bowden House School Community Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Aaron Sherwood	Firle Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2JB 01323893138 School Website
St. John's School (Seaford) Non-Maintained Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Carlo	Firle Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2HU 1323872940 School Website
Cradle Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Keith	Lexden Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3BA 01323892773 School Website
Seaford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Davey	Wilkinson Way Seaford East Sussex BN25 2JF 01323893450 School Website
Chyngton School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Tollyfield	Millberg Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3ST 1323893281 School Website
Annecy Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Irvine	Annecy Catholic Primary School Sutton Avenue Seaford East Sussex BN25 4LF 1323894892 School Website
Seaford Head School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Ellis	Arundel Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4LX 01323891623 School Website
Cuckmere House School Academy Special Converter Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Mr Jim Cameron	Eastbourne Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BA 01323691000 School Website
Compass Community School South Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mrs Shiraz Elshowk	Hilltop House Palmerston Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0NS 7754554053 School Website
Denton Community Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Guy Walsh	Acacia Road Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0QJ 01273513377 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bishopstone Station Road, Bishopstone, East Sussex, BN25 2RB 0.95 Miles

Seaford Station Approach, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2AR 1.07 Miles

Newhaven Harbour East Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0BH 2.05 Miles

Newhaven Town Railway Approach, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0DF 2.17 Miles

Southease South Downs Way, Off A26, Southease, East Sussex, BN8 6JS 4.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Seahaven Cabs 01323 892223 25 Coxwell Close, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3FE 0.82 Miles
Beacon Taxis 01323 898888 Unit 13, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3JE 0.88 Miles
Airport Connections Uk 01323 899322 204 Vale Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3HJ 0.89 Miles
Martello Taxis 01323 899774 18 Place La, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1LA 1.14 Miles
Solitaire Driver Services 01323 899680 5 Rosemount Cl, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2TP 1.21 Miles
Airports - Seaports Taxis 01323 893466 The Shepway, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3SJ 1.25 Miles
Phils Taxis 01273 514141 49 Denton Rd, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0PY 2.13 Miles
Gorgeous Cars 01323 871600 Burnt House, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TS 2.29 Miles
Newhaven Cabs 01273 510051 33 High Street, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9PA 2.41 Miles
Coastline Cabs 01273 512222 22 High Street, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9PD 2.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Princess Driver Higher No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Firle Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clementine Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ridings No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beacon Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blatchington Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Princess Drive Lower No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homefield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barn Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lexden Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawth Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Seaford Medical Practice 01323 490022	Seaford Health Centre Dane Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1DH
Old School Surgery 01323 890072	Old School Surgery Church Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1HH
Quayside Medical Practice 01273 615000	Quayside Medical Practice Chapel Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PW
Chapel Street Surgery 01273 517000	Chapel Street Surgery Chapel Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PW
Alfriston Surgery	The Furlongs Alfriston Polegate East Sussex BN26 5XT

Local Stores

Princess Drive - Seaford
123 Princess Drive
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 2TZ
01323 873028
Store Website
0.34 miles

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SPAR - Newhaven
Portslade Garages Ltd
Avis Way
Newhaven
BN9 0DD
01273 516825
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Doctors Seaford
Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinics Brooklyn Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2DU 01323 894568 seaford@petdoctors.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Surgery
37 Stafford Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1UE 01323 893884 beechwoodvet37@hotmail.com Website 0.95 miles
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Portside Vets
Unit 11 Newhaven Square Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9QS 2.33 miles


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Vets2home - Peaceful Pet Goodbyes
190 South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JJ 07962 423 567 contact@vets2home.co.uk Website 4.38 miles

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Meridian Veterinary Practice Ltd
11 Edith Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JB 01273 585386 vets@meridianvets.co.uk Website 4.51 miles
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New Priory Vets Peacehaven
116 Heathy Brow Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7SA 01273 583252 peacehaven@newprioryvets.com Website 4.68 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cuckmere
A Number Of Paths Follow The River Down To The Beach. The River Is Fast Flowing And So Not Suitable For Dogs To Swim In. Sometimes, Sheep Are Grazing So Dogs Need To Be Under Control But Well Behaved Dogs Can Be Off The Lead. A259 Seaford Lancashire BN25 4AD 2.41 miles

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Firle Beacon Circuit South Downs
This 5.5 Mile Circular Walk, Takes You Down A Quiet Chalk Dry Valley South With Extensive Downland Views. It Returns Along The Ridge, Following A Stretch Of The South Downs Way. Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put "Firle Beacon" Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park. S Downs Way Lewes Lancashire BN8 6LR 3.25 miles Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put &Quot;Firle Beacon&Quot; Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park.

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Friston Forest
Walks From The Car Park Are Signposted. There Is The Option Of Long Or Short Walks. Unnamed Road Eastbourne Lancashire BN20 0AT 4.64 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

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Seven Sisters
Walk From Birling Gap Towards Seven Sisters, It Is A National Trust Signposted Walk. There Are Shorter And Longer Options. The Path Can Get Quite Close To The Edge Of The Cliffs, So Watch Out For The Dog. Some Fields With Sheep In Them, But Can Be Clearly Seen From Distance. Boat House Birling Gap East Dean Eastbourne BN20 0AB 5.30 miles

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Beachy Head
Beautiful, Lots Of Space To Run And Play Both In Top And At The Side. Can Get A Bit Busy At Weekends But Rarely Unable To Take Off Lead Beachy Head Lancashire 6.68 miles

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Beachy Head
A Coastal, Circular Walk Along The Cliff Edge. You Will Be Able To See The Famous Beachy Head Lighthouse And Views Across Eastbourne And The Sea. BN20 7YA 7.35 miles From The West: Head Along The M4, Then Cut Down To The A27 And Carry On. From The North: Once Passed London, Take The M23/A23, Then Turn Left When You See Signs For Eastbourne. You Should See Signs For Beachy Head After A While.

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