Welcome to Blackness

Blackness is a small village located in the county of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Rye and is known for its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. Blackness is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area's natural beauty and historic landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Blackness is the Blackness Castle, which dates back to the 15th century. The castle was built by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was used as a defensive structure during the Hundred Years' War. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for guided tours.

In addition to the castle, Blackness is also home to several other historic buildings, including the Blackness Inn, which dates back to the 17th century. The inn is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, offering traditional English pub fare and a cozy atmosphere. Overall, Blackness is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into England's rich history and natural beauty.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.7°C

Feels Like: -0.1°C

Wind: 28.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stone Cross School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clements	Adur Drive Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5EF 01323461002 School Website
Hankham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Timlin	Hankham Road Hankham Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5AY 01323763265 School Website
Hazel Court School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Kirsty Eydmann	Larkspur Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ 1323465720 School Website
The Turing School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Doyle	Larkspur Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ 1323465700 School Website
Shinewater Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Evason	Milfoil Drive Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8ED 1323762129 School Website
College Central Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Morse (Acting Principal)	124 Brodrick Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9RB 01323691000 School Website
Oakwood Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ryan Laker	Magnolia Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0SS 01323501251 School Website
West Rise Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Weir	Chaffinch Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7SL 01323764062 School Website
West Rise Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Fairclough	Chaffinch Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7SL 01323764037 School Website
The Eastbourne Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Dan Wynne Willson	Brodrick Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9RQ 01323514900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pevensey And Westham Eastbourne Road, Westham, East Sussex, BN24 5ND 1.56 Miles

Hampden Park Station Approach, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9ND 1.75 Miles

Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 1.96 Miles

Pevensey Bay Wallsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6AA 2.40 Miles

Eastbourne Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3QJ 3.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abfab Taxi Service 01323 762222 31 Sheffield Park Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8LA 0.76 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01323 740633 275 Sorrel Dr, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8DL 0.79 Miles
St Mary's Cars 01323 484383 3 St Mary's, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6JZ 1.41 Miles
Advanced Booking Cars 07881 458366 39 Southern Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9LT 1.43 Miles
Klc Taxi 01323 486492 7 Junction St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6ET 1.72 Miles
Country Wide Executive Hire 01323 485781 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 1.94 Miles
Country Wide Taxi 07811 393989 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 1.94 Miles
Direct Travel Journeys 01323 484444 42 High St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AG 2.03 Miles
The People Carrier 07748 902302 Wish Hill, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9HA 2.36 Miles
Premier Chauffeur Service 01323 487800 41 Wannock Av, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RH 2.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Milton Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adur Drive Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Stone Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dallaway Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arun Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hankham School Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Patcham Mill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dittons Farm Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Rotherfield Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hadlow Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill View Close Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Oak Tree Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milfoil Drive Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Penine Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dittons Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stone Cross Surgery 01323 761461	Mimram Road Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5DZ
Prosser 01323 766358	Ian Gow Memorial Health Centre Milfoil Drive Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8BR
Baig 01323 465120	Westham Medical Centre Church Bailey Montague Way Westham Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5NQ
Desmond 01323 507373	Hampden Park Surgery 12 Brodrick Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9NQ
Park Practice 01323 502200	Eastbourne Park Pcc Broadwater Way Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9PQ

Local Stores

Shinewater
95-97 Milfoil Drive
North Langney
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8BR
01323 765123
Store Website
0.91 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Downland Veterinary Group
3 Mimram Road Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5DZ 01323 740786 stonecross.reception@downlandvets.co.uk 0.30 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
1 Antrim Court Pembury Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7LU 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
1 Gorringe Valley Road Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9SX 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Companion Care (Eastbourne) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Admiral Retail Park Lottbridge Drove Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 6QD 01323 649 315 eastbourne@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
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Eastbourne Vets
Acacia Villas 357 Seaside Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7RP 01323 412673 2.78 miles

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Dvg Ltd
19 Station Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2BH 01323 842141 Hailshamreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 2.52 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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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 4.94 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

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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 5.80 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 5.81 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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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 6.64 miles

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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 6.79 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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