Welcome to Selmeston

Selmeston is a small village located in the county of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the A27 road, which connects the cities of Brighton and Eastbourne. Selmeston is a rural village with a population of around 300 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village of Selmeston has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known as "Seleminestone". The village was once home to a castle, which was built in the 12th century. Today, only the castle mound remains, which is a popular spot for visitors to the village.

Selmeston is a peaceful and picturesque village with a strong sense of community. The village has a pub, a church, and a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local community. Selmeston is a great place to visit for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Alfriston School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Hudson	North Road Alfriston Polegate East Sussex BN26 5XB 01323870203 School Website
Firle Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Rachel West	The Street Firle Lewes East Sussex BN8 6LF 01273858260 School Website
Bede's Senior School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Peter Goodyer	The Dicker Upper Dicker Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3QH 1323843252 School Website
Park Mead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Procter	Upper Dicker Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3QP 01323844247 School Website
Laughton Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel West	Church Lane Laughton Lewes East Sussex BN8 6AH 01323811306 School Website
Bowden House School Community Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Aaron Sherwood	Firle Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2JB 01323893138 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
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
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
Chyngton School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Tollyfield	Millberg Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3ST 1323893281 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 1.06 Miles

Glynde Lacys Hill, Glynde, East Sussex, BN8 6RU 3.37 Miles

Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 4.71 Miles

Southease South Downs Way, Off A26, Southease, East Sussex, BN8 6JS 4.77 Miles

Bishopstone Station Road, Bishopstone, East Sussex, BN25 2RB 4.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alfriston Taxis 01323 870823 Lavender Cottage/High St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TB 2.52 Miles
Gorgeous Cars 01323 871600 Burnt House, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TS 3.02 Miles
Beacon Taxis 01323 898888 Unit 13, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3JE 4.12 Miles
Seahaven Cabs 01323 892223 25 Coxwell Close, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3FE 4.13 Miles
Airport Connections Uk 01323 899322 204 Vale Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3HJ 4.39 Miles
Airports - Seaports Taxis 01323 893466 The Shepway, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3SJ 4.52 Miles
Phils Taxis 01273 514141 49 Denton Rd, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0PY 4.52 Miles
Prestige Airport Cars 07518 456470 Coopers Way, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3XA 4.56 Miles
Direct Travel Journeys 01323 484444 42 High St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AG 4.64 Miles
Country Wide Executive Hire 01323 485781 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 4.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barley Mow Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Selmeston Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Alciston Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Swingate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berwick Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upper Berwick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drusillas Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Union House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chalvington Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Ripe Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Aerodrome Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Arlington Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Wick Street Farm Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Milton Street Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Broadway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alfriston Surgery	The Furlongs Alfriston Polegate East Sussex BN26 5XT
Deanland Wood Branch Surgery 01323 845669	Quintin Medical Centre Golden Cross Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3RN
Downlands Medical Centre 01323 482323	The Surgery 77 High St, Polegate Eastbourne East Sussex BN26 6AE
Manor Park Medical Centre 01323 482301	Manor Park Medical Ctr. High Street Polegate East Sussex BN26 5DJ
Anchor Field	38 Anchor Field Ringmer Lewes BN8 5QN

Local Stores

Petrol Polegate - Hailsham Road
Hailsham Road
Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 6QL
01323 489634
Store Website
4.24 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd Equine Clinic
Harbens Farm Mill Lane Laughton Lewes East Sussex BN8 6AJ 01323 815120 Website 3.17 miles

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Downwood Veterinary Centre
Units 3 &Amp; 4 Ash House The Broyle Ringmer Lewes East Sussex BN8 5NN accounts@downwoodvets.co.uk 4.84 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Hailsham Retail Park Hailsham Sussex BN27 3JF Hailsham@jollyes.co.uk Website 4.85 miles


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Beechwood Veterinary Surgery
37 Stafford Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1UE 01323 893884 beechwoodvet37@hotmail.com Website 4.95 miles
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Pet Doctors Seaford
Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinics Brooklyn Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2DU 01323 894568 seaford@petdoctors.co.uk Website 5.01 miles
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Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd
70 Springett Avenue Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5QX 01273 814590 Website 5.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.64 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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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 4.66 miles

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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 5.46 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 7.26 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 7.95 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 8.50 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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