Welcome to Westdean

Westdean is a small village located in the district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated in the South Downs National Park, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and scenic views. Westdean is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and ancient woodlands, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.

Westdean is home to several historic landmarks and attractions that are worth visiting. One of the most popular attractions in the village is West Dean Gardens, which is a beautiful 90-acre garden that features a wide variety of plants, flowers, and trees. The garden is also home to several historic buildings, including a 19th-century walled kitchen garden and a Victorian glasshouse. Another popular attraction in the village is West Dean College, which is a renowned arts and conservation college that offers a wide range of courses and workshops.

Westdean is also known for its vibrant community and friendly locals. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are several events and activities that take place throughout the year, including the Westdean Village Fete, which is held every summer. The village also has a pub, a village hall, and a small shop, making it a convenient place to live or visit. Overall, Westdean is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 16.2°C

Feels Like: 16.2°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cuckmere House School Academy Special Converter Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Mr Jim Cameron	Eastbourne Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BA 01323691000 School Website
Chyngton School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Tollyfield	Millberg Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3ST 1323893281 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
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
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
Alfriston School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Hudson	North Road Alfriston Polegate East Sussex BN26 5XB 01323870203 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
Seaford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Davey	Wilkinson Way Seaford East Sussex BN25 2JF 01323893450 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
Pashley Down Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Heather Godding	Beechy Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8NX 01323730719 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Seaford Station Approach, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2AR 2.68 Miles

Bishopstone Station Road, Bishopstone, East Sussex, BN25 2RB 3.41 Miles

Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 4.54 Miles

Newhaven Harbour East Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0BH 4.73 Miles

Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 4.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gorgeous Cars 01323 871600 Burnt House, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TS 1.57 Miles
Airports - Seaports Taxis 01323 893466 The Shepway, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3SJ 1.59 Miles
Beacon Taxis 01323 898888 Unit 13, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3JE 1.83 Miles
Seahaven Cabs 01323 892223 25 Coxwell Close, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3FE 1.89 Miles
Airport Connections Uk 01323 899322 204 Vale Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 3HJ 1.91 Miles
Alfriston Taxis 01323 870823 Lavender Cottage/High St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TB 2.08 Miles
Martello Taxis 01323 899774 18 Place La, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1LA 2.68 Miles
Solitaire Driver Services 01323 899680 5 Rosemount Cl, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2TP 3.89 Miles
Bestaxin Eastbourne 01323 737608 60 Sancroft Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8HB 3.95 Miles
Centre Cabs Eastbourne Ltd 01323 508888 74 Wannock Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9SQ 3.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Dean No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exceat Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Chyngton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dover Cl0se No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barcombe Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chyngton Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hillside Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairways Estate P.O. No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chyngton Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Chyngton Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kammond Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lullington Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bromley Road 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
Old School Surgery 01323 890072	Old School Surgery Church Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1HH
Seaford Medical Practice 01323 490022	Seaford Health Centre Dane Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1DH
Victoria Medical Centre 01323 407900	153A Victoria Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8NH
Victoria Eastbourne Pcn Hub 01323 407900	Victoria Medical Centre 153A Victoria Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8NH

Local Stores

Seaford
1 Shepway Parade
Broadstreet
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 1LZ
01323 892482
Store Website
2.57 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
15 Downlands Way East Dean Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 0HR 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Surgery
37 Stafford Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1UE 01323 893884 beechwoodvet37@hotmail.com Website 2.50 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 2.67 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 4.31 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
36 The Goffs Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HD 01323 721087 goffs.reception@downlandvets.co.uk 4.92 miles
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Portside Vets
Unit 11 Newhaven Square Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9QS 5.03 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 0.39 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 1.95 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

Location what3words whirlpool.quicker.risen

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 2.86 miles

Location what3words sparks.exporters.pigs

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 4.04 miles

Location what3words steam.senior.fellow

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 4.70 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.

Location what3words bulldozer.galloping.pizzeria

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 5.21 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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Weather Forecast

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Fog	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	22.4°C	26.9°C	28°C	28.9°C	27°C	25.4°C	23.8°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	24°C	29.6°C	30.2°C	29.7°C	28.9°C	27.2°C	25.7°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Fog	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	22.2°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	26°C	28.7°C	29.9°C	29.9°C	29°C	27.1°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	24.7°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	28.8°C	31.7°C	33.1°C	33.1°C	32°C	29.6°C	26.9°C

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Temp	24.7°C	24.6°C	24.5°C	24.4°C	25.6°C	27.8°C	30.5°C	31.5°C	31.4°C	30.7°C	29.1°C	26.7°C
Feels Like	26.8°C	26.6°C	26.5°C	26.4°C	27.8°C	30.6°C	34.2°C	35.5°C	35.3°C	34.4°C	32°C	29°C

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