Welcome to East Dean

East Dean is a small village located in the South Downs National Park in West Sussex, England. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Simon and St. Jude Church. The village also has a pub, a village hall, and a small shop.

One of the main attractions in East Dean is the South Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the village. The path offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is also home to several other walking trails, including the East Dean Circular Walk and the Friston Forest Walk. These trails offer a variety of terrain, from rolling hills to dense forests, and are suitable for walkers of all abilities.

East Dean is also located close to several other popular tourist destinations in West Sussex, including the seaside town of Eastbourne and the historic city of Brighton. Both of these destinations offer a range of attractions, including museums, art galleries, and shopping districts. East Dean is also located close to several other villages and towns in the South Downs, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 7.8°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Singleton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Theresa Smyth	Charlton Road Singleton Chichester West Sussex PO18 0HP 01243811467 School Website
Graffham Church Of England Infant School (Voluntary Controlled) Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Martin	Graffham Petworth West Sussex GU28 0NJ 1798867324 School Website
West Dean C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Williams	West Dean Chichester West Sussex PO18 0RJ 01243811247 School Website
Great Ballard School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mr Matthew King	Eartham Chichester West Sussex PO18 0LR 1243814236 School Website
Seaford College Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr John Green	Lavington Park Petworth West Sussex GU28 0NB 1798867392 School Website
Boxgrove C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Dommett	The Street Boxgrove Chichester West Sussex PO18 0EE 01243773309 School Website
Tangmere Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Turney	Bishop Road Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2JB 01243773339 School Website
Duncton C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Martin	Willett Close Duncton Petworth West Sussex GU28 0LB 01798342402 School Website
Lavant C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrian King	West Stoke Road Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 0BW 01243527382 School Website
Slindon College Other Independent School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sotiria Vlahodimou	Top Road Slindon Arundel West Sussex BN18 0RH 1243814320 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chichester Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8DL 6.19 Miles

Barnham Barnham Road, Barnham, West Sussex, PO22 0ER 6.28 Miles

Fishbourne Salthill Road, Fishbourne, West Sussex, PO19 3QH 6.66 Miles

Bosham Station Road, Bosham, West Sussex, PO18 8NG 7.55 Miles

Amberley Houghton Bridge, Amberley, West Sussex, BN18 9LT 7.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
D H Private Hire 01243 789578 1 Heron Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0DR 4.04 Miles
Flash Cars 01243 537888 91 Cheshire Crescent, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2HT 4.18 Miles
R T Airport Cars 01243 531502 91 Cheshire Crescent, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2HT 4.18 Miles
Smart Cars Of Chichester 01243 200123 5 Wealden Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0SF 4.46 Miles
Chichester Taxis 01243 885301 Wealden Dr, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0SF 4.46 Miles
Chichester Motorhome Hire 01243 787003 Mistral, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5QA 4.55 Miles
Hire Classic Car 01243 788481 17 The Sadlers, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PR 4.81 Miles
Allan Doyle Airport Cars 01243 538886 26 Hunters Way, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 5RB 4.84 Miles
Bps Executive Cars 01243 542690 9 Hunters Mews, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0UW 4.88 Miles
Allied Taxis 01243 203040 65 Bradshaw Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6TN 5.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
East Dean Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Star & Garter Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Singleton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Weald And Downland Museum Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upwaltham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Dean Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rectory Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West Dean Stores Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcote Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterbeach Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eartham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halnaker Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heyshott Stores Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tangmere Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Malcolm Road Tangmere Chichester PO20 2HS
Tangmere Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Malcolm Road Tangmere Chichester PO20 2HS
Tangmere Medical Centre 01243 776988	Tangmere Medical Centre Malcolm Road,Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 2HS
Lavant Road Surgery 01243 527264	Lavant Road Surgery 8 Lavant Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 5RH
Western Sussex Bcsc	Spitalfield Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6SE

Local Stores

Tangmere - Baders Arms
Malcolm Road
Tangmere
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 2HS
01243 780185
Store Website
4.07 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Tangmere
SPAR
Arundel Road
Chichester
PO18 0DU
01243 533310
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chichester Vets
Unit E Madam Green Business Centre High Street Oving Chichester West Sussex PO20 2DD 01243 779 111 reception@chichester-vets.co.uk Website 5.10 miles
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Arun Veterinary Group Ltd
Nyton Road Westergate Chichester West Sussex PO20 3UN 01243 859911 westergate@arunvetgroup.co.uk 5.12 miles

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Companion Care (Chichester) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Portfield Way Chichester Sussex PO19 7YH 01243 785 348 chichester@companioncare.co.uk Website 5.14 miles

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Alphapet Management Services Ltd T/A Alphapet Veterinary Clinics
Oldwick Farm West Stoke Road Lavant Chichester West Sussex PO18 9AA 01243 528899 info@alphapet247.vet Website 5.28 miles
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Woodland Veterinary Centre
Grange Road Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9LT 01730 814321 midhurst@woodlandvetcentre.co.uk 5.29 miles
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Arun Veterinary Group Ltd
Lion House St Pancras Chichester West Sussex PO19 7GE Website 5.38 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Goodwood
Some Absolutely Spectacular Views Over The South Downs. There Are A Couple Of Car Parks Dotted Around. This One You Can Walk Up The Hill And Then Either Just Walk Round The Chalk Path At The Top Taking In The Views, Or There Is A Public Bridleway Going Down One Side Of The Hill That Leads You Through Huge Open Farmers Fields Or Another Chalk Path. Knight'S Hill Lancashire 1.96 miles

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Halnaker Windmill
A Fairly Short But Beautiful Walk Up A Tunnel Formed From The Tree Canopy Opens On To Vast Fields Of Rapeseed. At The Top Of Your Climb You'll Find A Lovely Old Windmill And 360 Degree Views Of The South Downs. Lovely Spot For A Dog Walk And A Picnic When You Get To The Top. Denge Ln Chichester PO18 0NF 2.33 miles Park In The Lay-By At The Entrance To 'Warehead Farm' Just Off The A285 And Set-Off Uphill, Following The Path Up To The Windmill.

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Eartham Woods
You Can Go For Hours In These Woods, Free Parking And Away You Go, Connects To Slindon/Bignor/Upwartham. Some Flat Bits And Some Hilly Bit. There Are Main Gravel Paths And Off The Beaten Track Paths. 2 N Barn Cottages Eartham Chichester Lancashire PO18 0LU 2.55 miles

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The Trundle
Hilly Walk Up To The Top Of The Trundle (A Medieval Fort) Where You Can See For Miles Around. It Is All Pathed, Some In Forest And Some By Fields And Open Grassland. Usually Very Windy When You Approach The Top! Popular With Many Dog Walkers. Parking In The Local Roads And Then Walk Over The Bridge To Begin The Walk. Church Ln Chichester Lancashire PO18 0QY 2.99 miles

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Nore Hill
Hilly Walk With Area For Dogs To Be Off Lead Slindon Arundel Lancashire BN18 0RL 3.58 miles

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The Folly Slindon
Great Walk, Beautiful In Spring And Summer When The Bluebells Are In Full Bloom. Mostly Uphill But Some Lovely Circular Routes. Beautiful Views All Year Round Of The Local Area. Slindon Bottom Rd Lancashire 3.95 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	0.5°C	0.6°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	2.2°C	3°C	4.1°C	4.3°C	4°C	2.2°C	3.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-2.5°C	-1.9°C	-1.8°C	-0.7°C	0.7°C	0.7°C	0.6°C	0.9°C	0.7°C	0.8°C

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Temp	2.8°C	1.4°C	0.3°C	-0.2°C	0.3°C	3.6°C	7.2°C	9.6°C	10°C	7.5°C	6.2°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	0.6°C	-0.6°C	-1.6°C	-2°C	-1.4°C	1.6°C	5.4°C	8.1°C	8.6°C	5.6°C	3.7°C	3.5°C

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