As The Crow Flies

As the crow flies Seaford is a great place to have a break away. It is a very convenient stop off point if you are travelling to the continent using the ferry terminal at Newhaven being only a whisper away from Seaford, a total of four miles.

If your thing is to be out and about there are plenty of hills to get your teeth into:

 

• Bird watching.
• Cycling.
• Exploring and looking for fossils.
• Local history; the list is endless. 

Seaford is situated at the foot of the South Downs. Seaford Head which forms part of the South Downs has some of the most breathtaking scenery and idyllic walks in the country of which one of its most famous is the Seven Sisters and includes within it:

• Seven Sisters Country Park;
• Seven Sisters sheep centre; and
• close by the quaint and historic villages of Alfriston and East Dean. 

In safe hands

For joggers, walkers, dog walkers, old and young alike Seaford’s seafront promenade stretches for over one and a half miles enticing and inviting you to enjoy it ambiance and tranquillity. 

The beach also had its own volunteer lifeguards whose purpose is to keep Seaford Bay free from danger and prevent loss of life through drowning. They do this by training volunteers from all walks of life in:

• water safety;
• first aid;
• boat handling;
• radio operation; and
• Resuscitation.

The beach is patrolled from May to September at weekends and bank holidays. Established in 1970 the organisation has grown into a world class lifeguard service and training centre.

A Jewel in the Crown

The Seven Sisters country park visitors centre is located in an 18^th century barn and has readily available a lot of information about the Park. You can meander through displays that detail the history geology and wildlife in the park. The shop provides you with the opportunity to buy souvenirs leaflets and maps. On hand are knowledgeable volunteers happy to give you information about the best walks and where to find the wildlife.

As the crow flies Seaford boasts a myriad of activities for a quaint town.
There is a:

 

• regular folk club,
• choral society,
• historical guided tours of Seaford,
• traditional French market,
• local rotary club,
• barn dances, to mention but a few.

If you are seeking entertainment and refreshment Seaford boasts 11 pubs catering for every taste and even its own nightclub.

Plenty to keep you busy

Whether you want to relax, be active, explore its historical past, Seaford will give you just this opportunity The perfect place to take a short break relax and unwind you may be so taken with the tranquil atmosphere that you may think about investing in your own bolt hole far from the maddening crowds. If you do ponder this idea then don’t forget to give David Jordan Estate Agents call or email us using the details on our website......

www.davidjordan.co.uk

T: 01323 898414

The Charm of Seaford

Seaford is charming sedate, quirky and twinkly in the sun.  There are quaint little shops, Eggs and Spreads for example selling funnily enough eggs and spreads. ‘Anyone Can Fish’ for those whose passion is to fish and a lovely traditional pharmacy. There’s a host of antique shops and a traditional style tearoom with wooden beams and pink and white check tablecloths. This quaint town oozes friendly ambience and feel at ease atmosphere.

Steeped in history

Then there is Seaford Museum located in a Martello tower on the seafront. This is one of few such towers open to the public in the country. Similar to Newhaven Fort the museum carries a musty smell reminding you of its age and heritage.  Walking through a doorway takes you into a large area housing a room full of radios, a wall plastered with sewing machines, a commode called ‘Thunder Box’, a collection of vacuum cleaners and old computers. Seaford Museum houses one of the most random and interesting selections of days gone by.

Before a storm in the late 16^th century diverted the river Ouse to Newhaven Seaford was the popular port of Lewes.

In the Middle Ages it was one of the main ports serving southern England but coastal sedimentation silting up its harbour and persistent raids by French pirates led to its decline.

However the town fortunes were revived in the 19^th century with the arrival of the railway connecting the town to Lewes and London.

The town in days gone past had excellent beaches but in the early 20^th century a large breakwater was constructed at Newhaven Harbour and the harbour entrance was regularly dredged which cut off the supply of fresh sand to the beach.

So in 1987 a massive beach replenishment operation was carried out and about 1 million tonnes of material was dredged from sandbanks out at sea and deposited on the shore.   

A quaint costal town and so much more

Seaford is the largest town in the Lewes district with a population around 23,000.

Seaford has a wide curving bay covered with sand and shingles boasting panoramic views toward Newhaven and the Seven Sisters cliffs and of course the renown Beachy Head.

Seaford town has a pleasing mixture of architecture and in particular those houses that face the seafront. In the main streets there are lovely old Victorian properties with delightful bay windows.

The town’s parish church is dedicated to St Leonard built during the 11^th century and holds the scars of attacks form the French during the One Hundred Years War. Over time there have been many additions, one being unique Norman arches along with a beautiful rose window.

Seaford Head boasts a Nature Reserve that follows the line of the Cuckmere River. The town is twinned with the town of Bonningstedt Germany since 1984 and has one of the longest serving town criers in England and Wales.

Local sports clubs support the community with Seaford Rugby Club, Cricket Club and Seaford Town local Football club. The town also sports two golf courses, Sailing Club and Bowling Club.

We are pleased and proud to sponsor Seaford Football club as well.  Find out more about them here:. ...   Seaford Football Club 

So whether you are looking for a quiet stroll along the promenade taking in the colourful cute beach huts, a traditional afternoon tea in a quaint tea shop, taking in the towns architecture or just a meander rounds the quirky shops then take a look at the hidden treasures of Seaford.  

www.davidjordan.co.uk

T: 01323 898414