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.  

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