'''Newhaven'''[http://www.newhaven-sussex.co.uk/] is in East Sussex.

Get in

By train from Lewes or Brighton. By Ferry[http://www.transmancheferries.com/accueil_uk_passager.asp]from Dieppe.

Get around

The town is not big enough to warrant taking a bus around. Car parking is available at the Fort and Paradise Park. Both of these places are within walking distance from the station and ferry port.

See

  • '''Newhaven Fort'''[http://www.newhavenfort.org.uk/], a pre WWII fort.
  • There are probably coastal walks towards Brighton, but a better bet would be to go the other direction from Seaford towards Cuckhaven and on over the Seven Sisters towards Beachy Head.
  • Do

  • '''[http://www.transmancheferries.com/accueil_uk_passager.asp/ Catch A Ferry]''' most travellers will use Newhaven as a stopping point en route to France (and beyond); services run to Le Havre and Dieppe
  • '''[http://www.newhavenfort.org.uk/ Newhaven Fort]''' A fort in operation since Napoleonic times, it ceased operation after WW2 and has been converted into a fascinating museum. the view over the channel is also well worth a visit. Prices are as follows:
  • '''Adults''' __5.75
  • '''Senior/Concession''' __4.65
  • '''Child''' __3.70
  • '''Family Tickets''' (2 Adults + 2/3 Children) __16.50
  • '''Season/Yearly Tickets:'''
  • Adults __16.50, Senior/ Unwaged/student __13.00,
  • Child __11.00, Family __45.00
  • Visitors must note that there is a height bar to the car park; however alternative car parking is available.

  • '''Tide Mills''' Not a great tourist attraction, part of the old course of the Ouse River; before it broke through and 'New - Haven' was created. There are various specialist plants. Possible to walk to the nearby town of Seaford, very pleasant on a sunny day
  • '''[http://www.paradisepark.co.uk/ Paradise Park]''' Originally a garden centre but has had bits added to it, now includes a model railway, dinosaur museum, a mini arcade and '''Newhaven Museum'''. it in the north of Newhaven, on 'Avis Road'. Open Sundays
  • Buy

  • '''Fish''' Newhaven has a small fishing port and various places around the town sell fresh, local fish
  • '''Tents etc''' If you need one, or other sporting goods there is a sporting shop, ask locals for directions
  • '''Food''' Newhaven has two supermarkets, which should supply a traveller with any food he or she needs
  • '''Ferry Tickets''' From the 'Transmanche' desk, in the Western Harbour; it is signposted from the main road
  • Eat

  • '''The Drove''' Newhaven, BN9 0AG ''01273 612356''
  • '''Bridge Street''' 12 Bridge Street
  • Various other establishments; '''The Hope''' serves good food; it is underneath the fort; upstairs has a view over the harbour. For the desperate / insane there is a McDonalds opposite the Focus retail park
  • Drink

    Being a port there's a fairly decent selections of drinking establishments, most pubs that serve food also serve alcohol

    Sleep

  • '''Bed and Breakfasts''' Ask at the ferry port or a local.
  • '''Travel Inn''' Generic Hotel, on the road between Newhaven and Seaford.
  • '''[http://www.buckle-camping.ukti.co.uk/ Buckle Camping]''' It's near Seaford, but still only about 3-4 miles from Newhaven
  • Get out

  • Newhaven has a Ferry service to Dieppe.
  • Brighton to the West is a simple bus (__2.50 taking about an hour) or train (__3.60 return taking about half an hour) by car it is easily accessible along the coast road
  • Take a walk on the beach towards Seaford, passing the old Dieppe Seaplane station, tidemills water mill (disused) and the old railway to Seaford (it was moved in the late 1800s)
  • Visit Cuckmere Haven