Old Town
Ward in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.777, 0.251 |
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| OS grid ref: | TV 58 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 (Eastbourne) |
Old Town is one of the oldest parts of Eastbourne in East Sussex, originally a small village that pre-dates the Victorian seaside development and still shows that history in its narrow lanes, historic cottages and a number of Georgian and Victorian buildings that lie within a conservation area. It sits a short walk from the seafront and is within easy reach of the South Downs, so the area combines a village atmosphere with coastal access.
Today the neighbourhood is known for its independent shops, antiques, cafés, pubs and small galleries, with a steady flow of visitors alongside local community life; there are regular events and a lively evening scene in parts, while tourism and creative businesses help support the local economy. The population mixes long-standing residents with newcomers and commuters, and there is an ongoing local interest in balancing sensitive preservation of character with modest regeneration and investment.
Postcode districts covering Old Town
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Hastings 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Eastbourne 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Haywards Heath 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Burgess Hill 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Seaford 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Rottingdean 13.7 miles22 km
- Crowborough 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Hailsham 6.2 miles10 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea 23 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Upperton Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Ratton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Meads Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Eastbourne Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Willingdon and Jevington Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Hampden Park Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Upper Willingdon Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Devonshire Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Lower Willingdon Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- East Dean and Friston Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- St. Anthony's Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Old Town
BN21 1QR, BN21 1UN, BN21 1JH, BN21 1JB, BN20 8AP, BN20 8JT, BN20 8RZ, BN20 8LS, BN20 8NL … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 32.2 miles51.8 km
- London City Airport 51.1 miles82.2 km
- Eastbourne Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hampden Park Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Old Town Ad
- The View Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Port Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
- Hydro Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Langham Hotel Eastbourne 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Devonshire Park Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Lansdowne, Eastbourne 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chalk Farm Ldc 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Grand Hotel Eastbourne 5 1.8 miles2.9 km
- East Beach Hotel 3 2 miles3.3 km
- Da Vinci Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
Schools in Old Town
- Motcombe Infants' School Primary
- Ocklynge Junior School Primary
- Pashley Down Infant School Primary
- The Cavendish School All ages
- The South Downs School Special
Local points of interest
- Gildredge Manor Estate 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Manor Gardens Gardens 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Priory Lane Stadium 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 7.5 miles12 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Port Newhaven Harbour 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 12.5 miles20.1 km