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Telscombe

Parish in Lewes, East Sussex, England

Coordinates:50.803, -0.02
OS grid ref:TQ 39 02
Dialling code: 01273 (Brighton)
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Telscombe is a small coastal parish in the district of Lewes, East Sussex, England, notable for its split character: a tiny medieval core, Telscombe Village, sitting on the lower slopes of the South Downs, and the much more modern seaside strip of Telscombe Cliffs which blends into neighbouring Peacehaven. The landscape is dominated by the wide expanse of Telscombe Tye, an unusual area of common downland right by the sea that gives sweeping views over the coast and Brighton and remains important for grazing, wildlife and recreation.

Historically rooted, with a historic church and manor at the village, Telscombe today is largely residential while retaining some agricultural and conservation interests; many residents commute to Brighton and other nearby towns. The parish has a quiet community feel, a mixture of seaside leisure and downland countryside, and is prized locally for its open spaces and panoramic coastal outlooks.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 25.3 miles40.8 km
  • London City Airport 48.6 miles78.2 km
  • Southease Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
  • Newhaven Town Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km

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Local points of interest

  • Port Newhaven Harbour 3.4 miles5.5 km
  • Brighton Marina Marina 3.6 miles5.9 km
  • Brighton Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 4.7 miles7.5 km
  • American Express Community Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping centre 5.6 miles9.1 km
  • Charleston Farmhouse Museum 6.5 miles10.5 km
  • Withdean Stadium Stadium 7 miles11.2 km
  • Kingley Vale Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
  • Woolton Farm Estate Estate 8 miles12.9 km
  • Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 9.1 miles14.6 km