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Bexhill-on-Sea

Parish in Rother, East Sussex, England

Coordinates:50.846, 0.447
OS grid ref:TQ 72 08
Population:40,478
Dialling code: 01424 (Hastings)
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The seaside town Bexhill-on-Sea sits on the coast of Rother in East Sussex, England, known for its long shingle beach, broad promenade and a mix of Victorian and Edwardian seafront architecture. Its most recognisable landmark is the 1930s modernist De La Warr Pavilion, a civic arts centre that stages exhibitions and events and gives the town a cultural focus beyond the usual seaside attractions.

Originally developed as a 19th‑century resort, the town now combines tourism, a sizable retired population and local retail and service industries; places such as the Bexhill Museum and seasonal events reflect a lively community life. Good road and rail links provide easy access to neighbouring towns like Hastings and Brighton, while the nearby South Downs offer countryside walks, so days out can easily mix coastal leisure with rural and commuter connections.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 34.6 miles55.7 km
  • London City Airport 48.6 miles78.2 km
  • Collington Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
  • Cooden Beach Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km

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Schools in Bexhill-on-Sea

  • All Saints C of E Primary School, Bexhill Primary
  • Bexhill College Further education
  • Bexhill High Academy Secondary
  • Chantry Community Primary School Primary
  • Glenleigh Park Primary Academy Primary
  • Glyne Gap School Special
  • King Offa Primary Academy Primary
  • Little Common School Primary
  • Pebsham Primary Academy Primary
  • St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Primary
  • St Mary's School and 6th Form College Special
  • St Peter and St Paul C of E Primary School Primary
  • St Richard's Catholic College Secondary

Local points of interest

  • Herstmonceux Castle Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
  • Hastings Beach Beach 5 miles8.1 km
  • Herstmonceux Place Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
  • Sovereign Harbour Harbour 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Saint Helen's Wood Forest 6.1 miles9.9 km
  • Priory Lane Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
  • Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 6.4 miles10.3 km
  • Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 8.1 miles13.1 km
  • Manor Gardens Gardens 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Gildredge Manor Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Robertsbridge Abbey Historic site 10 miles16.1 km
  • Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.6 km