| Coordinates: | 50.806, 0.154 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 51 02 |
| Population: | 829 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 (Eastbourne) |
Alfriston is a picturesque village in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England, tucked into the chalk valleys of the South Downs at the head of the Cuckmere Valley. It sits beside the meandering River Cuckmere and is a frequent starting point for walks across the downs and down to Cuckmere Haven, offering classic Sussex countryside and striking views.
The village retains a well‑preserved medieval core of timber‑framed houses, a notable parish church and the old Clergy House, one of the earliest properties acquired by the National Trust, which gives Alfriston a strong sense of history. Today its economy leans on tourism and local agriculture, with independent shops, galleries, cafés and pubs serving day‑trippers, walkers and a sociable local community that hosts regular events and village activities.
Postcode districts covering Alfriston
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Hastings 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Eastbourne 6 miles9.7 km
- Worthing 24 miles38.6 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 13.7 miles22 km
- Haywards Heath 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Burgess Hill 16.3 miles26.2 km
- East Grinstead 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Seaford 3 miles4.8 km
- Rottingdean 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Crowborough 17.3 miles27.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Cuckmere Valley Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- South Downs Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Berwick Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Alciston Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Seaford North Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Long Man Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Seaford East Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Seaford South Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Seaford Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Selmeston Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Seaford Central Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Seaford West Ward 3.3 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Alfriston
BN26 5UY, BN26 5XP, BN26 5UE, BN26 5TP, BN26 5XL, BN26 5UN, BN26 5UD, BN26 5TH, BN26 5UU … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 28.2 miles45.3 km
- London City Airport 48.5 miles78 km
- Berwick Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Seaford Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
Hotels near Alfriston Ad
- Flint Barns, Rathfinny Wine Estate 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Chalk Farm Ldc 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The View Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Hydro Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Olde Forge Hotel 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Port Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Langham Hotel Eastbourne 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Devonshire Park Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Lansdowne, Eastbourne 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Grand Hotel Eastbourne 5 6.5 miles10.5 km
Schools in Alfriston
- Alfriston School Primary
Local points of interest
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 3 miles4.9 km
- Port Newhaven Harbour 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Gildredge Manor Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Manor Gardens Gardens 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Priory Lane Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km