East Dean and Friston
Built-up area in Wealden, East Sussex, England
Within South Downs National Park
| Coordinates: | 50.763, 0.206 |
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| OS grid ref: | TV 55 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 (Eastbourne) |
East Dean and Friston is a compact rural parish in Wealden, East Sussex, England, sitting on the northern edge of the South Downs and within easy reach of the coast and Eastbourne. The landscape is a mix of chalk downland, small woodlands such as Friston Forest, and rolling farmland, making it popular with walkers and nature-lovers keen to explore downs, sea-facing vistas and quiet country lanes.
The two villages retain strong agricultural roots and a peaceful village feel, with historic buildings, a village pub and community groups that mark seasonal events. Local life is supported by small businesses, tourism from people exploring the Downs and coast, and conservation-minded residents who value the area’s natural and built heritage.
Postcode districts covering East Dean and Friston
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 15.6 miles25 km
- Hastings 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Eastbourne 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Haywards Heath 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Burgess Hill 20 miles32.1 km
- Seaford 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Rottingdean 12 miles19.3 km
- Crowborough 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Hailsham 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Lancing 23.2 miles37.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Meads Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Old Town Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- South Downs Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cuckmere Valley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Upperton Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Ratton Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Willingdon and Jevington Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Seaford East Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Lower Willingdon Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Upper Willingdon Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Alfriston Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Eastbourne Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in East Dean and Friston
BN20 0AU, BN20 0EF, BN20 0EA, BN20 0LG, BN20 0HR, BN20 0DA, BN20 0AT, BN20 0BD, BN20 0AS … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 31.9 miles51.4 km
- London City Airport 51.7 miles83.2 km
- Eastbourne Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hampden Park Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near East Dean and Friston Ad
- The View Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Hydro Hotel 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Port Hotel 4 miles6.4 km
- The Devonshire Park Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Langham Hotel Eastbourne 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Lansdowne, Eastbourne 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Chalk Farm Ldc 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Grand Hotel Eastbourne 5 3.4 miles5.5 km
- East Beach Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Da Vinci Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
Local points of interest
- Gildredge Manor Estate 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Manor Gardens Gardens 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Priory Lane Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 6 miles9.6 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Port Newhaven Harbour 6.8 miles11 km
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 11.5 miles18.4 km