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Seaford - East Sussex, holiday lets on the south coast
Seaford
is a seaside town on the south coast in East Sussex, about halfway between
Brighton and Eastbourne.
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Unlike
its busy commercial neighbours, Seaford is unspoiled and very different in
character. Firstly, there is no street lighting along the sea front so
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Caravans
on a hill behind car park, facing the sea |
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The
beach is a high ridge of shingle. There are warnings about waves
produced by passing ships from the ferry port at Newhaven.
To the west of the beach are caravan
parks and a boat yard. Colourful sails dot about the water.
Walking eastwards
along the seafront, a concrete esplanade provides seating and shelter. There are
benches at frequent intervals all along the sea front - most of which have been
donated as gifts or in memory of friends and relatives who loved Seaford. |
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Benches
along the Esplanade - perfect for sitting and gazing out to sea.
Photograph taken in March 2005 |
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Car
parking along the Seaford seafront was free when we visited in March 2005 - an
almost unheard of situation on England's south coast.
A
few holiday lets and private holiday homes line the road running along the
seafront. There is an excellent free park with a childrens' adventure
playground, skateboarding, playing fields and several tennis courts.
For
refreshments there is a large pub with outdoor seating, a few ice cream vans,
and a kiosk, but the usual seaside resort shops and entertainment found in
Brighton and Eastbourne are pleasantly lacking.
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The
Martello Tower and Museum on Seaford seafront |
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Further
east along the beach there is a surviving Martello Tower, now housing a
small museum that visitors can peruse for a small fee.
The white
chalky cliffs rise up in the background, prior to which is there is a small beach of sand
and shingle.
Steps
and a footpath lead upwards to the top of the cliffs and towards the
nature reserve. The view of the beach and town of Seaford from
above is impressive and well worth the climb. A steady trickle of walkers
follows the well worn paths across the top of the cliffs.
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Enjoying
the good weather at the end of March 2005 - Easter Bank Holiday |
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Majestic
white chalk cliffs at east end of beach in Seaford
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Colourful
beach huts face out to sea in Seaford
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