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Beaches · South East England

West Beach

Free admission

West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Newhaven Harbour · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

West Beach is a beach on the coast of East Sussex, South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Lewes parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area BN9.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

West Beach may refer to: Australia West Beach, South Australia West Beach, Western Australia United States West Beach (Santa Barbara), California West Beach, Beverly, Massachusetts South Africa West Beach, Western Cape

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Coordinates
50.7806, 0.0496
County
East Sussex
District
Lewes
Parish
Newhaven
Postcode
BN9 9HD
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes
Nearest railway station
Newhaven Harbour1.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Beach?
West Beach is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN9 9HD), in the parish of Newhaven.
Is West Beach a protected site?
Yes — West Beach is part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is West Beach free to visit?
Yes, West Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to West Beach?
The nearest railway station is Newhaven Harbour, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN9 9HD.