Newhaven often seems to get overlooked in favour of its neighbours. I headed there recently to see the Following Ravilious public art trail and this is what else I found. Background and history There are lots of information boards around the town with old photographs and QR codes to explain the history of the town. …
Newhaven sits at the mouth of the River Ouse which snakes its way through the South Downs from Lewes. Although it’s a bustling modern town, Newhaven’s roots date back to at least the Bronze Age when there was a fort on what is now known as Castle Hill. The Saxons were here too but for …
Eric Ravilious is a name that has almost become synonymous with Eastbourne, Lewes, Newhaven and the surrounding area. Although born in London, the well-known painter, designer, book illustrator and wood engraver grew up in East Sussex when his family moved to Eastbourne. These days, his distinctive work, often described as “off-kilter, modernist” is frequently used …
Distance: 15 km. Elevation: 100 m. Difficulty: Medium The King Charles III English Coastal Path will be a 2,700 mile (4,345 km) coast path around England (and should be finished in 2024). At the moment, the Sussex section stretches from West Wittering to Eastbourne with the last section to Camber in progress. The Shoreham to …
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