scenic viewpoint
Cuckmere Haven
A meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Hailsham
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hailsham
Hailsham works well as a base: 10 minutes from Herstmonceux, 14km from Seven Sisters Cliffs.
Hailsham is in England, United Kingdom, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Herstmonceux, about 5 km away.
Hailsham is a town, civil parish and the administrative centre of the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. It lies near the Cuckmere River, approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of Brighton, 7 miles (11 km) north of Eastbourne, and 14 miles (23 km) west of Hastings. It had a population of 23,114 at the 2021Read more
census.
Hailsham is mentioned in Domesday Book, where it is called Hamelesham in one part, yet mentioned in another part of the same book as ‘’’Tilux’’’, the land of Ricard de Tunbrige. The town of Hailsham has a history of industry and agriculture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hailsham?
Within an hour or so of Hailsham: Cuckmere Haven (13 km), Seven Sisters Cliffs (14 km), Beachy Head (14 km), Birling Gap (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Hailsham?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Military Road, Isle of Wight.
Where is Hailsham?
Hailsham is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Herstmonceux.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,411
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 50.8622, 0.2577
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Hailsham
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Seven Sisters Cliffs
A series of dramatic undulating chalk cliffs along the East Sussex coast, considered one of England's finest coastal landscapes.
14 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Beachy Head
The highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 m, with a red-and-white lighthouse standing on the shore below.
14 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Birling Gap
A National Trust hamlet at the foot of the Seven Sisters with beach access by steel staircase and rapidly retreating cliffs.
14 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Bodiam Castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
25 km · about 30 min drive
film location
Bodiam Castle (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)
The moated East Sussex castle used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and many period productions.
25 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Brighton Beach
A famous pebble beach on England's south coast known for its Victorian pier, vibrant arts scene, and seaside charm.
28 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Devil’s Dyke
The longest, deepest and widest dry valley in Britain, on the South Downs escarpment above Brighton.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Hailsham
- Right hereCuckmere HavenA meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
- Right hereBeachy HeadThe highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 m, with a red-and-white lighthouse standing on the shore below.
- 56 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
- 59 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
- 66 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
- 68 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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