Beach Type

Sand/Shingle

Facilities

Cafe/restaurant and a slipway

Activities

Swimming
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Sea canoeing
Windsurfing
Power boating
Water skiing and fishing
There is no zoning for water sports

Nature and Wildlife

Newhaven Fort is located on top of the cliffs with tunnels that lead down to the beach.

Parking

There is parking for 60 cars at the beach. There is a charge for using the car park.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

There are litter bins on the beach.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed but there are no dog bins.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Newhaven
County: East Sussex
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7783, 0.0512409
Postcode: BN9 9HD
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

The beach is accessed from Newhaven town centre. from South Way turn left to Riverside. then left into Fort Road which leads to the beach car park.

Public Transport

The nearest train station is in Newhaven town centre. approximately 15 minutes walk from the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Newhaven Town (About a mile away)
Newhaven Harbour (About a mile away)
Bishopstone (Sussex) (About a mile and a half away)
Seaford (Sussex) (Approx. 2 miles away)
Southease (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Lewes Tourist Information Centre. 187 High Street. Lewes. BN7 2DE. Tel: 01273 483448. Fax: 01273 484003

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Newhaven