The beach just a short train ride from London that's way prettier and quieter than its famous neighbour Brighton

Published date13 August 2022
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
But there is a place that many Londoners haven't heard of that is often overlooked due to it being sandwiched between its two better-known neighbours on the south coast. Slap bang between Brighton and Eastbourne is a pretty little seaside town called Seaford in East Sussex

Only a 90-minute journey by train from London’s Victoria station, it's surprising that Seaford isn't on more Londoners' minds as a viable place to catch some local sun, sea and sand as well as enjoying spectacular views of the cliffs on the south coast.

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Saying that, Seaford’s profile has grown as of late, especially during the pandemic when more and more Londoners started looking outwards for alternative places to live. A recent study by Compare My Move ranked Seaford second best coastal town to relocate to in the UK.

Runner-up only to Whitstable in Kent out of 150 coastal towns across the country, Seaford is located on one of the most scenic walking paths in the country, with amazing views of the white chalk Seven Sisters hills that drop straight down into the sea by the beautiful Cuckmere Haven Beach.

The town is known for its clean beach and water quality, as well as its vineyards that make it resemble a wine-producing village in the south of France. Not far from the train station is the Rathfinny Winery, which was planted in April 2012 and produces four vintage, traditional method, world-class sparkling wines – Blanc de Noirs, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé and Classic Cuvée.

Seaford, which has historically been home to shipwrights, chandlers, sailors, fishermen and merchants who lived off its large lagoon-like harbour, also has a long, pebbly beach, along with several seafront cafes.

What makes Seaford's beach unusual is that it has been artificially created and maintained after its natural beaches eroded in the early 20th century thanks to the construction of...

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