Sussex Downs Line

A warm welcome to the Seaford to Brighton Line, from your Line Officer Michael Olden, michael@southeastcrp.org . Running from Brighton on the south coast through the county town of Lewes in the South Downs National Park and on to stunning coastal scenery at Seaford.

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Explore the Sussex Downs Line

Seaford Southease Lewes Brighton

Highlights

Browse antique shops and quirky cafes in Lewes
Napoleonic Martello Tower housing Seaford Museum
Gateway to the South Downs National Park

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Brighton Toy & Model Museum

A treasure trove of toys and models. Located under the arches of Brighton Station, it has over ten thousand toys and models on display, focusing on the first half of the twentieth century and including world class model train collections and period antique toys such as meccano, puppets, and the largest Triang collection in the world.

www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk
01273 749494

Coastguard Cottages

Seaford Head Nature Reserve is home to many nationally important species of plants, birds and insects. Relax with a peaceful walk past the world renowned view of the Coastguard Cottages, Seven Sisters white cliffs, and the river meanders of the Cuckmere valley.

sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/seaford-head

Monk’s House

At Rodmell is Monk's House, the 16th century weather-boarded cottage that was home to Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Full of Bloomsbury treasures, the house reflects its owners and their guests including TS Eliot and EM Forster. The extensive cottage garden, created by Leonard, is gorgeous whatever the weather.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/monks-house

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Let this guide inspire and inform your visit. Handy map and travel information.

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Travel with us from Brighton to Seaford for a great day out.

Return of The Sussex Belle steam train

A steam train will be travelling along our lines next month including stops at Eastbourne and Hastings. The Sussex Belle service run by the Railway Touring Company is scheduled to pass through the reg...