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About Friston

Pleasant place, a short distance away from the famous Sussex Heritage Coast and where the South Downs Way nudges the coastline, taking in Birling Gap and Beachy Head from which there are spectacular sea views.

Friston is well known for its beautiful forest. Found a few miles inland from the bare ridge of the incredible rock formation of the Seven Sisters, this superb beechwood is not yet 80 years old. Planting began in 1927 when fast-growing pines where used to protect the young beeches against severe coastal weather so that their growth remained unhindered. Now that the beeches are fully established, many of the pines have been felled, leaving behind magical coppices of glorious trees. The soft ground beneath your feet is dappled by the rays of the sun, highlighting nature's precious gifts of flora and fauna.

This cheerful forest is an enjoyable place for a happy family visit. There are waymarked routes for walkers and for the more energetic, cycle routes have been thoughtfully planned. Friston forest is a place with plenty of space, so that you can almost wander at will, taking time to tarry and observe the many species of wildlife who thrive amongst the trees and bushes of this glorious habitat. Deer have been known to roam in 'out of the way' glades, they are shy creatures but you just might be lucky and catch a glimpse of one.

Friston is close to where the River Cuckmere greets the sea and from nearby Exceat Bridge there are lovely views of the wildlife inhabited watermeadows of the Cuckmere estuary. This fascinating area forms part of the Seven Sisters Country Park, there are planned nature trails and along the river there are hides for watching the wealth of wildlife this beautiful area supports.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Friston

Seven Sisters Country Park	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Beachy Head	(2.6 miles, 4.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Long Man	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Alfriston Clergy House	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Drusillas Park	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Seaford Museum	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
Fort Fun	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Charleston Farmhouse	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Newhaven Lighthouse	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Newhaven Fort	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Michelham Priory & Gardens	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Paradise Family Leisure Park, Newhaven	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Pevensey Castle	(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Pevensey Levels	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Herstmonceux Castle	(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Friston

Birling Gap, in the county of East Sussex (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction S)
The Birling Gap is a coastal hamlet on the South...
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Cuckmere Haven, in the county of East Sussex (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction W)
Cuckmere Haven lies beneath the 282 ft cliffs that are home to Seaford Nature Reserve.
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Alfriston, a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NW)
Alfriston occupies a favoured position in the beautiful Cuckmere Gap and serves as a tourist village to which hoards of visitors flock to enjoy the many well preserved fine old buildings to be seen, one of the most important being the local church.
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Eastbourne, in the county of East Sussex (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E)
Eastbourne, is a genteel town, that owes it's distictiveness to the 7th Duke of Devonshire.
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Wilmington, in the county of East Sussex (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)
These days Wilmington is best known for the "Long Man" a giant carving on the north side of Windover Hill. The figure is generally thought to have first appeared in medieval times, but theories abound that it may have been there since the Iron-Age.
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Seaford, in the county of East Sussex (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)
The town is famous for its Martello Tower built as part of the English defences against invading European neighbours, this is the westernmost of the towers and is now an interesting local history museum.
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Newhaven, in the county of East Sussex (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)
Best known for its cross channel ferries and for its fort built in the 1860's as part of Britain's coastal defences, but which is now a fascinating museum offering visitors the opportunity to experience a massive fortress at first hand.
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Pevensey, in the county of East Sussex (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE)
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Telscombe, in the county of East Sussex (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction W)
The tranquillity of this attractive little village is owed to its seclusion. Telscombe rests in a fold of beautiful Sussex countryside, and the fact that it is difficult to reach from the coast, adds to its charms.
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Herstmonceux, in the county of East Sussex (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE)
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Lewes, in the county of East Sussex (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NW)
Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle.
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Bexhill, in the county of East Sussex (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)
The old town of Bexhill-on-Sea is of immense charm, it has wide streets, gracious building including black and white timber frame...
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Brighton, in the county of East Sussex (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction W)
Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV.
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Battle, in the county of East Sussex (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction NE)
Battle is a unique town in the county of Sussex built on the very site where William the Conqueror defeated king Harold of England and his Saxon army in 'The Battle of Hastings' in 1066.
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St Leonards, in the county of East Sussex (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NE)
Attractive Sussex seaside resort now joined to Hastings, but initially began as an independent resort laid out by the architect James Burton in 1828.
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Nearby travel help

Eastbourne Station	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)
Hampden Park Station	(4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction NE)
M23 Junction 10A	(28.0 miles, 45.1 km, direction NW)
M23 Junction 11	(28.5 miles, 45.8 km, direction NW)
London Gatwick Airport	(31.7 miles, 51.0 km, direction NW)
Lydd Airport	(35.1 miles, 56.4 km, direction NE)
Friston to London	(53.6 miles, 86.3 km, direction N)

Hotels & Accommodation in Friston

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Friston center
Hydro Hotel	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction E)
The Devonshire Park Hotel	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E)
Cherry Tree Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction E)
The Grand Hotel	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction E)
The Gladwyn	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction E)
New Wilmington Hotel	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)
Best Western Lansdowne Hotel	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E)
Deans Place Hotel	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW)
Oban Hotel	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E)
Princes Hotel	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction E)
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