A gun emplacement at Newhaven Fort above the harbour arm and the long beach towards Seaford

Beyond Brighton · about 35 minutes east by direct train

Newhaven: Our Favourites

Newhaven, about 35 minutes east of Brighton by direct train: the Victorian fort above the harbour, the ferry to Dieppe, Paradise Park and The Hope Inn by the water.

The back story

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    Newhaven: the back story

    Newhaven·In depth

    The harbour at the mouth of the Ouse, a Victorian fort on the cliff and the ferry to Dieppe.

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Pubs

  1. At the water’s edge

    The Hope Inn

    Newhaven·Pub and restaurant

    A seaside pub and restaurant at the water’s edge, with sea and harbour views and local seafood.

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What to see and do

  1. Open until 1 November 2026

    Newhaven Fort

    Newhaven·Victorian fort

    A Victorian fort on the cliffs above Newhaven, with exhibitions on Sussex history.

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  2. Planthouses and dinosaurs

    Paradise Park

    Avis Road, Newhaven·Gardens and family attraction

    Gardens and planthouses with a Planet Earth museum, a dinosaur trail and a play zone.

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