East Dean and Friston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Seven Sisters, a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.
The Seven Sisters, a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.
East Dean and Friston, UK
Photo by Mike Hudson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
A view of the Seven Sisters from Birling Gap in East Sussex. Being a National Trust location there’s plenty of room to park along with information on walks in the area.
The villages of East Dean (lower valley) and Friston (upper valley) as viewed from along the South Downs Way near Birling Gap in East Sussex, England.
Leonardo Hotel Brighton

Leonardo Hotel Brighton

4 out of 5
101 Stroudley Road Brighton England
The price is ฿2,084 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,084
฿2,501 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,515 reviews)
Good location if you are spending time around the lanes in Brighton.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Brighton
Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront

4 out of 5
Kings Road Brighton Brighton England
The price is ฿2,886 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,886
฿3,463 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,671 reviews)
Hotel was amazing.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront
The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton

4 out of 5
97-99 King's Road Brighton England
The price is ฿3,527 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,527
฿4,232 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,613 reviews)
Impeccable service, clean rooms and fabulous shower

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Grand Brighton
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Numa Brighton Pavilion

Numa Brighton Pavilion

4 out of 5
17 Jubilee Street Brighton England
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,060 reviews)
Great kitchenette, spacious and very clean. Excellent. Would stay again

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Numa Brighton Pavilion
Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels

4 out of 5
11 Queen Square Brighton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Brighton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Brighton Pier and Brighton Beach are located ...
Q Square by Supercity Aparthotels
Osborne Apartments

Osborne Apartments

2.5 out of 5
31 Carlisle Road Eastbourne England
Stay at this aparthotel in Eastbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Towner Art ...
9/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
Bed bugs... in 2 separate rooms!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Osborne Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Seven sisters are popular coastal attraction of Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Seven Sisters

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Seven Sisters during your travels in East Dean and Friston. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Seven Sisters
Beachy Head which includes a city

Beachy Head

Feel the sea breeze blow and admire the views of this white bluff, the highest chalk sea cliff in the United Kingdom.

Beachy Head
#BeachTips Eastbourne Pier at the close of day

Eastbourne Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Eastbourne Beach during your travels in Eastbourne? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Eastbourne Beach
Eastbourne Pier which includes general coastal views and a sunset

Eastbourne Pier

Extending out from the seafront, this much-loved pier has shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.

Eastbourne Pier
Sovereign Harbour which includes a river or creek and a bridge

Sovereign Harbour

Stroll around the harbor-side walkways, admire the gleaming vessels moored at this marina and relax over a meal at a waterfront restaurant.

Sovereign Harbour
Eastbourne Bandstand showing a pebble beach as well as a couple

Eastbourne Bandstand

One of the focal points of the Eastbourne seafront, this 1930s entertainment venue regularly hosts music concerts.

Eastbourne Bandstand

Things to do

East Sussex Electric Bike Rental

East Sussex Electric Bike Rental

฿1,507
per adult
East Sussex Electric Bike Rental
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Cities near East Dean and Friston

Eastbourne featuring general coastal views

Eastbourne

Seaford Cliffs

Seaford