Selmeston
in East Sussex of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.842 and 0.142 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 50' 32" and E 0° 8' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:23 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:18 am and 4:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.954 and -176.560 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Waitangi
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Selmeston

Selmeston in East Sussex (England) is located in United Kingdom about 47 mi (or 76 km) south of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Selmeston is now 12:23 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports in the wider vicinity of Selmeston, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Shoreham Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lewes, Rottingdean, Brighton, Felbridge and Fulking. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Moderate rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Star Inn Alfriston

Address
2,5 mi
High Street
BN26 5TA Alfriston,Polegate
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crossways Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
Lewes Road
BN26 5SG Polegate
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Alfriston, E.Sussex. UK.

Published: August 28, 2013
Length: 10:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PHALANX47

A delightful village in the heart of sussex. St Andrews is known as the Cathedral of the downs, though i believe there maybe a few others which claim that title. Full of quaint tea rooms and...


Time Out Walks, Book 2, Walk 27 (Part): Polegate to Eastbourne, Part 1.24/5/10.

Published: November 03, 2010
Length: 51:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: amib

Around 12 miles of walking from inland Sussex to the sea; firstly, across farmland to the smuggling village of Jevington before ascending onto the South Downs.


10 Car Piggies through Berwick(Sussex)

Published: July 19, 2010
Length: 30:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BRsignalman

10 car 442 seen going through Berwick on the way to/from Eastbourne with the Three Bridges-Eastbourne-Three Bridges training trip. June 2010.


SWC Free Walk 129, Berwick to Birling Gap, 8/8/13

Published: September 22, 2013
Length: 58:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: amib

A wonderful 12 miles of walking across the South Downs, initially along the Wealdway, prior to lunch in either of the pub or the churchyard at Wilmington. After lunch, it's up past the 'Long...


LBW 2010 (proposal): the hall

Published: January 11, 2009
Length: 49:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: geeklawyer

Alfriston Village Hall, Alfriston, East Sussex, UK The hall in our proposal.


47851 'Traction Magazine' & 47500 Pass Berwick

Published: October 02, 2010
Length: 11:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lewis Smith

47851 'Traction Magazine' & 47500 Pass Berwick Working 1Z11 Scunthorpe - Eastbourne.


MC Mandrill

Published: November 07, 2010
Length: 32:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Doug Roberts

MC Mandrill lives in Drusilla's Park in East Sussex (www.drusillas.co.uk)


Flooded Alfriston Road

Published: February 22, 2014
Length: 27:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ruskie77

The flooded road on the way into Alfriston, of the first sunny day of February... the 16th! A big thank you to the tireless David, who's rescued so many of the stricken. Please excuse the...


OktoXL fun at Alfriston

Published: September 04, 2012
Length: 24:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WeightlessCam

This was quite a rewarding flight. Good light, a lot of eye-pleasing features to film and low wind. Equipment used: MK Okto XL with Navboard and GPS. MK Hisight SLR2 gimbal Canon EOS...


Visit to Drusillas Park

Published: December 28, 2011
Length: 52:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Matthew Knott

Visit to Drusillas Park in East Sussex April 2011.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Alfriston Clergy House

Alfriston Clergy House in Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, England, was the first property to be acquired by the National Trust. It was purchased in 1896 for £10. The house lies adjacent to the Church of St. Andrew.

Located at 50.8068, 0.158056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II* listed buildings in East Sussex, Historic house museums in East Sussex, National Trust properties in East Sussex

Berwick (Sussex) railway station

Berwick railway station is located in Berwick, East Sussex, England. Berwick village is located nearby to the south of the A27 road. The station is on the East Coastway Line, and train services are provided by Southern. The station's booking office on the Eastbourne-bound platform is staffed part-time. The PERTIS ticket machine was located on this platform but has now been replaced with a Shere passenger-operated self-service ticket machine.

Located at 50.84, 0.166 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wealden, Railway stations in East Sussex, Former London, Brighton and South Coast Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1846, Railway stations served by Southern, DfT Category E stations, Railway stations managed by Southern (train operating company)

Charleston Farmhouse

Charleston, the country home of the Bloomsbury group is an example of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant's decorative style within a domestic context and represents the fruition of over sixty years of artistic creativity. Vanessa Bell wrote of this time; "It will be an odd life, but... it ought to be a good one for painting.

Located at 50.8422, 0.114697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bloomsbury Group, Historic house museums in East Sussex, Art museums and galleries in East Sussex, Decorative arts museums in England, Literary museums in England

Church of St. Andrew, Alfriston

St Andrew's Church is the parish church of Alfriston, East Sussex, England. This Grade I listed building was built in the 1370s and is also known as the 'Cathedral of the Downs'. It sits on a small, flint-walled mound, indicating that it was the site of a pre-Christian place of worship, in the middle of 'the Tye' (the local village green), overlooking the River Cuckmere, and is surrounded by the flowered graveyard. It is built in the form of a cross.

Located at 50.8064, 0.157778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in East Sussex, Grade I listed buildings in East Sussex, Grade I listed churches

Drusillas Zoo Park

Drusillas Park is a small 10 acres zoo near to Alfriston, in East Sussex, UK. Its exhibits are targeted towards children between 2 and 10 years old The zoo is home to both wild and domestic animals, including ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, and penguins. There are many hands-on activities, an adventure play area separated for different age groups, an indoor soft play centre, and a Thomas & Friends train that runs daily. There are also cafes, shops, and a restaurant.

Located at 50.8239, 0.163 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Zoos in England, Visitor attractions in East Sussex, Buildings and structures in East Sussex

Alfriston Windmill

Alfriston Windmill is a tower mill at Alfriston, Sussex, England which has been converted to residential accommodation.

Located at 50.804, 0.153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tower mills, Grinding mills in the United Kingdom, Industrial buildings completed in 1834, Windmills in East Sussex

Firle Hill Climb

Firle Hill Climb is a defunct hillclimbing course near Lewes, East Sussex, England, sometimes referred to as Bo Peep Hill Climb. "The event will consist of a timed climb of the metalled road known as Bo-Peep Hill, situated near the village of Selmeston, on a turning off the A27. Map reference No. 183/498053. Each competitor will be permitted two timed runs in addition to practice.

Located at 50.8258, 0.1225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hillclimbs, Motorsport venues in England, Sport in East Sussex, Defunct motorsport venues

RAF Deanland

RAF Deanland is a former Royal Air Force advanced landing ground located 4 miles west of Hailsham, East Sussex and 13.4 miles north east of Brighton, East Sussex, England

Located at 50.8806, 0.1525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Royal Air Force stations in East Sussex, Royal Air Force stations in England, Royal Air Force stations of World War II in the United Kingdom, Military history of East Sussex


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Selmeston