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Bodiam Castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Saint Leonards-on-Sea
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Saint Leonards-on-Sea
Saint Leonards-on-Sea works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bexhill-on-Sea, 27km from Seven Sisters Cliffs.
Saint Leonards-on-Sea is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 10,001, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Saint Leonards-on-Sea sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint Leonards-on-Sea to your route.
About Saint Leonards-on-Sea
West St Leonards railway station is on the Hastings line in the south of England and is one of four stations that serve Hastings and St Leonards, East Sussex. It is 60 miles 59 chains (97.7 km) down the line from London Charing Cross. The station and all trains serving it are operated by Southeastern.
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Where is Saint Leonards-on-Sea located?
Saint Leonards-on-Sea is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8556 latitude, 0.5452 longitude.
What is the population of Saint Leonards-on-Sea?
Saint Leonards-on-Sea has a population of approximately 10,001 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,001
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 50.8556, 0.5452
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Saint Leonards-on-Sea
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
film location
Bodiam Castle (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)
The moated East Sussex castle used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and many period productions.
16 km · about 20 min drive
photogenic
Mermaid Street, Rye
Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Rye
A hilltop town of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses, once a Cinque Port and now stranded two miles inland.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Beachy Head
The highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 m, with a red-and-white lighthouse standing on the shore below.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Seven Sisters Cliffs
A series of dramatic undulating chalk cliffs along the East Sussex coast, considered one of England's finest coastal landscapes.
27 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Birling Gap
A National Trust hamlet at the foot of the Seven Sisters with beach access by steel staircase and rapidly retreating cliffs.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cuckmere Haven
A meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Saint Leonards-on-Sea
- 25 kmBeachy HeadThe highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 m, with a red-and-white lighthouse standing on the shore below.
- 30 kmCuckmere HavenA meandering river valley meeting the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, giving the classic view of the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
- 50 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
- 73 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
- 73 kmLeith HillThe highest point in south-east England at 294 m, its 18th-century tower taking visitors just above the 1,000-foot mark.
- 74 kmBox HillA steep chalk escarpment above the Mole valley, the Zig Zag Road on its flank made famous by the 2012 Olympic road race.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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