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Winchelsea Beach

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Winchelsea Beach

Winchelsea Beach is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Rye, 44km from Seven Sisters Cliffs.

Winchelsea Beach is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,362, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Winchelsea Beach 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 Winchelsea Beach to your route.

About Winchelsea Beach

Winchelsea Beach is a seaside village in the parish of Icklesham in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. The village is located about ten miles (16 km) east of Hastings, and about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south east of Winchelsea. The beach itself faces Rye Bay, the estuary of the River Rother. At high tide it is

Read more composed of shingle, which is normal on this stretch of coastline; whilst at low tide an expanse of mud and sand is revealed. Many species of birds frequent the sands and the surrounding marshland of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. The village has facilities including: a church, Co-op store, two pubs, and a post office. There are two large holiday sites – Rye Bay and Winchelsea Sands Caravan Parks.

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Where is Winchelsea Beach located?

Winchelsea Beach is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9169 latitude, 0.7216 longitude.

What is the population of Winchelsea Beach?

Winchelsea Beach has a population of approximately 1,362 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,362
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.9169, 0.7216

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

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 Winchelsea Beach

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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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'.

4 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Bodiam Castle

A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.

16 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)

50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Leeds Castle

A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.

37 km · about 45 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.

48 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Dover Castle

A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

White Cliffs of Dover

Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Winchelsea Beach

  • 36 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
  • 61 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
  • 69 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
  • 79 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

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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