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Newhaven, East Sussex, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elphick_Road,_Newhaven,_East_Sussex_-_geograph.org.uk_-_742192.jpgAuthor: Kevin Gordon
Newhaven is a town at the mouth of the River Ouse, in East Sussex, England. It is to the west of Seaford.
Human settlement in the Newhaven area goes back to the Bronze Age. During the Anglo-Saxon period, a village was established here called Meeching. This developed into present-day Newhaven.
Newhaven was just a small village until the mid 19th century, when the London Brighton and South Coast Railway line was built to Lewes. The railway company funded the dredging of the channel as well as the construction of wharf and harbor facilities. It enabled cross channel ferry services to be introduced.
Visiting Newhaven
Take the A21 road from London to Royal Tunbridge Wells, then continue on the A26 road until you arrive in Newhaven.Newhaven also has a ferry service connecting it with Dieppe and Le Havre in France.
Newhaven marina and port: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Newhaven_Marina_and_Port_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1216489.jpgAuthor: Oast House Archive
Places of Interest in Newhaven
- Newhaven Fort: Main landmark in Newhaven town.
- Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum: Museum recounting the history of the town and its harbor.
- St Michael's Church: Parish church for Newhaven. It is shared between the Church of England and the Methodist communities.
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