The Garden Annex - by the sea
Outstanding beauty /walks
A legendary beauty spot on the South Downs
Devil’s Dyke, just five miles north of Brighton, offers stunning panoramas, a record breaking valley, a curious history and England’s most colourful habitat.
At nearly a mile long, the Dyke valley is the longest, deepest and widest 'dry valley' in the UK. Legend has it that the Devil dug this chasm to drown the parishioners of the Weald. On the other hand, scientists believe it was formed naturally just over 10,000 years ago in the last ice age.
267 locals recommend
Devils Dyke station
Devil's Dyke RoadA legendary beauty spot on the South Downs
Devil’s Dyke, just five miles north of Brighton, offers stunning panoramas, a record breaking valley, a curious history and England’s most colourful habitat.
At nearly a mile long, the Dyke valley is the longest, deepest and widest 'dry valley' in the UK. Legend has it that the Devil dug this chasm to drown the parishioners of the Weald. On the other hand, scientists believe it was formed naturally just over 10,000 years ago in the last ice age.
Birling Gap and Crowlink, near Eastbourne in East Sussex, are part of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped coastline on the south coast.
One minute you can be walking on ancient downland, the next you could be rockpooling below towering cliffs of chalk. Spectacular, unspoilt views of the sea can be seen from all angles.
170 locals recommend
Seven Sisters Cliffs
Birling Gap and Crowlink, near Eastbourne in East Sussex, are part of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped coastline on the south coast.
One minute you can be walking on ancient downland, the next you could be rockpooling below towering cliffs of chalk. Spectacular, unspoilt views of the sea can be seen from all angles.
Friston Forest
https://www.forestryengland.uk/friston-forest
Flower-rich chalk grassland with stunning views of the Cuckmere River
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cuckmere-valley
National Trust - Cuckmere Valley
Flower-rich chalk grassland with stunning views of the Cuckmere River
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cuckmere-valley
Sightseeing
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveBrighton Pavilion
Rottingdean Village has lots to offer.... Kipling gardens, the Grange, village pubs including the historic Ye olde Black Horse, bakery, cafes and you can walk up to the Windmill on Beacon Hill
50 locals recommend
Rottingdean
Rottingdean Village has lots to offer.... Kipling gardens, the Grange, village pubs including the historic Ye olde Black Horse, bakery, cafes and you can walk up to the Windmill on Beacon Hill
Lewes Priory Park
Cockshut RoadLovely Historic site
Sport’s places
Great place to rent a beach volley court or just hang out for beer / smoothie or to play in Sand pit . Lovely vibe
78 locals recommend
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue & Beach Cafe
299 Madeira DrGreat place to rent a beach volley court or just hang out for beer / smoothie or to play in Sand pit . Lovely vibe
Good fun for all ages ! Reasonable value for family pass. Good park next door with sprinklers . Nice roof top cafe & coffee lovely
24 locals recommend
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf - Brighton
286 Madeira DrGood fun for all ages ! Reasonable value for family pass. Good park next door with sprinklers . Nice roof top cafe & coffee lovely
5 minutes walk from the Annex
Saltdean Lido is one of the finest remaining examples of modernist lidos in the UK. It has been saved by local residents who have set up the CIC and successfully secured a 60-year lease from Brighton & Hove City Council (the freeholders) to operate the lido site.
Visit Fusion website to book
https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/saltdean/login/
48 locals recommend
Saltdean Lido
Saltdean Park Road
5 minutes walk from the Annex
Saltdean Lido is one of the finest remaining examples of modernist lidos in the UK. It has been saved by local residents who have set up the CIC and successfully secured a 60-year lease from Brighton & Hove City Council (the freeholders) to operate the lido site.
Visit Fusion website to book
https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/saltdean/login/
Food scene
Rockwater Hove
Western EsplanadeGreat location on Hove beach.
You will need to book
Lovely Homemade Lunches /cakes /icecreams to take away to eat on beach
12 locals recommend
Sea Spray Cafe
18 High StLovely Homemade Lunches /cakes /icecreams to take away to eat on beach
Lovely view onto saltdean beach
Open until sunset
Cafe with pastres/cakes and a bar
15 locals recommend
White Cliffs Cafe
Marine DriveLovely view onto saltdean beach
Open until sunset
Cafe with pastres/cakes and a bar
The Chilli Pickle
17 Jubilee StLovely Modern Indian restaurant
Archipelagos
121 Western RdLovely family run greek restaurant
VIP Pizza
67 Lustrells ValeLocal Pizza takeaway and restaurant
Bill's Lewes Restaurant
56 Cliffe High StLovely Cafe on High street . Brunches great
Smugglers
36 High StGood local chippy - check times open in week thou
Traveler advice
Getting around
Buses
Buses are great way to get into Brighton /Eastbourne and the Garden Annex is one minute work to the both bus stops at Cranleigh Avenue.
www.buses.co.uk
Getting around
Parking
Parking can be very expensive in Brighton. You have to pay daily for on street parking in the city including Sundays and bankholidays
Brighton Marina has free parking for 4 hours in the multistory carpark .