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Seaford sits in a unique spot on the East Sussex coast, tucked between the busy port of Newhaven and the high chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters. Unlike its pebble-beach neighbours, it lacks a commercial pier or amusement arcades; instead, you’ll find a long, open promenade and a massive expanse of shingle protected by a refurbished sea wall. The town was once one of the Cinque Ports, but the River Ouse shifted its course west centuries ago, leaving Seaford with a quieter character than most seaside towns. Geographically, it’s defined by the Seaford Head Nature Reserve, where the South Downs meets the sea, offering routes directly into the National Park. It remains a practical place to live, with a direct rail link to London Victoria and a local high street that has resisted the total takeover of major chains, still retaining its traditional butchers, bakers, and several independent hardware stores.