Cuckmere Valley
Flower-rich chalk grassland with stunning views of the Cuckmere River
Cuckmere Valley
Overview
Flower-rich chalk grassland with stunning views of the Cuckmere River
With fantastic views of the Seven Sisters, Cuckmere Valley is a haven for wildlife, from over-wintering wildfowl to colourful wild flowers.
Cradle Valley is a wonderful example of this species-rich chalk grassland, attracting rare and colourful butterflies and plants in summer.
High and Over's dramatic river cliff has been carved out of the soft chalk by the river below. In 1836 a white horse was cut into the chalk on the steep scarp and it remains a popular natural attraction.
Chyngton Farm was ploughed for food during World War II and artefacts, like anti-tank traps, pill boxes and bunkers, are still visible today.
Pass through Chyngton Farm to Cuckmere Haven and admire stunning views of the iconic Seven Sisters stretching away into the distance.
- Telephone
- 01323423197
- cuckmere@nationaltrust.org.uk
Cuckmere Valley
How to get here
- Address
- East Sussex, BN26 5TT
- By road
- For Chyngton take the A259 which links Eastbourne to Seaford and passes through Exceat. For sat nav use BN25 4AB.For Frog Firle Farm take the B2108 (Alfriston Road) between Seaford (A259) and Alfriston (A27). For sat nav use BN26 5TT
- By bus
- The number 12, 12A and 12B buses run all year between Brighton and Eastbourne these stop at Exceat for access to Chyngton farm and the 12A stops at Milberg Road, Seaford for access to Frog Firle Farm. The Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus number 47 stops at High and Over car park for access to Frog Firle Farm and Cradle Valley.
- By train
- Seaford 3.5 miles (from High and Over), Berwick 4 miles
- On foot
- The Cuckmere Valley lies on the Vanguard Way, a long-distance footpath that begins in Croydon and ends at Newhaven, and is also near the South Downs Way, which runs from Winchester to Eastbourne. A variety of other footpaths lead to the Cuckmere Valley from other directions. The valley is 3 miles from the centre of Seaford and the station. Alfriston is on the Cuckmere river 5 miles from the coast at Cuckmere Haven, 1 mile from the edge of Frog Firle and 2 miles from High and Over.
Cuckmere Valley
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Cuckmere Valley
Opening times
Sunday 27 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 28 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 29 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 30 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 31 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 1 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 2 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Cuckmere Valley
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01323423197
- cuckmere@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- East Sussex, BN26 5TT