The Vanguard Way LDP passes Berwick station and it is about 3 miles to Alfriston by this path.
Berwick Church (1¼ miles) is decorated with wall paintings by the Bloomsbury group
of artists associated with Charleston Farmhouse (see Lewes). From the train near
Berwick you can see 'The Long Man of Wilmington' on the South Downs.
Website: www.alfriston-village.co.uk
Website: East Sussex Community Rail Partnership
Arlington Reservoir - ½ mile
There is a 2 mile 'Osprey Nature Trail' around the reservoir.
Leaflets are normally available from the car park area at the entrance.
Wildfowl on reservoir, bird hide, good views. Picnic area.
Tel. 0845 301 0845.
Open*: pedestrian access at all times.
Website: www.southeastwater.co.uk
English Wine Centre - 1 mile or by bus
Wine cellars, museum, vine garden, wine tours and tastings.
Tel. 01323 870164.
Open*: Daily 1000-1700.
Website: www.englishwine.co.uk
Bus: see Drusillas Zoo Park below.
Drusillas Zoo Park - 1¼ miles or by bus
A wide variety of animals in naturalistic environments, including meerkats and a walk-through bat enclosure.
Petworld, miniature railway, adventure playground. Compete in the Zoolympics! Café and restaurant.
Tel. 01323 874100.
Open*: Daily 1000-1700 (1600 in winter).
Website: www.drusillas.co.uk
Bus: Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus 47 to entrance, SSu & BH, hourly,
one-way circular route, see timetable.
Cuckmere Community Bus tel. 01323 870920.
Buses also operate from Lewes and Polegate.
Alfriston Clergy House NT - by bus
A medieval thatched cottage with a picturesque garden.
This was the first building to be acquired by the National Trust.
Tel. 01323 870001.
Open*: Apr-Oct MWThSSu 1030-1700, Nov-mid Dec MWThSSu 1100-1600.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus 47 to Alfriston Square: SSu & BH, hourly,
one-way circular route, see timetable.
Cuckmere Community Bus tel. 01323 870920.
Buses to Alfriston also operate from Lewes, Polegate
and Seaford.
Seven Sisters Country Park - by bus
A country park named after the famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs of the South Downs.
Walks beside the meanders of the River Cuckmere to the coast.
The visitor centre in an 18th century barn has information and displays on the Park.
Tel. 01323 844224.
Open*: at all times.
Website: www.sevensisters.org.uk
Bus: Cuckmere Valley Ramblerbus 47 to Visitor Centre, SSu & BH, hourly,
one-way circular route, 20-27 minutes journey, see
timetable.
Cuckmere Community Bus tel. 01323 870920.
Buses also operate from Eastbourne and Seaford.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.