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Newhaven tourist guide - hotels and services

Newhaven once was named Meeching until the 16th century when a severe storm diverted the River Ouse's course so creating a NewHaven.

Newhaven is mostly known for its port linking East Sussex with Dieppe in Normandy. The little town has a few worthwhile attractions. These attractions can easily be explored while walking through the town. Around the terminals several eateries can be found, while in Newhaven Benbow's and the Garden of Eden are superb and recommended restaurants. Some supermarkets are available in Newhaven as well. Brighton is situated nearby and can easily be accessed by car. Brighton boasts plenty of fun and interesting attractions. Also located nearby Newhaven are the quaint historic towns of Peacehaven, Lewes and Seaford.

High on a hill Newcastle's coastal fortress can be found. It offers a fascinating voyage back in history to wartime Britain. Crucial moments in the past of Newhaven are displayed in the fort, featuring its important coastal defensive function. The construction also offers beautiful scenery.

If you have some time left before the departure of your ferry it is a visit to the Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum is recommendable. An interesting collection of artifacts, models and photographs, displayed in the museum, illustrate the long history of the Newhaven-Dieppe route. Other fascinating items relating to Newhaven are on display here as well.

Paradise Leisure Park boasts fabulous gardens, as well a dinosaur park illustrating prehistoric times and local history information. A fantastic mixture of desert, rainforest and temperate plant life can be enjoyed in the botanical plant houses.

Hotels in Newhaven

Besides a Victorian fort, a small shopping area and a few other attractions Newhaven does not have much to offer. Brighton is situated nearby and is the principal city of East Sussex.

Brighton is just nine miles away from Newhaven and can be reached by car within a 15-minute drive. The city offers plenty of accommodation establishments to suit all kinds of travellers. Positioned on the promenade and overlooking the sea you will find the Thistle Brighton Hotel; the Paramount Old Ship Hotel is delightfully located near the sea and provides outstanding amenities. Besides hotels Brighton also has bed-and-breakfasts, guesthouses and inns on offer.