Sussex Villages and White Cliffs Tour: Explore Iconic English Countryside From London

Escape the crowds and discover the hidden gems of Sussex on our village tour. Explore ancient churches, picturesque cottages, and the iconic white cliffs of the Seven Sisters.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • London Bridge Train Station - You will meet your guide for the tour at 09:15 and the train to Brighton will depart at 09:35. The journey to Brighton takes just over 1 hour.
  • Brighton - On arrival in Brighton there will be a short comfort break before joining the minibus and meeting your driver/guide. After introducing the day your guide will take you on a scenic tour through Brighton, seeing the Royal Pavilion as we make our way to Rottingdean.
  • Rottingdean - Our first stop of the day will be the old sheep farming village of Rottingdean. Todasy the village is on the edge of Brighton but still retains its distinctive charm, It was that charm that attracted Rudyard Kipling (Jungle Book) who made the village his home at the height of his fame, you can see his house on the edge of the village green. Your guide will walk you through the village giving you an insight in to its past and present. Before we leave come and see the ‘Pirates Grave’ in the churchyard of the 13th century St Margarets Church.

We will then make our way in to the South Downs National Park to the village of Alfriston.

  • Alfriston - Our second stop is deep in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Alfriston. The village of Alfriston has reguarly featured in pretiest English village lists and feels like a step back in time. Your guide will walk you to the village green before you have time to explore for yourself.

This will be our lunch stop. You can grab a bite to eat in one of the many 14th century pubs or try one of the cafes, or why not bring a packed lunch and sit by the Cuckmere River enjoying nature and the village.

After lunch we will drive to the south of the village to enjoy the views from the ‘High & Over’.

  • High & Over - On leaving Alfriston we will make our way over the hills of the South Downs and make a stop for one of the best views in the national park at the High & Over. Ashort walk from the carpark will give you a view looking all the way along the Cuckmere Valley. Breathtaking.

From here its a short drive to the coast for the views of the Seven Sisters.

  • Seven Sisters Country Park - The white cliffs of the Seven Sisters has to be one of the most iconic views on the whole of the British Isles. We will take a walk around Seaford Head taking in the views of the cliffs from various angles. We will walk down to the sea to take in the majesty of the cliffs, giving you time to sit and contemplate. Your guide will be on hand to help with photographs and answer any questions you may have.

After our walk around Seaford Head we will make our way to the small village of Litlington.

  • Litlington - Our last stop, before we head back to Brighton is the small village of Litlington. This perfect example of a Sussex village is way of the tourist trail and at times it feels like youve been transported back hundreds of years. The main street is lined with flint cottages and parts of the church date back to the 12th century. Litlington is also home to the Longman Brewery, makers of some of the finest beer and ales in England, why not pop in to the shop and bring home a souvenir.

We will now retun back to Brighton where you can get the train to London or spend some time exploring Brighton and take a later train.

  • Brighton - On arriving back in Brighton we will stop at the train station to catch the train back to London Bridge. Or why not spend some more time in Brighton and catch a later train back to London.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our tour of Sussex Villages will transport you into the soul of Sussex and the South Downs National Park. You’ll discover three charming villages and the striking landscape of the Seven Sisters white cliffs. Escape the hustle and bustle and experience some of the most picturesque villages in England.

Kindly note that roundtrip train tickets are part of the package.

We will journey to the picturesque villages of Rottingdean, Alfiston, and Litlington, characterized by their ancient churches, village squares and ancient flint stone houses. Your guide will highlight interesting local sites and also showcase some of England’s most stunning views, featuring the Seven Sisters’ white cliffs.

This excursion promises a unique experience unlike any other in the UK.

This is a hidden gem of England, ready to be explored, away from the typical tourist paths.

  • The duration includes the travel time
Location
60 Railway Approach
Railway Approach
!! PLEASE NOTE, THE MEETING POINT IS OUTSIDE THE TICKET OFFICE AT LONDON BRIDGE TRAIN STATION!!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Karen
Jul 18, 2024
Great day out - Thankyou Adam. We had a great tour. The villages were beautiful and the seven sisters were breathtaking. The tour wasn't rushed and Adam was very knowledgeable with information.
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Heather
Jul 17, 2024
Fun tour with variety in locations. Great day trip from London - Tour was great! Tour guides were knowledgeable about locations we visited and took us to the most picturesque places. I would do this Tour again in a heartbeat!
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Rebecca
Jun 27, 2024
Stunning views and villages - I had a great day with Brighton&beyond. The tour was very well organised with train tickets and guide from London to Brighton. Ish was a great guide and very thorough in organising us through the busy stations. Then we met Paul with the tour van and he was very knowledgeable about all things Sussex, Brighton and beyond :)
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Sandra_s
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing seven sisters white cliffs plus villages in Sussex - This was an amazing trip to the Sussex villages. Our tour guide Paul was amazing and imparted a good bit of history while showing us the sights. It was wonderful for us and our teenagers to see the villages and the seven sisters white cliffs were breathtaking. What a great day!
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Anitakh8647sk
Jun 6, 2024
Amazing trip from London to Sussex Villages and Seven Sisters clifs - From start to finish AMAZING!!! Ish met us at London Bridge and guided us all the way to Brighton.On arrival we met Paul fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide who took us to beautiful magical East Sussex villages and Seven Sisters cliffs..Back to Brighton and we had little bit more time to relax and go back to London at our own time.We took lots of photos .l particularly liked the music played while we drove through the fields We had few stops and everything was relaxed and smooth and no time wasting... just perfect!!! I would highly recommend this tour and could do it again .Thank you all and specialy big Thank you to Paul! ❤
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Ezzeldinahmad
May 9, 2024
A memorable experience - One of the most memorable experiences that I hope I will continue to remember. The full experience from booking all the way until we went back to London was exactly as advertised. As well, our guide was extremely knowledgeable & tolerated our many questions with a remarkable sense of humor.
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Barbara_d
May 4, 2024
A great day in Susaex - Adam was a great tour guide and was personable, entertaining and knowledgeable. He seemed to genuinely care that we had s good experience. The tour was enjoyable and the combination of the villages and the Seven Sisters made for a complete experience.
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Kathrynds7745sv
May 4, 2024
Must Do Tour - Fantastic trip, incredible views of the Seven Sisters White Cliffs and Coast Gaurd Cottages. Adam was an amazing tour guide. He was funny and very knowledgeable.
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479jpn
May 3, 2024
Great trip with an excellent guide! - The trip started from London Bridge station in the morning; the local guide took very good care of us, travelling with us by train to Brighton. In Brighton, Lawrence was waiting for us with a minibus and guided us through the old small villages as well as the seven sisters cliffs. Really worth the money spent - Lawrence was an excellent guide, knowing the places worth seeing and discussing fluently with the group. As a non-native English speaker, I'd say Lawrence is an ideal guy as a guide, speaking very clearly - no problems whatsoever to understand. All the thumbs up!
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Marjukka
May 3, 2024
Versatile and beautiful trip - It was really versatile day in beautiful countryside of Sussex. We wouldn't have been able to find the places we visited on our own, and we also got a lot of intresting and fun information about the places.
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