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Newhaven
Skip as a base: Newhaven is a 2–3 hour stop for the fort and port views, or a ferry hop to Dieppe. Sleep in Brighton or Lewes instead.
Newhaven is a working port town at the mouth of the River Ouse, about 15 minutes by train from Brighton and Lewes. Its one real sight is Newhaven Fort, a Napoleonic-era coastal fort turned museum, open May to October. Most travellers pass through on the DFDS ferry to Dieppe or use it as a quick stop between Brighton and Eastbourne. There is no reason to stay overnight unless you have an early ferry.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Oct (fort open; ferry runs year-round)
- avoid Nov–Apr (fort closed; quiet, wet, windy)
- Airports
- LGW · LHR
- Nights
- 0–1
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- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Newhaven999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Newhaven, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyNewhaven is a small, quiet town and generally safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police, fire, ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLGW London Gatwick (About 45–60 min by train via Brighton or Lewes).
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to walk: about 15 minutes from the port entrance to the north end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
- BeerPint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Museum or sight ticketNewhaven Fort adult entry£6.50 (≈ US$9)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LGW London Gatwick (About 45–60 min by train via Brighton or Lewes) · LHR London Heathrow (About 2–2.5 h by train via London)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Newhaven: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small enough to walk: about 15 minutes from the port entrance to the north end. Trains run between Newhaven Town and Newhaven Harbour stations (2 min apart) and on to Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne. Buses along the A259 connect Brighton and Eastbourne. Parking is available at the fort and Paradise Park.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40–70 min
Train from Newhaven Town, about 30 min; or bus along the A259, about 1 h
Pier, Royal Pavilion, Lanes and seafront; far more to do than Newhaven.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Train via Lewes, about 1 h; or bus along the A259
Victorian seafront and Beachy Head; a full day out.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Train via Lewes or Brighton, about 1.5 h
Old town, castle and fishing beach; combine with Battle.
Door to door: About 2 h
Train via Lewes or Brighton, about 1.5–2 h
Cobbled streets and medieval buildings; better as a day from Hastings.
Battle
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Train via Lewes, about 1.5 h
Battle Abbey and the 1066 battlefield; pair with Hastings.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train via Lewes, about 1 h
Small town; only worth it if you are heading that way.
Robertsbridge
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train via Lewes and Hastings, about 2 h
Village with a steam railway nearby; a long trip for a short visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (near Newhaven Town station)
Closest to the port and shops; limited options, mostly B&Bs and a Premier Inn on Avis Road.
Seaford
About 4–6 km (2.5–3.7 mi) east; more rooms and a beach, better for a night before or after the ferry.About 2.5–3.7 mi (4–6 km) east; more rooms and a beach, better for a night before or after the ferry.
Brighton
About 30 min by train; far more choice and nightlife if you want a base.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × £90 | £90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Train Brighton–Newhaven return2 × £7 | £14 |
| Newhaven Fort adult entry2 × £7 | £13 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £30 |
| Trip total≈ £164 per person per day, bed included | £327≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in pounds; ferry and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £10–16 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Pint of beer | £4–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Train Newhaven–Brighton return | About £7 (≈ US$10) |
| Newhaven Fort adult entry | £6.50 (≈ US$9) |
| Car park, 4 hours | £1.60 (≈ US$3) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Get off at Newhaven Town station for the port, not Newhaven Harbour — counterintuitive but both are on the same line, 2 minutes apart.
- Newhaven Fort is closed November to April; check opening times before travelling.
- The port terminal has little to do; long waits there are dull. A Sainsbury's is about 10 minutes' walk east along the A259.
- Ferry prices and timetables change; book ahead and check the operator's site.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Newhaven; most are in London. The US Embassy is in London.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Newhaven Town → Brighton, train: about £3.60 (≈ US$5) return, 30 min
- Newhaven → Eastbourne, train via Lewes: about £8–10 (≈ US$11–14), 1 h
- Newhaven → Dieppe, ferry on foot: about £30 (≈ US$40) one way, 4 h
English is the local language; no phrasebook needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Newhaven. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (fort open; ferry runs year-round) · avoid Nov–Apr (fort closed; quiet, wet, windy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LGW: last train times via Brighton or Lewes, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster: Newhaven Town station, town centre, Newhaven Fort, port terminal, with rescue anchors.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Newhaven Fort, Paradise Park, Newhaven Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry-day fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialNewhaven Town website
- officialNewhaven Fort
- officialNewhaven Port
- officialDFDS Newhaven–Dieppe ferry
- officialNational Rail — Newhaven Town
- officialParadise Park
- officialNewhaven Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Newhaven, revision 4866750 (CC BY-SA 4.0)