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South Downs and Seven Sisters Full Day Experience from Brighton
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South Downs and Seven Sisters Full Day Experience from Brighton

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Discover England's picturesque South Downs without the hassle of public transport with this day trip from Brighton. The convenient luxury minibus trip showcases the highlights of a hilly region that's difficult to navigate without a car. Admire views from Devil's Dyke, visit Middle Farm, and spot Neolithic carvings in the Seven Sisters Country Park—all with commentary from a driver-guide.
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Ages 4-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 6h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Stress-free trip to the South Downs with transport arranged in advance
  • Discover the area's highlights, such as Devil's Dyke and Seven Sisters
  • Learn about Sussex and the South Downs from your driver-guide
  • Find camera-worthy stops by the Long Man of Wilmington and Seaford Head

  • National Park fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Complimentary coffee at Middle Farm
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Leave Brighton and travel north to the South Downs by minibus. As you travel, see the gentle chalk hills that line the route to Devil's Dyke. Hop out at the viewpoint, and cast your gaze over one of Britain's deepest valleys as your guide explains the terrain. Continue to the generations-old Middle Farm, a family-run enterprise that sells local Sussex meat, cheese, and sparkling wine. Use your time to stock up on goodies or visit the on-site café for coffee. Next, see the Neolithic "hill figure" known as the Long Man of Wilmington, and access views of the Seven Sisters from the Belle Tout Lighthouse. Finally, stop at Seaford Head for photo-worthy views, and enjoy a circular walk that takes in sweeping vistas of the cliffs. Then relax and enjoy a trip back to the starting point in Brighton.

Start:
  • Leonardo Hotel Brighton, 101 Stroudley Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4DJ, UK
    The pick up point is behind Brighton Station on Stroudley Road. Walk through the station to the car park at the back and the hotel is opposite the car park. Meet outside the entrance of Leonardo Hotel, formerly The Jurys Inn Hotel.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39453P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Please make sure to have cash in Sterling to buy food and drink (cards can be used at Middle Farm)
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39453P3

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    • 101 Stroudley Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4DJ, UK
      The pick up point is behind Brighton Station on Stroudley Road. Walk through the station to the car park at the back and the hotel is opposite the car park. Meet outside the entrance of Leonardo Hotel, formerly The Jurys Inn Hotel.
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    • Brighton & Beyond Tours
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      Joined in February 2017
    • chunhuac7
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      highly recommended
      非常推薦 又風又雨的天氣 慶幸最後的陽光 不虛此行 導遊人很好 結束後可以去碼頭走走 I am highly recommend this trip . It is windy raining at first but the weather is changing quickly, luckily we see the most beautiful cliffs at last . The tour is very nice 👍
      Written 28 September 2024
    • gailbobk
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic tour with a great guide
      Kevin was an excellent guide. He took us throughout Sussex county and provided great details along the way, especially about the chalk hills we were traveling on a nd that greated the cliffs. This was a small group tour which made it even better. There were a number of stops, Kevin walked at a speed appropriate for his guests (some of us were old and slow). He was very knowledgeable, provided just the right amount of detailed and answered everyone's questions. He took us to both sides of the cliffs to allow for 2 different perspectives. It is windy, so be prepared. The Seven Sisters cliffs are definitely white, whereas the White Cliffs of Dover have greyed over the years.
      Written 25 September 2024
    • 620kristenb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day out of the city
      This was an excellent day out of the city. We met Ish in London and he escorted us on the train to Brighton, he was a super nice guy. We had Kevin as our tour guide and he was fantastic. He told us about a lot of history and movies that were filmed at the locations we went to. I ate at The Star on our lunch stop in Alfriston and the food was delicious. Seven Sisters was so beautiful. The weather could not have been more perfect, chilly, windy but clear and ended up seeing some sun at the end of the day, and no rain!
      Written 24 September 2024
    • pabloandresjrg
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing one day trip from london
      Really amazing experience nice guide paul that help us and guided us through out the whole trip thank you from montreal much love
      Written 21 September 2024
    • dunn2002
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous day seeing small villages and more - nice to get out of London
      I happened to do this trip the day of the fire at Brooklyn Station. Trains were cancelled and delayed. Fortunately I booked with a train ticket included. Tish met us at Victoria and kept us informed every bit of the way. He was wonderful! Without him I don’t think I would have ever gotten to Brighton! The motor coach was so comfortable, immaculately clean, complimentary bottles of water, clean windows to see out of, arm rests, seats were great and 10 of the 16 seats were windows! Each with its own A/C vents and lights. I can’t say enough about the quality of the coach. Our guide was Kevin. He was funny, answered our questions, provided interesting history and a safe journey. He was right, the money shot was the Seven Sisters viewed from The Seaford Head Stroll, truly breathtaking. Our lunch was at a small family farm and delicious. I had the lentil soup and rye bread, very substantial. The small shop had lots of cheeses, jams, olives, ciders and more. A delightful stop! Even though we were delayed getting out of London due to the fire at Brooklyn station they extended the tour. We didn’t miss anything! Highly Highly Recommend!
      Written 18 September 2024
    • 193maureenj
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BEAUTIFUL SEVEN SISTERS & COUNTRYSIDE
      A fabulous day out from busy London. I caught a tube to Tower Hill and then a short walk to the train station to meet a wonderful man called Smai who accompanied us on the train to Brighton. There we met Kevin, our coach driver and tour guide for the day. Kevin took us on a fabulous tour around the Seven Sisters and surrounding beautiful countryside. I was amazed at the chalky cliffs and the ocean views. We had several stops to walk along the cliff edge and also down onto the pebbly beach at Birling Gap. There is a gift shop, cafe and ice cream van there. We stopped for lunch at Middle Farm (own expense). It was a fantastic day walking around areas where two movies were filmed, Atonement and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and seeing close up the chalky cliffs. Included return train from Brighton to Kings Cross (or a few other stops along the way). Highly recommend for the scenery and Kevin's knowledge of the area.
      Written 15 September 2024
    • PsychSP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      5-star day trip!!
      Wow, I definitely see why this tour gets a 5-star rating! Everything is very well organized and well timed - the day doesn't feel too long at all, and there are just enough interesting stops that nothing feels rushed and you have the perfect amount of time at each place. Loved seeing the Longman carving, both views of the Seven Sisters (from the beach, and from high up to see them all)--which in my opinion are prettier than the cliffs of Dover, and the lunch stop was really fun - definitely try the ciders, lunch is yummy and reasonably priced, and Sussex is known for their sparkling wine. BUT...the best part of all is ADAM, who is a phenomenal tour guide! He is so knowledgeable and friendly and fun - he really makes the tour special. This is a great day out overall, and very good value for the money. (Fyi, you would not be able to get all of these places easily by public transportation - you'd also miss out on all the fantastic commentary - so I recommend booking this tour.
      Written 9 September 2024
    • sanchanamenon
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful!!
      The trip was amazing and I had a fantastic experience. Thanks to Adam, the best guide! He was knowledgeable, considerate, funny, and punctual. This was my first trip outside London and was apprehensive. But, everything went well and the trip turned out to be a memorable one. The views were beautiful and totally worth the visit. I highly recommend this to all!!
      Written 28 August 2024
    • sarah_mt_kelly
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Spectacular Views, Superb Guides!
      I had the most MAGNIFICENT time on this tour! From easily meeting up with my train escort, Tom, to our sensational driver and guide, Kevin, to the spectacular beauty of the experience itself, this tour was 11/10 every single step of the way! I had my first ever Sunday roast in Alfriston and I cannot adequately express the majesty and beauty of both Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Thank you so much for the adventure of a lifetime!
      Written 27 August 2024
    • K8982EIgeorged
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Seven Sisters Tour
      Very nice tour, the Seven Sisters is an excellent trip. Be prepared to do some walking. Adam, our tour guide was excellent
      Written 24 August 2024
    • Passport68025909303
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended!
      Perfectly organized and astonishing tour! The landscape is just amazing and Lawrence, our guide, told us a lot about the history, geography, flora, fauna, society and culture of the Sussex area. We can definitely recommend going on a day trip with Brighton and Beyond, as the experience is unique and one of a lifetime!
      Written 12 August 2024
    • Happiness627439
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Day in Sussex
      FYI the train to Brighton does not come with an assigned seat. We had to stand over an hour on the jam packed train getting to Brighton on a hot Beach day. Ok that’s the bad, the trip is great and gets better as the day goes on finally arriving at 7 Sisters with beautiful hikes and walks. Definitely recommend.
      Written 12 August 2024
    • B7561WQcarminem
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience at the Seven Sisters and South Downs National Park
      I was at the tour of The Svene Sisters and South Downs National Park with Brighton & Beyond on Thursday 8 August 2024. The whole trip was really well organized thanks especially to the team which was composed by Ish (who picked the group up at London Bridge Station and left it at Brighton Central Station) and Adam (who collected the group in Brighton and was our guide for the entire tour). They were great. The places I saw were stunning, wonderful and in my opinion perfect choose to visit that area. Adam walked the group through the history both of the small villages (Brighton, Seaford, Wilmington, Eastbourne) we've seen along the road and of Seven Sisters and the National Park (unfortunately we couldn't stop at the Devil's Dyke because it was rainy and foggy). Also he added a lot of nice stories that made notice that he's a person who likes to study to engage more and more the people who choose Brighton & Beyind's tours. He also gave me a lot of tips on the city of Brighton. Amazing experience!
      Written 9 August 2024
    • kokweil235
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      Award Deserving Guide
      The view of the cliff is awesome. We had the best guide ever. He is knowledgable and kind towards the elderly. He provided us with the history of the place and he has updated information like pop star ,Jay Chou, a Taiwanese singer who had a music video filmed there and our guide is even aware that the author, Daniel Steel used the picture of Seven sisters cliff as the front cover for his book "Second Act". He is passionate abut his job. Best guide that I met in my life. He deserves an award. I cannot remember his name but I have a pic of his side profile. (see attached photo)
      Written 27 July 2024
    • MaciekM208
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      Nice getaway from London
      We got a typical British weather, rainy and foggy, even though it messed with our plans a bit, I think it was better that way. Places we visited were nearly empty, probably due to the weather, that made for a much nicer experience. Ish looked after us on the train from London to Brighton (I’d recommend staying there after the tour for a dinner), Kevin (?) collected us from the station and drove us around. He’s given us insights into the places we visited and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own. I’d highly recommend getting the chocolate from the gift shop near the sisters.
      Written 27 July 2024
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    nancy
    Wolfeboro, NH6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    From the moment the lovely Ish picked us up and escorted us on the train from London Bridge to Brighton, our day trip with Brighton and Beyond was simply perfect. The van was comfortable and Lawrence, our driver was incredibly knowledgeable about the area, pointing interesting things out as we went along. The tour took us to many outdoor sites in the area beyond Brighton: Devil’s Dyke, The Long Man of Wilmington, Beachy Head, Birling Gap with views of the Seven Sisters, but the best spot was one that most people don’t even know about called Seaford Head Cliff Walk, which provided us with the most incredible views of the Seven Sisters with the late afternoon sun shining upon them. We were able to walk down to the beach and Lawrence understood that it was important for us to have some time there, just soaking in the atmosphere of such a beautiful spot (his idea). We stopped at a lovely working farm called Middle Farm where we were able to have lunch or tea and peruse their gift shop, brewery, etc. The end of the trip was spent driving along the sea and through the city of Brighton before being dropped off at the train station to make our way back to London at our leisure (train tickets provided as part of the cost of the trip). I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in the history, topography, geography and culture of South East England. It was an amazing day out that I will never forget! Five Stars for Brighton and Beyond!
    Written 17 March 2022
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    Leo Z
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked the Brighton and Beyond Seven Sisters small group tour for our friends who were visiting from the US. The four of us had a fantastic day. Lawrence is very knowledgeable, interesting to listen to, and could answer any of our questions. The day turned out to be quite nice and mostly sunny, but since there was a chance the clouds would move in later, Lawrence rearranged the itinerary to get us to the best view of the chalk cliffs early on while the sun was still with us. The tour is well worth the time and money and we would highly recommend others to go with Lawrence, and Brighton and Beyond, to see the Seven Sisters and surrounding countryside. Thank you Lawrence!
    Written 30 April 2022
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    Maxine G
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    Aug 2020 • Friends
    A fantastic, truly once in a lifetime experience. Lawrence was very warm, friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about his work, which made for a lovely pleasant atmosphere throughout travel and observing the sights. Some truly breathtaking off the beaten path views which were clearly well researched. You gain a brilliant insight into the local history and how each stop came to be / is linked together to form the story of Brighton and the surrounding areas. Plenty of opportunities to stop for toilet, rest breaks and very high quality amenities available at Middle Farm. Would 100% recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area, these memories will stay with me forever. I would go as far as to call it an essential experience to accompany a Sussex holiday, or as a getaway from the usual city life.
    Written 22 August 2020
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    Ani
    7 contributions
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    Jun 2021 • Solo
    Went to seven sisters and south downs tour and had a wonderful day out. Lawrence was a very knowlegeable guide and showed us beautiful places, though we were not able to view the seven sisters because of the fog but still we had a wonderful time going around.
    During this times Lawrence also abides by all the vovid protocols once you are inside the van.
    Written 15 June 2021
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    jacqui B
    Worcester, UK7 contributions
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    Sept 2022 • Couples
    I'm not normally a fan of tours, because i feel they are somewhat limiting and limited by fellow travellers and the knowledge and enthusiasm of the guide. This tour excelled my expectations.
    My husband, Phil had booked the tour as a birthday treat while we were in Brighton, and from stepping onto the 15 seater tour bus, our tour guide, Adam made us feel welcome, and assured us of a good time with what to expect from the outset.
    We were forewarned to wear sturdy footwear as a moderate degree of walking was required to access the wonderful views.
    Adam's knowledge, professionalism and enthusiasm for the local area were enlightening without being overly tedious.
    I had an absolutely brilliant time yomping around the Sussex countryside and taking in all the wonderful views.
    Can't recommend this tour highly enough, if only as a starter to exploring "Brighton and Beyond"!
    Written 13 September 2022
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    B&C
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022
    It was a wonderful trip. Lawrence is punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and a wonderful guide for exploring brighton.. He explained as and when necessary and optimal info,never too much. After visiting all the places, he took care of us to not get struck in ongoing boring super loong traffic for some unrelated road work and instead took us through lovely countryside interiors, certainly a much longer beautiful ride. Thanks a lot.. we loved it.
    Written 20 March 2022
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    Anita N
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021 • Friends
    An absolutely marvelous way to spend the day! Lawrence was able to inform us on a vast array of topics - ranging from geology to sheep. All very entertaining and informative. We had a lovely time and really enjoyed the insider perspective and being able to get to see places a little off the beaten track. Join this for the best view of the Seven sisters!
    I loved seeing the Beachy Head Lighthouse - really is something to see. What I really appreciated was that Lawrence would give you enough time to take photos but also to just enjoy the beautiful scenery. It's clear to see that he has a passion for what he does and enjoys sharing it with people.
    Written 15 August 2021
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    SydElCid
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021
    Lawrence is a very engaging and knowledgeable guide. He knows when to give the visitors their own time and when to keep them engaged with historical and scientific background of the places we're visiting. I think the most incredible part was how he managed to avoid the rain by tweaking the itinerary according to the weather radar. It was a wonderful experience with him and we'll definitely love to visit again with Lawrence.
    Written 23 August 2021
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    Sonia M
    Lake Forest, CA4 contributions
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    I only had a few days to discover the South Downs and Lawrence made this trip special. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge of this part of England. We made several stops and he was extremely informative. He even knows where to take you for the best views, off the beaten path. You won't regret taking this trip.
    Written 19 July 2020
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    Heather K
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Couples
    My husband and I took the Seven Sisters tour from Brighton. The pick up location was easy to find and the tour company sent a reminder email complete with a directions option the day before the tour. We had no problem finding our guide and driver, Paul. We had to wait for the group coming down from London as the train was delayed. Paul comminicated with the whole group regarding the delay and how it would affect our day. Once we were all loaded in the van, off we went to our first stop. Paul's commentary, history and general information as we went along was wonderful. Paul was happy to answer questions from the group, take photos and remind us of our return time. The weather even co operated! The van was comfortable, and climate control was amazing! Paul was very organized with our belongings as we went along. At no time were we left feeling rushed! As members of our group asked questions and made comments, Paul adapted his commentary to suit all of us.
    Written 19 May 2023
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