Westdene, Brighton

Name: Westdene
Address: Brighton, United Kingdom

#193 among attractions in Brighton

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Westdene is an area of the city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. It is an affluent northern suburb of the city, west of Patcham, the A23 and the London to Brighton railway line, north of Withdean and northeast of West Blatchington. It is on the Brighton side of the historic parish boundary between Brighton and Hove and is served by Preston Park railway station. It is known for its greenery and woodland and is very close to the South Downs, from which it is separated by the Brighton Bypass, and was built on the slopes of two hills. ()

Coordinates: 50°51'33"N, 0°9'43"W

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Withdean (Westdene and Withdean)Brighton United Kingdom

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Westdene – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium, Preston Manor, British Engineerium, St Mary's Church.

1.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Dog track
Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium, Brighton
35 min walk • Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium is a premier sporting venue located in the vibrant seaside city of Brighton, United Kingdom. This stadium, dedicated to the thrilling world of greyhound racing, offers an electrifying atmosphere for enthusiasts and casual visitors...
1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Preston Manor, Brighton
33 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Brighton, Preston Manor stands as a testament to the elegance of Edwardian life and the rich history of the area. This charming historic house, now operating as a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the life of an upper-middle-class...
1.2 miSW
Museum
British Engineerium, Brighton
31 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Brighton, United Kingdom, the British Engineerium stands as a testament to the industrial heritage and inventive spirit that characterized the Victorian era. This museum, housed in a striking red-brick building that once served as a...
1.2 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Brighton
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brighton, St Mary's Church stands as a beacon of history and spirituality amidst the vibrant urban landscape. This ecclesiastical building, with its stunning Gothic architecture, has been a place of worship and a community landmark since its...
1.3 miSE
Church
St Peter's Church, Brighton
33 min walk • St. Peter's Church stands as an iconic landmark in the vibrant city of Brighton, United Kingdom. This distinguished church, with its stately Gothic Revival architecture, has been a focal point of the city's cultural and spiritual life since its consecration in 1828.
0.7 miNE
Church
All Saints Church, Brighton
19 min walk • All Saints Church stands as a testament to Victorian Gothic architecture in the bustling seaside city of Brighton, United Kingdom. Known for its distinctive, soaring spire and intricate stonework, All Saints was consecrated in 1868 and has since been a beacon of the...
1.3 miSW
Museum, Windmill
West Blatchington Windmill, Brighton
34 min walk • West Blatchington Windmill is a Grade II* listed smock mill at West Blatchington, Brighton and Hove, in the historic county of Sussex, England which has been restored and is open to the public.
1.2 miS
Park, Playground
Hove Park, Brighton
32 min walk • Hove Park is a park within the English city of Brighton & Hove. It is also the name of an electoral ward in Brighton and Hove whose population at the 2011 census was 10,602.
1.3 miSW
Church
St Peter's Church, Brighton
34 min walk • St Peter's Church is an Anglican church in the West Blatchington area of Hove, part of the English city of Brighton and Hove. Although it has 11th- and 12th-century origins, the church was rebuilt from a ruined state in the late 19th century and extended substantially in the 1960s, and little trace remains of the ancient building.
1.1 miSE
Church
St John the Evangelist's Church, Brighton
29 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is an Anglican church in the Preston Village area of Brighton, in the English city of Brighton and Hove. The Grade II listed building, designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield, was started in 1901 but did not take its present form for another quarter of a century.
1.2 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of the Good Shepherd, Brighton
32 min walk • The Church of the Good Shepherd is an Anglican church on Dyke Road on the border of Brighton and Hove, constituent parts of the English city of Brighton and Hove.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westdene?

Nearby attractions include Waterhall Mill, Brighton (7 min walk), Withdean and Westdene Woods, Brighton (10 min walk), Patcham Tunnel, Brighton (12 min walk), Withdean, Brighton (14 min walk).

How to get to Westdene by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westdene:

Bus

Bramble Rise • Lines: 27, 27C (4 min walk)
Top of Copse Hill • Lines: 27, 27C (5 min walk)

Train

Preston Park (25 min walk)