Downside

Settlement in Sussex Eastbourne

England

Downside

Eastbourne Town Hall Eastbourne Town Hall stands in Grove Road at the point where it meets South Street (to the left of the picture). The Town Hall was completed in 1886.
Eastbourne Town Hall Credit: Andrew Huggett

Downside is a small village located in the county of Sussex, England. Situated in the South East of the country, it is part of the Mid Sussex district and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village is nestled amidst rolling hills and is bordered by the towns of Hassocks and Ditchling.

Downside is a predominantly residential area with a close-knit community. The village boasts a charming and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. The architecture of the houses in Downside is predominantly traditional, with many cottages and period properties adding to the village's overall charm.

Despite its relatively small size, Downside offers a range of amenities for its residents. There is a local primary school, providing education for the village's younger population, and a community center that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. Additionally, the village is home to a handful of small businesses, including a local shop and a few quaint pubs.

Downside benefits from its idyllic location, as it is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The South Downs National Park is just a short distance away, providing ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring nature. The nearby towns of Hassocks and Ditchling offer a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Downside is a charming and tranquil village in Sussex, providing a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents.

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Downside Images

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Eastbourne Town Hall Eastbourne Town Hall stands in Grove Road at the point where it meets South Street (to the left of the picture). The Town Hall was completed in 1886.
Eastbourne Town Hall
Eastbourne Town Hall stands in Grove Road at the point where it meets South Street (to the left of the picture). The Town Hall was completed in 1886.
Demolition - Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne The demolition of 26 & 27 Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne to make way for new housing.
Demolition - Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne
The demolition of 26 & 27 Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne to make way for new housing.
Eastbourne Station Frontage This busy Station sees trains arrive from London via Lewes also Brighton,Ashford and Hastings.
Eastbourne Station Frontage
This busy Station sees trains arrive from London via Lewes also Brighton,Ashford and Hastings.
South Street Taken from outside the Town Hall looking down one of the two streets that form the shopping area known as 'Little Chelsea'.
South Street
Taken from outside the Town Hall looking down one of the two streets that form the shopping area known as 'Little Chelsea'.
Caffyns, Meads Road Probably one of the smartest car showroom garages you will come across. Also known as the Saffron Rooms after the park next door it was purpose built as a car showroom in 1911 by a firm that has been trading motor vehicles since the day in 1904 when local Eastbourne residents Percy and Harry Caffyn agreed to accommodate a four cylinder Renault and saw a gap in the market. Over 100 years later the company they formed are still trading, have retained their Sussex roots and were responsible during the interwar years for a large number of art deco showrooms around the county. The showroom was built on the site of cottages and near the original building William Caffyn began his electrical business. Beyond is Eastbourne Town Hall.
Caffyns, Meads Road
Probably one of the smartest car showroom garages you will come across. Also known as the Saffron Rooms after the park next door it was purpose built as a car showroom in 1911 by a firm that has been trading motor vehicles since the day in 1904 when local Eastbourne residents Percy and Harry Caffyn agreed to accommodate a four cylinder Renault and saw a gap in the market. Over 100 years later the company they formed are still trading, have retained their Sussex roots and were responsible during the interwar years for a large number of art deco showrooms around the county. The showroom was built on the site of cottages and near the original building William Caffyn began his electrical business. Beyond is Eastbourne Town Hall.
The Grey House, Meads Road On the corner of Meads Road and Compton Place Road. Probably built in relation to Compton Place, the Eastbourne home of the Dukes of Devonshire. Beyond it is The Saffrons cricket and football ground.
The Grey House, Meads Road
On the corner of Meads Road and Compton Place Road. Probably built in relation to Compton Place, the Eastbourne home of the Dukes of Devonshire. Beyond it is The Saffrons cricket and football ground.
Saffrons Road Taken from the junction with Dittons Road. The residential street heads back towards the Town Hall.
Saffrons Road
Taken from the junction with Dittons Road. The residential street heads back towards the Town Hall.
Our Lady of Ransom Roman Catholic Church Viewed from Saffrons Road with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/43450">TV6098 : Eastbourne Town Hall</a> on the left and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/679778">TV6098 : Caffyns, Meads Road</a> on the right. The church is in Grange Road and was originally built in 1899 with the spire added in 1912.
Our Lady of Ransom Roman Catholic Church
Viewed from Saffrons Road with TV6098 : Eastbourne Town Hall on the left and TV6098 : Caffyns, Meads Road on the right. The church is in Grange Road and was originally built in 1899 with the spire added in 1912.
Cascade, Grove Road Part of the 'Little Chelsea' shopping district near the Town Hall. The bookshelves on the right belong to Camilla's bookshop one of those second hand book stores where the items are piled tightly on top of each other in every nook and cranny available. The books on the outside are for sale but require the buyer to honestly place 50p through the letterbox and as is per usual in these cases there is a highly eclectic mix. Taken from the yard looking onto Grove Road.
Cascade, Grove Road
Part of the 'Little Chelsea' shopping district near the Town Hall. The bookshelves on the right belong to Camilla's bookshop one of those second hand book stores where the items are piled tightly on top of each other in every nook and cranny available. The books on the outside are for sale but require the buyer to honestly place 50p through the letterbox and as is per usual in these cases there is a highly eclectic mix. Taken from the yard looking onto Grove Road.
York Road A terrace of brightly coloured 19th century houses off Grove Road.
York Road
A terrace of brightly coloured 19th century houses off Grove Road.
February daffodils, Gildredge Park, Eastbourne
February daffodils, Gildredge Park, Eastbourne
Pool in Gildredge Park, Eastbourne
Pool in Gildredge Park, Eastbourne
Looking along Moat Croft Road, Eastbourne, from Gildredge Park gateway
Looking along Moat Croft Road, Eastbourne, from Gildredge Park gateway
The Counting House Restaurant, Moat Croft Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex This is a 17th century building close to the Old Town and the River Bourne from which the town got its name.
The Counting House Restaurant, Moat Croft Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex
This is a 17th century building close to the Old Town and the River Bourne from which the town got its name.
Moat Croft Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex The Counting House Restaurant (just out of sight) was probably once the Moot Court for the Parish. A croft is a field, so this road was built on the field adjacent to the court. The road name is therefore a corruption of Moot Croft.
Moat Croft Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex
The Counting House Restaurant (just out of sight) was probably once the Moot Court for the Parish. A croft is a field, so this road was built on the field adjacent to the court. The road name is therefore a corruption of Moot Croft.
New Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Built on a ridge alongside the Bourne Stream, this area has been known as Upperton - probably "upper town" - for hundreds of years.
New Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Built on a ridge alongside the Bourne Stream, this area has been known as Upperton - probably "upper town" - for hundreds of years.
The Hermitage Gazebo, Manor Gardens Eastbourne, East Sussex This small Regency style thatched summer house was recently restored and is a listed Grade II building. It was probably built for the Rev Lushington who built the nearby Manor House in 1777.
The Hermitage Gazebo, Manor Gardens Eastbourne, East Sussex
This small Regency style thatched summer house was recently restored and is a listed Grade II building. It was probably built for the Rev Lushington who built the nearby Manor House in 1777.
Watts Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex Row of Victorian houses on the steep hill of Watts Lane
Watts Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Row of Victorian houses on the steep hill of Watts Lane
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Downside is located at Grid Ref: TV5999 (Lat: 50.777126, Lng: 0.25600567)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Eastbourne

Police Authority: Sussex

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