Saltdean facts for kids
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRIGHTON |
| Postcode district | BN2 |
| Dialling code | 01273 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | East Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Saltdean is a village by the sea. It is part of the city of Brighton and Hove. A small part, called East Saltdean, is in the Lewes area.
Saltdean is about 5 miles (8 km) east of central Brighton. It is also 5 miles (8 km) west of Newhaven. The village is surrounded by farms and the South Downs National Park.
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Saltdean's Past
Saltdean used to be open farmland. It was part of the village of Rottingdean. Almost no one lived there until 1924. That year, land was sold to build houses.
A businessman named Charles W. Neville helped this happen. He also built parts of nearby Peacehaven and Rottingdean.
Saltdean has a beach mostly made of small stones. In front of the beach is a path called the Undercliff Walk. You can get to it from the cliff top. There are also steps from the road or a tunnel from the nearby Lido. The Undercliff Walk goes all the way to Brighton. It ends near the Palace Pier.
The buildings closest to the beach look very different. Some were built between the two World Wars. They show styles like Bauhaus and Cubism. Some buildings also have a Spanish look.
The most famous building is the Saltdean Lido. It is a community center with a public library. It also has a famous outdoor swimming pool. The architect R.W.H. Jones designed it. He also designed the old Grand Ocean Hotel. This hotel looks like an 'ocean liner' and is built in the Art Deco style.
Saltdean is a well-off village. It is a suburb of Brighton and Hove. But its eastern side is managed by the Lewes District Council.
Saltdean's Location
Saltdean is located by the sea. It sits in a 'Dean', which means 'dry valley' in old English. The hills of the South Downs National Park surround it. These hills form a big dip or valley.
In this valley, you will find the oval-shaped Saltdean Park and the Lido. They both look out over the sea.
The roads in Saltdean are lined with trees. They curve in wide oval shapes. This design helps them follow the natural shape of the land. The village was planned to be very different from nearby Peacehaven. Peacehaven has a more grid-like street system.
Getting Around Saltdean
The Brighton & Hove bus company runs many buses through Saltdean. Route 27 connects Saltdean to Withdean. It goes through Brighton city center and Brighton station.
Other bus routes, like 12 and 14, also serve Saltdean. They travel along the A259 road. These buses can take you to places like Peacehaven, Seaford, and Eastbourne.
The Big Lemon bus company has route 47. This route links Saltdean to Hangleton. Saltdean is directly connected to the A259 road. This main road runs south of the village.
Learning in Saltdean
The only school in Saltdean is Saltdean Primary School. There is also a library. It is located inside the Saltdean Lido Community building.
Sports and Fun in Saltdean
Saltdean has a non-League football team called Saltdean United F.C.. They play their games at Hill Park.
Saltdean Park also has other sports facilities. There are four hard tennis courts. You can find an outdoor Bowls green there too. The park also has a basketball court and a skateboard park.
A group of people meets every week to swim in the sea. They also have special swims on Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Famous People from Saltdean
Historic Figures
- Alfred Lynch (1931–2003), an actor
- John Nathan-Turner (1947–2002), a TV producer
- Manning O'Brine (c.1913-c.1977), a writer
- George Robey (1869–1954), a music hall comedian
Living People
- Glenn Fabry, a comics artist
- John Avon, an illustrator
- Dennis Burnett, a footballer
- Celeste, a singer-songwriter
See also
In Spanish: Saltdean para niños
