Newhaven
Newhaven is a town in the Lewes District of East Sussex in England. It is located at the mouth of the River Ouse, on the English Channel coast, and is a ferryboat port for services to France. It covers a total area of about 2.75 square miles. The main part of the town is situated on the west side of the river, and there is additionally a suburb at Denton and Mount Pleasant on the slopes of the Downs to the east. Industrial areas lay on the east edge of the river, as do all three of the train stations which serve Newhaven; Newhaven Town, Newhaven Harbour and the now redundant Newhaven Marine. There are more than 360 business enterprises in the town. Recent housing development has taken place at the West Quay, Harbour Heights and August Fields. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of close to 12232 people. Within this population, 59 percent are of working age, 22 percent are age 15 and under, and 19 percent are of retirement age. The primary landmark in the town is the Newhaven Fort. The new waste incinerator is a major landmark, the chimney showing up from the sea as well as from Firle Beacon and parts of Seaford. The parish incorporates part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The cliffs are primarily of geological interest, including lots of Santonian and Campanian fossils. The SSSI listing includes plants and animals biological interest too. The open land surrounding Newhaven to the west, north and east belongs to the South Downs National Park, although the town itself is excluded from the boundaries. For all your home renovations, make certain to find trusted experts in Newhaven to make certain of quality.
