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3About Ovingdean
Ovingdean perches on the chalk cliffs east of Brighton, a small village that feels remarkably remote despite being just five miles from the city centre. Most visitors arrive via the A259 from Brighton, turning up through Rottingdean - a scenic route that winds through the Downs with occasional sea glimpses. The village serves as a quiet stopover for those exploring the clifftop communities or heading to Brighton Marina, with approximately 350 EV charging points available in nearby Brighton. The tiny 12th-century church of St Wulfran is one of England's smallest parish churches, seating barely 30 people.
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Ovingdean is in England, at 50.817, -0.070 - about 5 km east of Black Rock, Brighton and Hove.
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The closest airport to Ovingdean is London Gatwick Airport, 46 km (about 38 min by car).