East Dean and Friston War Memorial Recreation Ground

Gilberts Drive, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0DG, United Kingdom

Facilities:

Benches

Children's Play Area

Interest Point - At the pavilion there is a plaque commemorating the discovery of the Beachy Head Woman, put up during the making of the Black Britain TV series. The woman lived nearby in Roman times but her DNA shows she came from sub-Saharan Africa.

Sports Courts - Includes cricket pitch, tennis and basketball courts.

Sports Pitches - Includes informal football.

Managed by: East Dean Parish Council.

The playing field has a cricket pitch and sports pavilion, a children's play area, a tennis court, and a five a side football goal. At the pavilion there is a plaque commemorating the discovery of the Beachy Head Woman, put up during the making of the Black Britain TV series. The woman lived nearby in Roman times but her DNA shows she came from sub-Saharan Africa.


  • Interest Point
  • Children's Play Area
  • Benches
  • Recreation and Sports Grounds
  • Sports Courts
  • Sports Pitches