Meridian Line

The Prime Meridian line runs right through Sussex near Newhaven, and it's one of those landmarks that sounds more impressive than it feels on the ground. You're essentially standing on the imaginary line that splits east from west - Greenwich's less famous cousin, marked by a simple plaque or sign depending on where exactly you find it. It's the sort of thing you do because you're in the area, not because you'd drive an hour out of your way.

History types will appreciate the concept more than most. For families, it's a quick photo stop - kids get a kick out of standing with one foot on either side of the world's longitudinal divide, though the novelty wears off fast. Walkers heading through the South Downs near Newhaven might incorporate it into a larger route, but honestly, it's not a destination in itself.

Free to visit, no tickets required, and it takes about ten minutes if you're being leisurely. The real value is pairing it with the holiday parks dotted around - Three Ponds Holiday Park is barely three miles away, and Chalky Downs Campsite even closer. Use it as a brief leg-stretcher during a week based near the coast rather than planning a trip around it. On a sunny afternoon with the South Downs walk nearby, it works. On a dull, drizzly day? You'd be forgiven for skipping it entirely.