In 2014 the area celebrated 150 years of the East Coast line to Seaford. As a gateway to the South Downs National Park, Newhaven and the ferry to France, Hastings home of fish and 1066 country, and Ashford International – our home station has become something of a community hub. It also hosts the area’s commuinty garden – abley tended by the London Road Station Partnership – read more about them here. The line also leads to the Amex at Falmer, home of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club and host to many events