It is located on a no-through country lane west of the town of Seaford, in the South Downs National Park.

[4] On 1 April 1934, the parish was abolished and merged with East Blatchington, Newhaven and South Heighton.

[5] In the 7th century the village is believed to have been the home of a saint, Leofwynn; she was venerated locally in the Dark Ages and medieval times.

An integrated pill box was added later above the roof early in World War 2 because of the defensive coverage it gave over the nearby bay and beaches.

From Bishopstone railway station there is a regular train service eastwards to Seaford, and north-westwards to Lewes, Brighton, Gatwick, and London.