Buxted and surroundings
National Trust Properties
Acres of landscape garden bordered by historic parkland and woodland.
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Sheffield Park
Sheffield ParkAcres of landscape garden bordered by historic parkland and woodland.
Arts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden.
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National Trust - Standen
West Hoathly RoadArts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden.
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneJacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling.
National Trust - Alfriston Clergy House
Parque Nacional Seven Sisters
East Dean RoadLeonard and Virginia Woolf's 16th-century country retreat.
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Monk's House - National Trust
Leonard and Virginia Woolf's 16th-century country retreat.
Blackcap Trig Point
A classic downland experience with secret woodland glades
Flower-rich chalk grassland with stunning views of the Cuckmere river
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Cuckmere Valley
Flower-rich chalk grassland with stunning views of the Cuckmere river
The first building saved for the nation by the National Trust.
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National Trust - Alfriston Clergy House
The first building saved for the nation by the National Trust.
Walks
Covering over 10 square miles, Ashdown Forest is one of the largest open access in Southeast England. Situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, its lowland heathland and deciduous woodland habitats are home to many rare and threatened species.
With a rich human history from Kings and commoners to smuggling and industry dating back centuries, Ashdown Forest is also the setting of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
For more information, visit the Ashdown Forest website.
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Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossCovering over 10 square miles, Ashdown Forest is one of the largest open access in Southeast England. Situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, its lowland heathland and deciduous woodland habitats are home to many rare and threatened species.
With a rich human history from Kings and commoners to smuggling and industry dating back centuries, Ashdown Forest is also the setting of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
For more information, visit the Ashdown Forest website.
Wilderness Wood is a family-run, working woodland in Hadlow Down, E Sussex.
Check website for full details.
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Wilderness Wood
Main RoadWilderness Wood is a family-run, working woodland in Hadlow Down, E Sussex.
Check website for full details.
A family run farm in the heart of Sussex. Beautiful nature trail along our 100 acres of woodland. See website for more information.
Heaven Farm Shop
A family run farm in the heart of Sussex. Beautiful nature trail along our 100 acres of woodland. See website for more information.
On your doorstep
This 83-hectare grassland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, just outside the village of Buxted. It was made into a deer park in the 12th century, but today deer are no longer kept here (although you may spot wild deer enjoying the park).
Buxted Park
Buxted ParkOn your doorstep
This 83-hectare grassland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, just outside the village of Buxted. It was made into a deer park in the 12th century, but today deer are no longer kept here (although you may spot wild deer enjoying the park).
On your doorstep - The Wealdway passes through Buxted and links the villages of Blackboys and East Hoatly.
The Wealdway is a long distance footpath in south-east England which makes its way three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and which connects the Thames Estuary with the English Channel through the Weald of Kent and Sussex. The Weald Way crosses chalk downlands, passes through river valleys and woodland (including Ashdown Forest) and across farmland.
See online for routes.
Weald Way
Weald WayOn your doorstep - The Wealdway passes through Buxted and links the villages of Blackboys and East Hoatly.
The Wealdway is a long distance footpath in south-east England which makes its way three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and which connects the Thames Estuary with the English Channel through the Weald of Kent and Sussex. The Weald Way crosses chalk downlands, passes through river valleys and woodland (including Ashdown Forest) and across farmland.
See online for routes.
City/town information
Eastbourne
21 miles - under 40 minutes drive
Brighton
24 miles - under 45 minutes drive.
Royal Tunbridge Wells
15 miles - 30 minutes drive
Lewes
12 miles - 20 minutes drive
Sightseeing
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkScenic railroads
Tinkers Park Steam Rally
Steam Traction Engine Rally. Check website for dates.
Places of interest
Uckfield - 5 minutes drive
Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre is a medieval Wealden Hall House built in 1436. Today the building plays host to a variety of local history and community events
Bridge Cottage
High StreetUckfield - 5 minutes drive
Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre is a medieval Wealden Hall House built in 1436. Today the building plays host to a variety of local history and community events
Glyndebourne is an English country house, the site of an opera house that, since 1934, has been the venue for the annual Glyndebourne Festival Opera. The house, located near Lewes in East Sussex, England, is thought to be about six hundred years old and listed at grade II. See website for more information.
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Glyndebourne
New RoadGlyndebourne is an English country house, the site of an opera house that, since 1934, has been the venue for the annual Glyndebourne Festival Opera. The house, located near Lewes in East Sussex, England, is thought to be about six hundred years old and listed at grade II. See website for more information.
Climb to the top of Lewes Castle – a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror – for stunning panoramic views across Sussex.
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Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High StClimb to the top of Lewes Castle – a Norman Castle built after the Battle of Hastings by supporters of William the Conqueror – for stunning panoramic views across Sussex.
Charleston, in East Sussex, is a property associated with the Bloomsbury group, that is open to the public. It was the country home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and is an example of their decorative style within a domestic context, representing the fruition of more than sixty years of artistic creativity. See website for opening hours.
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Charleston Trust
Charleston, in East Sussex, is a property associated with the Bloomsbury group, that is open to the public. It was the country home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and is an example of their decorative style within a domestic context, representing the fruition of more than sixty years of artistic creativity. See website for opening hours.
This stunning timber-framed medieval house dates back to the 15th century. It was given to Anne of Cleves at the end of her short-lived marriage to Henry VIII. See website for opening hours.
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Anne of Cleves House
52 Southover High StThis stunning timber-framed medieval house dates back to the 15th century. It was given to Anne of Cleves at the end of her short-lived marriage to Henry VIII. See website for opening hours.
Golf venues
The Piltdown Golf Club
Golf Club LaneVisitors welcome.
See website for opening hours and green fees.
East Sussex National Golf Club is a golf course located near to Uckfield in East Sussex. It is considered one of the finer golf courses in the British Isles. There are two 18 hole courses designed by Bob Cupp.
Members only - see website for full details.
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East Sussex National Golf Club
East Sussex National Golf Club is a golf course located near to Uckfield in East Sussex. It is considered one of the finer golf courses in the British Isles. There are two 18 hole courses designed by Bob Cupp.
Members only - see website for full details.
Set in the East Sussex countryside, the nine hole course carves its way through mature trees, wooded areas and over water, waiting to punish any wayward shots. Visitors welcome.
Horam Park Ltd
Chiddingly RoadSet in the East Sussex countryside, the nine hole course carves its way through mature trees, wooded areas and over water, waiting to punish any wayward shots. Visitors welcome.
Opened in July 1992, Wellshurst is an 18 hole, 5825 yard, par 71 course situated in 150 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside with a floodlit, all-weather driving range. Non-members welcome.
Wellshurst Golf Country Club
North StreetOpened in July 1992, Wellshurst is an 18 hole, 5825 yard, par 71 course situated in 150 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside with a floodlit, all-weather driving range. Non-members welcome.