Welcome to Herstmonceaux

Herstmonceaux is a small village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The village is known for its beautiful castle, which was built in the 15th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The castle is surrounded by a moat and a beautiful garden, which is open to the public. The castle was originally built as a residence for the Fiennes family, but it was later used as a military base during World War II. Today, the castle is owned by Queen's University in Canada and is used as an international study centre.

Apart from the castle, Herstmonceaux is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, which are perfect for hiking and cycling. The village is also home to a number of small shops and cafes, which offer a range of local produce and handmade crafts. The village is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

Herstmonceaux is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the parish church of St Mary the Virgin. The church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and medieval architecture. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs, which offer a range of local ales and traditional pub food. Overall, Herstmonceaux is a charming and picturesque village, which offers a range of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages.

Local Schools

School	Details
Herstmonceux Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Cottingham	Hailsham Road Herstmonceux Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4LG 01323833148 School Website
Phoenix Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ed Gittins	Marshfoot Lane Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2PH School Website
The Ropemakers' Academy Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Hawthorne	Reef Way Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1FB 1323368374 School Website
White House Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Grace Marshall	Marshfoot Lane White House Academy Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2FB 1323841615 School Website
Hawkes Farm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Cotton	Hawks Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1ND 1323841466 School Website
Hailsham Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Redman Natalie Chamberlain	Battle Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1DT 01323841468 School Website
Grovelands Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon Goulding	Dunbar Drive Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3UW 01323840062 School Website
Hellingly Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michelle Mckay	North Street Hellingly Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DS 01323844346 School Website
Hailsham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Principal Danielle King	Oaklands Way Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3NW 01323819309 School Website
Hankham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Timlin	Hankham Road Hankham Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5AY 01323763265 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pevensey And Westham Eastbourne Road, Westham, East Sussex, BN24 5ND 4.50 Miles

Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 4.58 Miles

Pevensey Bay Wallsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6AA 4.72 Miles

Normans Bay Normans Bay, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6PR 5.44 Miles

Hampden Park Station Approach, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9ND 5.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
First Class Executive Travel 01323 833143 32 Buckwell Rise, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4LY 1.06 Miles
Brians Taxis 01323 833556 15 Queens Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4LS 1.15 Miles
Hail-A-Cab 01323 849888 Amberstone Cottage, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1PG 1.22 Miles
C And C Taxis 01323 849047 142/Redshank Court/Observatory View, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2PW 1.63 Miles
Bts Taxis 01323 832455 Millers Cote, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4RS 1.80 Miles
Cavalier Cars 01323 844464 1 Market Square, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AG 2.00 Miles
Jayline Taxis 01323 442233 8 George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AE 2.05 Miles
Club Class Chauffeurs Ltd 01323 442222 5 Swan Business Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2BY 2.14 Miles
Jans Maxi Taxi 01323 846430 21 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3HE 2.20 Miles
Airport Direct 01323 441102 36 Melrose Cl, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3XP 2.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Amberstone / Magham Down No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carters Corners No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkwood Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Under Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Stunts Green Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Amberstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fiennes Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gardner Street West End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flowers Green Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Park Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marshfoot Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Herstmonceux Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Battle Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkswood Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Herstmonceux Integrative Health Centre 01323 833535	Herstmonceux Health Ctr Hailsham Road Herstmonceux East Sussex BN27 4JX
Quintins Medical Centre 01323 845669	Quintins Medical Centre Hawkswood Road Hailsham BN27 1UG
Battle Road Medical Centre	85 Battle Road Hailsham BN27 1UA
Hailsham Medical Group 01323 848494	Hailsham Medical Group Vicarage Lane Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1BH
Vicarage Field Surgery	Vicarage Field Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1BE

Local Stores

Hailsham - Upper Horsebridge Road
85 Upper Horsebridge Road
Hellingly
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1NX
01323 449420
Store Website
1.90 miles

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SPAR - Heathfield
Broad Oak
Heathfield
TN21 8SU
01435 863285
Store Website
6.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcroft Veterinary Group
25 London Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3BN 01323 841666 vets@highcroftvets.co.uk Website 2.08 miles
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Dvg Ltd
19 Station Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2BH 01323 842141 Hailshamreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 2.11 miles
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Horsebridge Veterinary Practice
High Street Lower Horsebridge Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DH 01323 442250 vet@rgbvet.co.uk Website 2.39 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Hailsham Retail Park Hailsham Sussex BN27 3JF Hailsham@jollyes.co.uk Website 2.44 miles


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Downland Veterinary Group
3 Mimram Road Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5DZ 01323 740786 stonecross.reception@downlandvets.co.uk 4.30 miles
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The Downwood Veterinary Centre
6-8 High Street Horam Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0EJ 01435 812 152 downwoodveterinary@btconnect.com Website 4.48 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 5.21 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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Friston Forest
Walks From The Car Park Are Signposted. There Is The Option Of Long Or Short Walks. Unnamed Road Eastbourne Lancashire BN20 0AT 8.30 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

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Cuckmere
A Number Of Paths Follow The River Down To The Beach. The River Is Fast Flowing And So Not Suitable For Dogs To Swim In. Sometimes, Sheep Are Grazing So Dogs Need To Be Under Control But Well Behaved Dogs Can Be Off The Lead. A259 Seaford Lancashire BN25 4AD 9.56 miles

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Beachy Head
Beautiful, Lots Of Space To Run And Play Both In Top And At The Side. Can Get A Bit Busy At Weekends But Rarely Unable To Take Off Lead Beachy Head Lancashire 9.67 miles

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Beachy Head
A Coastal, Circular Walk Along The Cliff Edge. You Will Be Able To See The Famous Beachy Head Lighthouse And Views Across Eastbourne And The Sea. BN20 7YA 9.76 miles From The West: Head Along The M4, Then Cut Down To The A27 And Carry On. From The North: Once Passed London, Take The M23/A23, Then Turn Left When You See Signs For Eastbourne. You Should See Signs For Beachy Head After A While.

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Firle Beacon Circuit South Downs
This 5.5 Mile Circular Walk, Takes You Down A Quiet Chalk Dry Valley South With Extensive Downland Views. It Returns Along The Ridge, Following A Stretch Of The South Downs Way. Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put "Firle Beacon" Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park. S Downs Way Lewes Lancashire BN8 6LR 9.85 miles Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put &Quot;Firle Beacon&Quot; Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park.

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