Welcome to Rickney

Rickney is a small village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Hailsham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peace and tranquility of rural living. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book.

One of the main attractions of Rickney is its proximity to the South Downs National Park. The park is a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and cyclists who come to enjoy the stunning views and natural beauty of the area. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including deer, foxes, and badgers. Visitors can also explore the many historic sites and landmarks in the area, including the ancient hill fort of Cissbury Ring and the historic town of Lewes.

Despite its rural location, Rickney is well-connected to the rest of East Sussex. The village is just a short drive from the A22, which provides easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Brighton and Eastbourne. The village is also served by a regular bus service, making it easy for residents to travel to and from the village. Overall, Rickney is a charming and peaceful village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 17.1°C

Feels Like: 17.1°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hankham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Timlin	Hankham Road Hankham Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5AY 01323763265 School Website
Stone Cross School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Clements	Adur Drive Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5EF 01323461002 School Website
Hazel Court School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Kirsty Eydmann	Larkspur Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ 1323465720 School Website
The Turing School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Doyle	Larkspur Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ 1323465700 School Website
Pevensey And Westham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Luke Paramor	High Street Westham Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5LP 01323762269 School Website
Shinewater Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Evason	Milfoil Drive Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8ED 1323762129 School Website
West Rise Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lynne Weir	Chaffinch Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7SL 01323764062 School Website
West Rise Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Fairclough	Chaffinch Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7SL 01323764037 School Website
St Catherine's College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Solomon Berhane	Priory Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7BL 1323465400 School Website
Langney Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Benjamin Bowles	Chailey Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7EA 1323762177 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pevensey And Westham Eastbourne Road, Westham, East Sussex, BN24 5ND 0.91 Miles

Pevensey Bay Wallsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6AA 1.70 Miles

Hampden Park Station Approach, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9ND 2.10 Miles

Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 2.67 Miles

Normans Bay Normans Bay, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6PR 3.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Arrow Taxis 01323 740633 275 Sorrel Dr, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8DL 0.93 Miles
Abfab Taxi Service 01323 762222 31 Sheffield Park Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8LA 1.20 Miles
Advanced Booking Cars 07881 458366 39 Southern Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9LT 1.83 Miles
Oceanside Cars 01323 764676 Wallsend House, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6AU 2.07 Miles
St Mary's Cars 01323 484383 3 St Mary's, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6JZ 2.12 Miles
Silver Taxi Service 01323 470503 15 Long Beach Mews, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5NF 2.16 Miles
Weston Executive Hire 01323 472855 7Pacific Heights North, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5PT 2.16 Miles
Klc Taxi 01323 486492 7 Junction St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6ET 2.42 Miles
Country Wide Executive Hire 01323 485781 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 2.62 Miles
Country Wide Taxi 07811 393989 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 2.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mill View Close Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Rattle Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hankham School Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dallaway Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle View Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Patcham Mill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adur Drive Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Oak Tree Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hadlow Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penine Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westham High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mendip Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westham Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stone Cross Surgery 01323 761461	Mimram Road Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5DZ
Baig 01323 465120	Westham Medical Centre Church Bailey Montague Way Westham Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5NQ
Prosser 01323 766358	Ian Gow Memorial Health Centre Milfoil Drive Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8BR
East Sussex Outpatients Services 01323 404900	Pacific House 1 Easter Island Place Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 6FA
Eastbourne East Pcn Hub 01323 470370	Harbour Medical Practice 1 Pacific Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 6DW

Local Stores

Shinewater
95-97 Milfoil Drive
North Langney
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8BR
01323 765123
Store Website
1.05 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Downland Veterinary Group
3 Mimram Road Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5DZ 01323 740786 stonecross.reception@downlandvets.co.uk 0.78 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
1 Antrim Court Pembury Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7LU 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 1.61 miles
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Companion Care (Eastbourne) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Admiral Retail Park Lottbridge Drove Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 6QD 01323 649 315 eastbourne@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
1 Gorringe Valley Road Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9SX 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 2.76 miles
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Eastbourne Vets
Acacia Villas 357 Seaside Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7RP 01323 412673 2.79 miles

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Dvg Ltd
19 Station Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2BH 01323 842141 Hailshamreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 3.41 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 1.89 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 5.52 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

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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 6.11 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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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 6.16 miles

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Seven Sisters
Walk From Birling Gap Towards Seven Sisters, It Is A National Trust Signposted Walk. There Are Shorter And Longer Options. The Path Can Get Quite Close To The Edge Of The Cliffs, So Watch Out For The Dog. Some Fields With Sheep In Them, But Can Be Clearly Seen From Distance. Boat House Birling Gap East Dean Eastbourne BN20 0AB 7.13 miles

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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 7.45 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	23.1°C	21.6°C	20.6°C	20.3°C	22.1°C	27°C	28.7°C	29.1°C	28.8°C	28.1°C	25.8°C	23.4°C
Feels Like	25.7°C	21.6°C	20.6°C	20.3°C	24°C	31.1°C	32.3°C	32.3°C	31.8°C	31.1°C	28.4°C	25.9°C

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Temp	22.1°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	23°C	25.2°C	27.7°C	28.9°C	29.1°C	28.6°C	27.1°C	23°C
Feels Like	24.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	25.5°C	27.7°C	30.5°C	31.8°C	31.9°C	31.2°C	29.4°C	24.1°C

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Temp	23.5°C	22.9°C	22.3°C	22°C	24.9°C	28.4°C	31.2°C	32.5°C	32.4°C	31.6°C	29.2°C	26.4°C
Feels Like	25.2°C	25°C	24.7°C	22°C	27.8°C	31.5°C	34.7°C	36.3°C	36.7°C	36.3°C	32.8°C	28.8°C

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