Welcome to Sedlescombe

Sedlescombe is a small village located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the A21 road, which connects London to Hastings. Sedlescombe is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and vibrant community. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is surrounded by farmland and woodland.

One of the most notable landmarks in Sedlescombe is the Church of St John the Baptist. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church features a Norman tower, a 14th-century chancel, and a 15th-century nave. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Sedlescombe is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a village fete, a fireworks display, and a Christmas market. Sedlescombe is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Sedlescombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Harvey	Brede Lane Sedlescombe Battle East Sussex TN33 0RQ 1424870585 School Website
Isp School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Belchem	Glengorse Estate Glengorse Battle East Sussex TN33 0TX 1424238640 School Website
Westfield School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Lindsay	Main Road Westfield Hastings East Sussex TN35 4QE 01424751404 School Website
Vinehall School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Joff Powis	Vinehall Road Mountfield Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5JL 1580880413 School Website
Battle Abbey School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr David Clark	High Street Battle East Sussex East Sussex East Sussex TN33 0AD 1424772385 School Website
Battle And Langton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Hughes	Market Road Battle East Sussex TN33 0HQ 01424775987 School Website
Claremont School Other Independent School Ages:1-19 Head Teacher Mrs Severine Collins	Baldslow St Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7PW 1424751555 School Website
Staplecross Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Avard	Bodiam Road Staplecross Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5QD 01580830256 School Website
Mountfield Heath School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lyndsey Jeffries	John's Cross Road John's Cross Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5FA 1323914600 School Website
Brede Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Knock	Udimore Road Broad Oak Brede Rye East Sussex TN31 6DG 01424882393 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Battle Station Approach, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DE 2.25 Miles

Crowhurst Station Road, Crowhurst, East Sussex, TN33 9DD 3.50 Miles

Doleham Doleham Lane, Doleham, East Sussex, TN35 4LY 3.74 Miles

Three Oaks Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, East Sussex, TN35 4NL 4.23 Miles

Robertsbridge Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DJ 4.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Town And Country Taxis 01424 772222 Flat 4/The Pollards/The St, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0QB 0.20 Miles
Conquerors Taxis 01424 871066 Brede Barn Farm House, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0PG 0.51 Miles
4 1 6 7 Cars 01424 774167 14 Marley Rise, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DL 1.97 Miles
Arrow Taxis (Battle) Ltd 01424 774366 Battle Railway Station/Station Rd, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DE 2.33 Miles
Battle Taxis 01424 777222 Loose Farm Bungalow/Hastings Rd, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0TG 2.43 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01424 777776 79 High St, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AG 2.52 Miles
J J Cars Private Hire Company 01424 774574 65 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AG 2.52 Miles
Firstcall Taxis 01424 753360 43 Heathlands, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4QZ 2.53 Miles
Village Car Services 01424 882465 Sunrae/Cackle St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6DX 2.72 Miles
Premier Travel Chauffeurs Limited 01424 446655 790 The Ridge, St. Leonards, East Sussex, TN37 7PS 3.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sedlescombe Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sedlescombe School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sedlescombe & Westfield Surgeries 01424 870225	Brede Lane Sedlescombe Battle East Sussex TN33 0PW
Elliot-Pyle 01424 772211	Battle Health Centre Station Approach Battle East Sussex TN33 0BF
Westfield Surgery 01424 751609	The Surgery Main Road Westfield Hastings East Sussex TN35 4QE
Martins Oak Surgery 01424 772060	Martins Oak Surgery 36 High Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EA
Brede Branch Surgery	The Surgery Brede Village Hall Cackle Street Rye East Sussex TN31 6DX

Local Stores

Battle
71-72 High Street
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 0AG
01424 772008
shop.7248@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.47 miles

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SPAR - The Ridge
The Ridge Service Station
The Ridge
Hastings
TN34 2RD
01424 754428
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Senlac Veterinary Centre
Mount Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EG 01424 772 148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk Website 2.44 miles
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Hastings Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 599 Sedlescombe Road North St Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7PB 01424757180 hastings@vets4pets.com Website 3.30 miles
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Sussex Coast Vets
Ashbrook Veterinary Centre 212 Battle Road St. Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7AL 01424 754886 ashbrook@sussexcoastvets.co.uk 3.99 miles


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1066 Veterinary Centre
201 Battle Road St. Leonards-On-Sea East Sussex TN37 7AJ 01424 839 010 enquiries@1066vet.co.uk 4.22 miles
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Coopers Vets
309 The Ridge Hastings East Sussex TN34 2RA 01424 751595 enquiries@coopersvets.co.uk Website 4.27 miles
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Senlac Veterinary Centre
53 High Street Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5AN 01424 772148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk 4.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Alexandra Park
There Is Free Parking Along St Helen's Road. A Well Laid Out And Interesting Park, Lots Of Water Fowl; Grey Herons, Ducks, Coots. To Make This A Longer Walk There Are Wooded Areas West Of The Fenced Off Part Of The Park. Pretty Busy During Summer Months. 8 Lower Park Rd Hastings TN34 2LB 5.39 miles

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St Leonards On Sea Beach Huts
Beautiful Beach Walks.Free Parkingmiles Of Beautiful Sand Banks 10 Cinque Ports Way Hastings 5.85 miles

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Country Park Barley Lane
If You Park At Barley Lane Car Park (Fee £1.00 All Day), There Are A Choice Of Three Paths Into The Country Park. If You Go East You Can Walk Back Into Hastings Toward The Castle And Tea Shop. West Takes You Toward, Fairlights. Wooded Areas And Sea Views. There Are Some Quite Steep Trails But You Can Keep To The Flatter Areas. 93 Barley Ln Hastings TN35 5NT 6.02 miles Barley Lane

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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea. 5 Pett Level Rd Hastings TN35 4EH 7.31 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible. Pett Level Rd Winchelsea Lancashire TN36 4NG 8.24 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 9.97 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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