Welcome to Whitesmith

Whitesmith is a small village located in the county of East Sussex, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of the coastal town of Eastbourne and 5 miles east of the county town of Lewes. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. John the Evangelist Church. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Gun.

Whitesmith is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with many scenic routes to explore in the surrounding countryside. The village is also close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the historic town of Battle, which is famous for the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Other nearby attractions include the seaside town of Brighton, the South Downs National Park, and the picturesque village of Alfriston.

Despite its small size, Whitesmith has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and regular quiz nights at The Gun. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club, a book club, and a history society. Overall, Whitesmith is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Chiddingly Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Procter	Muddles Green Chiddingly Lewes East Sussex BN8 6HN 01825872307 School Website
East Hoathly C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher James Procter	Church Marks Lane East Hoathly Lewes East Sussex BN8 6EQ 01825840247 School Website
Laughton Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel West	Church Lane Laughton Lewes East Sussex BN8 6AH 01323811306 School Website
Annan School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Hunter	Annan Farm Lewes Road Easons Green Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5RE 1825841410 School Website
Bede's Senior School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Peter Goodyer	The Dicker Upper Dicker Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3QH 1323843252 School Website
Park Mead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Procter	Upper Dicker Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3QP 01323844247 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
Grovelands Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon Goulding	Dunbar Drive Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3UW 01323840062 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
Blackboys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Graham Sullivan	School Lane Blackboys Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5LL 01825890423 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 4.23 Miles

Glynde Lacys Hill, Glynde, East Sussex, BN8 6RU 5.44 Miles

Uckfield New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1HS 5.91 Miles

Buxted High Street, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4LA 6.21 Miles

Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 6.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jim Ridgway Taxi Service 07966 780020 111 South Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6DT 1.23 Miles
Getaway Cars 01323 442229 The Granary Rural Business Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4DU 3.14 Miles
Jans Maxi Taxi 01323 846430 21 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3HE 3.94 Miles
Airport Direct 01323 441102 36 Melrose Cl, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3XP 4.17 Miles
Prestige Airport Cars 07518 456470 Coopers Way, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3XA 4.52 Miles
Hail-A-Cab 01323 849888 Amberstone Cottage, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1PG 4.63 Miles
Jayline Taxis 01323 442233 8 George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AE 4.76 Miles
Wasley Cars 01825 762103 99 Pipers Field, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5SD 4.77 Miles
Cavalier Cars 01323 844464 1 Market Square, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AG 4.82 Miles
Jr Executive Travel 01825 763088 27 New Barn Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5EL 5.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whitesmith No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Golden Cross Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Chiddingly Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muddles Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deanland Wood Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
South Street East Hoathly No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nash Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Hoathly Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Laughton Post Office Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stalkers Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Whyly No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hale Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laughton Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graywood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
East Hoathly Medical Centre 01825 840943	Juziers Drive East Hoathly Lewes East Sussex BN8 6AE
Deanland Wood Branch Surgery 01323 845669	Quintin Medical Centre Golden Cross Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3RN
Manor Oak Surgery	Horebeech Lane Horam Heathfield TN21 0DS
Quintins Medical Centre 01323 845669	Quintins Medical Centre Hawkswood Road Hailsham BN27 1UG
Battle Road Medical Centre	85 Battle Road Hailsham BN27 1UA

Local Stores

Horam - High Street
High Street
Horam
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 0EL
01435 812749
Store Website
3.85 miles

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SPAR - Heathfield
Broad Oak
Heathfield
TN21 8SU
01435 863285
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

T W Couzens
Holistic Veterinary Medicine Centre The Village Works London Road, East Hoathly Lewes East Sussex BN8 6QA 01825 840966 admin@hvmc.info Website 1.61 miles
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Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd Equine Clinic
Harbens Farm Mill Lane Laughton Lewes East Sussex BN8 6AJ 01323 815120 Website 1.71 miles

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Horsebridge Veterinary Practice
High Street Lower Horsebridge Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DH 01323 442250 vet@rgbvet.co.uk Website 3.48 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 3.86 miles
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Downwood Veterinary Centre
Units 3 &Amp; 4 Ash House The Broyle Ringmer Lewes East Sussex BN8 5NN accounts@downwoodvets.co.uk 4.22 miles

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Highcroft Veterinary Group
25 London Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3BN 01323 841666 vets@highcroftvets.co.uk Website 4.42 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.16 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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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 8.92 miles

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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 9.09 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

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Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 9.98 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 10.08 miles Ashdown Forest

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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 11.13 miles

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