Welcome to Wilmington

Wilmington is a small village located in East Sussex, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Polegate and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, St. Mary and St. Peter, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic church, Wilmington is also home to a number of other attractions. The village is located near the South Downs National Park, which offers visitors the opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful countryside in England. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers, and is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

Wilmington is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, cafes, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their local businesses and the role they play in supporting the local economy. Overall, Wilmington is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to visit or call home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Alfriston School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Hudson	North Road Alfriston Polegate East Sussex BN26 5XB 01323870203 School Website
Willingdon Community School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Emily May	Broad Road Lower Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9QX 01323485254 School Website
Willingdon Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Roxburgh	Rapsons Road Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9RJ 01323482619 School Website
Polegate Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Jones	Oakleaf Drive Polegate East Sussex BN26 6PT 01323482404 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
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
Hailsham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Principal Danielle King	Oaklands Way Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3NW 01323819309 School Website
The Lindfield School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nick Upton	Lindfield Road Hampden Park Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0BQ 01323502988 School Website
Oakwood Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ryan Laker	Magnolia Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0SS 01323501251 School Website
Ratton School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Peevers	Park Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2XR 01323504011 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 1.92 Miles

Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 2.28 Miles

Hampden Park Station Approach, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9ND 4.12 Miles

Seaford Station Approach, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2AR 5.20 Miles

Eastbourne Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3QJ 5.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alfriston Taxis 01323 870823 Lavender Cottage/High St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TB 1.86 Miles
Premier Chauffeur Service 01323 487800 41 Wannock Av, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RH 2.16 Miles
Direct Travel Journeys 01323 484444 42 High St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AG 2.22 Miles
Centre Cabs Eastbourne Ltd 01323 508888 74 Wannock Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9SQ 2.29 Miles
Gorgeous Cars 01323 871600 Burnt House, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TS 2.34 Miles
Country Wide Executive Hire 01323 485781 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 2.41 Miles
Country Wide Taxi 07811 393989 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 2.41 Miles
Klc Taxi 01323 486492 7 Junction St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6ET 2.53 Miles
St Mary's Cars 01323 484383 3 St Mary's, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6JZ 2.84 Miles
The People Carrier 07748 902302 Wish Hill, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9HA 3.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wilmington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Aerodrome No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Milton Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Folkington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Upper Berwick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Playcatt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Lullington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Filching No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Arlington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Berwick Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gainsborough Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cornmill Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southfields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alfriston Surgery	The Furlongs Alfriston Polegate East Sussex BN26 5XT
Manor Park Medical Centre 01323 482301	Manor Park Medical Ctr. High Street Polegate East Sussex BN26 5DJ
Downlands Medical Centre 01323 482323	The Surgery 77 High St, Polegate Eastbourne East Sussex BN26 6AE
Bridgeside Surgery 01323 441234	Bridgeside Surgery 1 Western Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3DG
Desmond 01323 507373	Hampden Park Surgery 12 Brodrick Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9NQ

Local Stores

Petrol Polegate - Hailsham Road
Hailsham Road
Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 6QL
01323 489634
Store Website
2.04 miles

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SPAR - Newhaven
Portslade Garages Ltd
Avis Way
Newhaven
BN9 0DD
01273 516825
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 2.62 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Hailsham Retail Park Hailsham Sussex BN27 3JF Hailsham@jollyes.co.uk Website 3.74 miles


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Dvg Ltd
19 Station Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2BH 01323 842141 Hailshamreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 4.01 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
15 Downlands Way East Dean Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 0HR 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 4.14 miles
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Highcroft Veterinary Group
25 London Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3BN 01323 841666 vets@highcroftvets.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Emergency service available after 1pm phone 01323 841666
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Downland Veterinary Group
3 Mimram Road Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5DZ 01323 740786 stonecross.reception@downlandvets.co.uk 4.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Friston Forest
Walks From The Car Park Are Signposted. There Is The Option Of Long Or Short Walks. Unnamed Road Eastbourne Lancashire BN20 0AT 3.26 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 3.59 miles

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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 4.88 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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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 5.31 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 5.62 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 6.09 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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