East Chiltington
Parish in Lewes, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.919, -0.041 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 37 15 |
East Chiltington is a small, tranquil rural parish in the district of Lewes, East Sussex, England, sitting on the northern edge of the South Downs. It is characterised by rolling chalk downland, hedged farmland, flint cottages and lanes rather than a compact village centre, with remnants of species‑rich grassland and historic field patterns that hint at a long agricultural past.
The community is modest and close‑knit, centred on a medieval parish church and a handful of farms and homes; life here mixes traditional agriculture, conservation interests and commuting links to nearby Lewes and Brighton, while neighbouring Plumpton provides additional services and a college focused on land‑based studies. Local debate around development and landscape protection has shaped recent years, helping to preserve the parish’s quiet character and the views across the Ouse valley.
Postcode districts covering East Chiltington
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Crawley 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Eastbourne 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Worthing 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Littlehampton 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Reigate 23 miles37 km
- Redhill 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Horsham 16.2 miles26 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Tonbridge 24 miles38.6 km
- Haywards Heath 6 miles9.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St. John Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- St. John (Without) Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Plumpton Green Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- South Chailey Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Streat Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Plumpton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hamsey Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Westmeston Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ditchling & Westmeston Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Barcombe Cross Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Barcombe Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in East Chiltington
BN7 3QR, BN7 3SL, BN8 4PY, BN7 3AN, BN7 3AZ, BN7 3QT, BN7 3AA, BN7 3QX, BN8 4RN … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 17.4 miles28.1 km
- London City Airport 40.7 miles65.5 km
- Plumpton Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Cooksbridge Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels near East Chiltington Ad
- The Bull 5 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The White Hart 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Red Brighton Blue 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Horsted Place 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Hotel Una 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Drakes of Brighton 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Square Townhouse 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Staybridge Suites Brighton 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Buxted Park Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
Local points of interest
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 1 mile1.6 km
- Kingley Vale Forest 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 4 miles6.4 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 4.4 miles7 km
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Brighton Marina Marina 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 8.1 miles13 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Port Newhaven Harbour 10 miles16.1 km
- Wakehurst Place Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km