| Coordinates: | 50.91, -0.075 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 35 14 |
| Population: | 341 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
Plumpton is a small village a few miles north of Lewes in East Sussex, England, tucked against the rolling chalk slopes of the South Downs. It feels rural and compact, with fine views over agricultural land and easy access to country walks and a local railway station connecting to nearby towns.
The village punches above its weight culturally and economically thanks to Plumpton College, a specialist land‑based college with strong equine and viticulture courses, and Plumpton Racecourse, known for its intimate National Hunt fixtures and evening meetings. Historic features such as the parish church and nearby hamlets like Plumpton Green underline a long agricultural past, while the college, racecourse and small local businesses keep the community active and outward‑looking.
Postcode districts covering Plumpton
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Crawley 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Eastbourne 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Worthing 14.9 miles24 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Littlehampton 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Reigate 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Redhill 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Horsham 15.5 miles25 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Haywards Heath 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Burgess Hill 4.1 miles6.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Streat Parish 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Westmeston Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Ditchling & Westmeston Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St. John Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Plumpton Green Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- East Chiltington Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ditchling Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- St. John (Without) Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Falmer Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hamsey Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- South Chailey Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hassocks Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Plumpton
BN7 3AS, BN7 3AG, BN7 3AE, BN6 8RS, BN7 3AF, BN7 3AQ, BN6 8RL, BN6 8RR, BN6 8RN … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 17.6 miles28.3 km
- London City Airport 41.5 miles66.8 km
- Plumpton Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cooksbridge Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Plumpton Ad
- The Bull 5 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Red Brighton Blue 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hotel Una 6.8 miles11 km
- The White Hart 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Drakes of Brighton 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Square Townhouse 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Staybridge Suites Brighton 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Grand Brighton 5 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hotel Pelirocco 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
Schools in Plumpton
- Plumpton College Further education
Local points of interest
- Kingley Vale Forest 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 1.7 miles2.7 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Brighton Marina Marina 6.8 miles11 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 10.1 miles16.3 km