Bodiam
Parish in Rother, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.002, 0.53 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 77 25 |
| Population: | 391 |
| Dialling code: | 01580 (Cranbrook) |
The civil parish of Bodiam sits within the district of Rother in East Sussex, England, tucked into the valley of the River Rother and largely lying within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is characterised by gently undulating farmland, hedgerows and small woodlands, making it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and cyclists who enjoy the quiet rural scenery.
Bodiam is best known for Bodiam Castle, a dramatic 14th‑century moated fortress that attracts steady tourism and supports local pubs, tea rooms, B&Bs and craft businesses. The parish retains a close-knit village feel with a village hall and community events, while agriculture remains a key part of the local economy; the nearby heritage line of the Kent and East Sussex Railway adds historic charm and extra visitors throughout the year.
Postcode districts covering Bodiam
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Eastbourne 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Maidstone 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Chatham 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Ashford 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Tonbridge 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Sevenoaks 24 miles38.7 km
- East Grinstead 25 miles40.2 km
- Seaford 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Crowborough 16.3 miles26.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Bodiam Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Ewhurst Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Staplecross Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Sandhurst Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Salehurst and Robertsbridge Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Linkhill Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pipsden Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cripp's Corner Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Northern Rother Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hurst Green Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Hawkhurst Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Robertsbridge Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Bodiam
TN32 5FL, TN32 5UH, TN32 5UN, TN32 5XF, TN32 5UG, TN32 5UX, TN32 5UB, TN32 5XA, TN32 5UU … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 32.5 miles52.4 km
- London Southend Airport 40 miles64.3 km
- Robertsbridge Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Etchingham Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Bodiam Ad
- White Hart Inn 6 miles9.6 km
- Strand House 3 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Sedlescombe Golf Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Star and Eagle Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The George Hotel & Brasserie, Cranbrook 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Dale Hill Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Chequers Inn 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Print House Inn 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Flackley Ash Country House Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Woolpack Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.3 km
Schools in Bodiam
- Bodiam C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Robertsbridge Abbey Historic site 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Bedgebury Park Woods Forest 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Bedgebury Walled Garden Gardens 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Saint Helen's Wood Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 9 miles14.6 km
- Minepit Wood Forest 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Hayden Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Parsonage Wood Forest 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Pulans Wood Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hale Wood Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Bayham Abbey Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Hastings Beach Beach 10.5 miles16.9 km