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 miles
- Eastbourne 18.5 miles
- Maidstone 18.6 miles
- Chatham 24.8 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 14.7 miles
- Ashford 17.8 miles
- Bexhill-on-Sea 11.1 miles
- Tonbridge 17.5 miles
- Sevenoaks 24 miles
- East Grinstead 25 miles
- Seaford 24.3 miles
- Crowborough 16.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bodiam Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Ewhurst Parish 1.9 miles
- Staplecross Built-up area 2 miles
- Sandhurst Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Salehurst and Robertsbridge Parish 2.2 miles
- Linkhill Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Pipsden Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Cripp's Corner Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Northern Rother Ward 2.9 miles
- Hurst Green Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Hawkhurst Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Robertsbridge Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Bodiam
TN32 5UG, TN32 5UH, TN32 5UE, TN32 5UA, TN32 5UT, TN32 5UD, TN32 5UU, TN32 5UL, TN32 5EQ … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 32.5 miles
- London Southend Airport 40 miles
- Robertsbridge Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Etchingham Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Bodiam Ad
- The George Inn 5 2.7 miles
- The Coach House 3 3.2 miles
- The Royal Oak 3 3.2 miles
- The Queen's Inn 4 3 miles
- Bell In Ticehurst 4 6.1 miles
- Sedlescombe Golf Hotel 3 6.1 miles
- Dale Hill Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- Flackley Ash Country House Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- Bannatyne Spa Hotel Hastings 4 7.5 miles
- The Rose & Crown 6.3 miles
Schools in Bodiam
- Bodiam C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Robertsbridge Abbey Historic site 1.8 miles
- Bedgebury Park Woods Forest 5.7 miles
- Bedgebury Walled Garden Gardens 6.3 miles
- Saint Helen's Wood Forest 8.9 miles
- Court Lodge Estate Estate 9 miles
- Minepit Wood Forest 9.6 miles
- Hayden Wood Forest 9.7 miles
- Parsonage Wood Forest 9.8 miles
- Pulans Wood Forest 9.8 miles
- Hale Wood Forest 10 miles
- Bayham Abbey Estate 10.3 miles
- Hastings Beach Beach 10.5 miles