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Hailsham

Built-up area in Wealden, East Sussex, England

Coordinates:50.867, 0.259
OS grid ref:TQ 59 09
Population:19,977
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Hailsham is a market town in the district of Wealden, East Sussex, England, sitting on the edge of the low-lying Pevensey Levels and surrounded by rolling Wealden countryside. It has a population of roughly 20,000 and lies on routes linking it with Eastbourne and Brighton, making it partly a local service centre and partly a commuter town.

Historically a market and agricultural hub with medieval origins, Hailsham still retains a busy market tradition, period buildings and an active community life; small shops, light industry and local services now underpin the economy, while nearby wetlands and farmland offer wildlife interest and countryside walks for residents and visitors.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 27.6 miles44.4 km
  • London City Airport 45 miles72.4 km
  • Polegate Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
  • Berwick Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km

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Schools in Hailsham

  • Grovelands Community Primary School Primary
  • Hawkes Farm Academy Primary
  • White House Academy Primary

Local points of interest

  • Herstmonceux Place Estate 3.2 miles5.2 km
  • Herstmonceux Castle Estate 4 miles6.4 km
  • Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 5 miles8.1 km
  • Priory Lane Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Sovereign Harbour Harbour 5.8 miles9.3 km
  • Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 6 miles9.6 km
  • Charleston Farmhouse Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km
  • Gildredge Manor Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Manor Gardens Gardens 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 6.7 miles10.7 km
  • Port Newhaven Harbour 10.4 miles16.8 km
  • Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 11.1 miles17.8 km