Herstmonceux
Parish in Wealden, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.893, 0.314 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 62 12 |
| Population: | 1,130 |
| Dialling code: | 01435 (Heathfield) |
The village of Herstmonceux sits in the rolling landscape of the Weald within the district of Wealden in East Sussex, England. The area is shaped by farmland, ancient woodlands and a chain of ornamental lakes around the moated 15th‑century Herstmonceux Castle, which provides a striking focal point for walks and local events.
Historically notable as the mid‑20th century home of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the village mixes heritage tourism with agriculture and a close‑knit community life; local pubs, clubs and seasonal fetes are complemented by conservation efforts to protect hedgerows, ponds and historic buildings.
Postcode districts covering Herstmonceux
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 19.8 miles
- Hastings 11 miles
- Eastbourne 7.8 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 17 miles
- Bexhill-on-Sea 7.1 miles
- Tonbridge 21.3 miles
- Haywards Heath 19.2 miles
- Burgess Hill 20 miles
- East Grinstead 21.3 miles
- Seaford 12.2 miles
- Rottingdean 17.2 miles
- Crowborough 13 miles
Neighbouring places
- Herstmonceux Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Cowbeech Hill Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Windmill Hill Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Magham Down Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Wartling Parish 2.4 miles
- Hellingly Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Warbleton Parish 2.4 miles
- Boreham Street Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Hailsham North Ward 2.8 miles
- Hailsham Central Ward 2.9 miles
- Hailsham Built-up area 3 miles
- Hailsham East Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Herstmonceux
BN27 1QJ, BN27 4JR, BN27 4SS, BN27 4NR, BN27 1QH, BN27 1PY, BN27 1RL, BN27 4LG, BN27 4PD … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 28.1 miles
- London City Airport 43.8 miles
- Pevensey & Westham Railway Station 5.4 miles
- Pevensey Bay 5.4 miles
Hotels near Herstmonceux Ad
- The Crown Hotel 3.2 miles
- The Olde Forge Hotel 1.5 miles
- The Driftwood bexhill 5 7.7 miles
- The Relais Cooden Beach 4 6.4 miles
- The View Hotel 8.9 miles
- East Beach Hotel 3 8.4 miles
- Port Hotel Eastbourne 3 8.5 miles
- Premier Inn Eastbourne 3 5.6 miles
- The Chatsworth Hotel 8.9 miles
- East Sussex National Resort 4 9.9 miles
Schools in Herstmonceux
- Herstmonceux C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 2 miles
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 2.4 miles
- Priory Lane Stadium 6.2 miles
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 6.7 miles
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 7 miles
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 8 miles
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 8.2 miles
- Gildredge Manor Estate 8.6 miles
- Manor Gardens Gardens 8.7 miles
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 9.3 miles
- Robertsbridge Abbey Historic site 10.3 miles
- Hastings Beach Beach 11.2 miles