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 miles31.9 km
- Hastings 11 miles17.7 km
- Eastbourne 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 17 miles27.4 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Tonbridge 21.3 miles34.4 km
- Haywards Heath 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Burgess Hill 20 miles32.2 km
- East Grinstead 21.3 miles34.4 km
- Seaford 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Rottingdean 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Crowborough 13 miles20.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Herstmonceux Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Cowbeech Hill Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Windmill Hill Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Magham Down Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wartling Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hellingly Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Warbleton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Boreham Street Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hailsham North Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hailsham Central Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hailsham Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Hailsham East Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Herstmonceux
BN27 4NB, BN27 1QL, BN27 1QE, BN27 4SY, BN27 4JX, BN27 4JR, BN27 4TA, BN27 4NZ, BN27 4TT … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 28.1 miles45.2 km
- London City Airport 43.8 miles70.4 km
- Pevensey & Westham Railway Station 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Pevensey Bay 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Herstmonceux Ad
- The Olde Forge Hotel 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Driftwood Bexhill 7.7 miles12.5 km
- White Hart Inn 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Relais Cooden Beach 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Chalk Farm Ldc 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Port Hotel 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Langham Hotel Eastbourne 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The View Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Hydro Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Devonshire Park Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.7 km
Schools in Herstmonceux
- Herstmonceux C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 2 miles3.2 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Priory Lane Stadium 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 7 miles11.3 km
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 8 miles12.8 km
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Gildredge Manor Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Manor Gardens Gardens 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 9.3 miles15 km
- Robertsbridge Abbey Historic site 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Hastings Beach Beach 11.2 miles18 km