Lower Willingdon
Ward in Wealden, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.802, 0.233 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 57 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 (Eastbourne) |
Lower Willingdon is a semi-rural ward in the district of Wealden, East Sussex, sitting just to the north of the seaside town of Eastbourne. It occupies the fringe between the lower slopes of the South Downs National Park and the low-lying wetlands of the Pevensey Levels, so the landscape is a mix of chalky fields, open countryside and village settlement.
The area retains a long local history visible in a compact village core with traditional cottages, a parish church and a village green, while modern housing and small business estates reflect its commuter and light-industry links with nearby towns. Community life tends to be village-centred, with local events and easy access to both coastal and countryside recreation, giving a blend of rural character and suburban convenience.
Postcode districts covering Lower Willingdon
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 16.1 miles
- Hastings 15.3 miles
- Eastbourne 2.7 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 23.2 miles
- Bexhill-on-Sea 10.4 miles
- Haywards Heath 19.7 miles
- Burgess Hill 19.2 miles
- East Grinstead 24.7 miles
- Seaford 6 miles
- Rottingdean 12.7 miles
- Crowborough 17.8 miles
- Hailsham 4.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Willingdon and Jevington Parish 0.4 miles
- Lower Willingdon Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill Ward 1.1 miles
- Upper Willingdon Ward 1.1 miles
- Ratton Ward 1.3 miles
- Polegate Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Hampden Park Ward 1.9 miles
- Old Town Ward 1.9 miles
- South Downs Ward 2 miles
- Polegate Central Ward 2.1 miles
- Polegate North Ward 2.1 miles
- Long Man Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Lower Willingdon
BN20 9QH, BN20 9RS, BN20 9RG, BN20 9NG, BN26 5QL, BN20 9QU, BN20 9QE, BN26 5NR, BN20 9ND … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 30.3 miles
- London City Airport 49.2 miles
- Polegate Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Hampden Park Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Lower Willingdon Ad
- Chalk Farm Ldc 0.7 miles
- The View Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Hydro Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Langham Hotel Eastbourne 4 3.5 miles
- Port Hotel 3.5 miles
- The Devonshire Park Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- The Lansdowne, Eastbourne 4 3.6 miles
- The Grand Hotel Eastbourne 5 3.6 miles
- The Olde Forge Hotel 5.8 miles
- East Beach Hotel 3 3.5 miles
Schools in Lower Willingdon
- Willingdon Community School Secondary
- Willingdon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 2.1 miles
- Gildredge Manor Estate 2.5 miles
- Manor Gardens Gardens 2.6 miles
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 3.5 miles
- Priory Lane Stadium 3.8 miles
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 4.2 miles
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 4.3 miles
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 5.9 miles
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 6.3 miles
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 6.8 miles
- Port Newhaven Harbour 7.8 miles
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 11 miles