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Rotherfield

Parish in Wealden, East Sussex, England

Coordinates:51.056, 0.207
OS grid ref:TQ 54 30
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Rotherfield is a rural village in the district of Wealden, set within East Sussex in England. It sits on the rolling landscape of the High Weald, overlooking the valley of the River Rother, and much of the surrounding countryside lies within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village has a strong local identity centred on its historic parish church, village hall, pubs and seasonal fetes, with a mix of agriculture, small local businesses and commuters to nearby towns. Timber‑framed houses, winding lanes and remnants of older rural industries give it character, and the area is popular with walkers, cyclists and those seeking classic Wealden scenery.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 18.1 miles29.1 km
  • London City Airport 31.7 miles51 km
  • Crowborough Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
  • Eridge Station 2.3 miles3.7 km

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Schools in Rotherfield

  • Jarvis Brook Primary School Primary
  • Mark Cross C of E Aided Primary School Primary
  • Rotherfield Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Hurst Wood Forest 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 6.8 miles11 km
  • Bayham Abbey Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
  • Penshurst Place Historic site 8.2 miles13.3 km
  • Parsonage Wood Forest 8.8 miles14.1 km
  • Court Lodge Estate Estate 9 miles14.4 km
  • Hayden Wood Forest 9.3 miles15 km
  • KCollege - Tonbridge College 9.4 miles15.2 km
  • Minepit Wood Forest 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • Pulans Wood Forest 9.6 miles15.4 km
  • Hale Wood Forest 9.6 miles15.5 km
  • University of Kent - Tonbridge University 9.8 miles15.8 km