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Upper Beeding

Parish in Horsham, West Sussex, England

Coordinates:50.886, -0.277
OS grid ref:TQ 21 11
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Upper Beeding sits on the eastern bank of the River Adur at the foot of the South Downs, within the Horsham district of West Sussex in England. It neighbours the historic settlement of Bramber and is close to Steyning, making it a popular base for walkers and birdwatchers exploring chalk grassland, river meadows and the nearby long-distance routes that thread the Downs.

The village has a layered history with medieval ties to the nearby castle at Bramber, old mills by the river and an ancient parish church that hints at Norman origins; its mix of stone cottages and more modern housing reflects that past. Today Upper Beeding functions largely as a commuter and local service community with pubs, shops, a primary school and lively community groups organising fetes, sports and nature conservation projects.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 19.1 miles30.8 km
  • London Heathrow Airport 41.2 miles66.3 km
  • Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Southwick Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km

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Schools in Upper Beeding

  • Upper Beeding Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Shoreham Library Library 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • The Marlipins Museum Museum 3.7 miles6 km
  • Sussex Yacht Club Marina 3.8 miles6 km
  • Shoreham Harbour Harbour 4.1 miles6.7 km
  • Withdean Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles9.1 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping centre 7.2 miles11.6 km
  • Brighton Racecourse Recreation 8.2 miles13.2 km
  • Kingley Vale Forest 8.5 miles13.6 km
  • American Express Community Stadium Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Parham House Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
  • Brighton Marina Marina 9.2 miles14.7 km
  • Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles15.7 km