Parish in Horsham, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.886, -0.277 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 21 11 |
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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