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Coordinates:50.897, -0.208
OS grid ref:TQ 26 12
Population:432
Dialling code: 01273 (Brighton)
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Poynings is a small rural village and civil parish in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, perched on the scarp of the South Downs with sweeping views down towards the Weald. Its location near the dramatic chalk valley of Devil's Dyke and the high point of Ditchling Beacon makes it popular with walkers and birdwatchers and gives the lanes and chalk grassland a strongly scenic, semi-remote feel.

The settlement has a long agricultural history and a largely rural economy, with many residents commuting to nearby towns while local life revolves around a small, close-knit community and conservation of the surrounding downland. Historic buildings and ancient tracks hint at a deep past, and village events and volunteer groups reflect an active social life focused on preserving the landscape and traditional village character.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 18 miles28.9 km
  • London Heathrow Airport 41.1 miles66.2 km
  • Hassocks Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km
  • Preston Park Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km

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Local points of interest

  • Withdean Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
  • Shoreham Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles7.8 km
  • Shoreham Library Library 5.2 miles8.4 km
  • Sussex Yacht Club Marina 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • The Marlipins Museum Museum 5.4 miles8.6 km
  • Kingley Vale Forest 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping centre 5.8 miles9.3 km
  • American Express Community Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Brighton Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles10 km
  • Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 6.7 miles10.7 km
  • Brighton Marina Marina 7.4 miles12 km
  • Woolton Farm Estate Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km