| Coordinates: | 50.897, -0.208 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 26 12 |
| Population: | 432 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
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.
Postcode districts covering Poynings
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 5.4 miles
- Crawley 15.2 miles
- Eastbourne 23 miles
- Worthing 9.3 miles
- Bognor Regis 21.4 miles
- Littlehampton 15.4 miles
- Reigate 23.3 miles
- Redhill 23.1 miles
- Horsham 13.1 miles
- Haywards Heath 8.7 miles
- Burgess Hill 5.3 miles
- East Grinstead 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newtimber Parish 0.8 miles
- Fulking Built-up area 1 mile
- Pyecombe Parish 1.8 miles
- Woodmancote Built-up area 2 miles
- Downland Villages Ward 2.4 miles
- Albourne Parish 2.6 miles
- Albourne Green Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Small Dole Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Hangleton & Knoll Ward 3 miles
- Hurstpierpoint Ward 3.1 miles
- Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote Ward 3.2 miles
- North Portslade Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Poynings
BN45 7AN, BN45 7BB, BN45 7AQ, BN45 7AZ, BN45 7AF, BN45 7AL, BN1 8YL, BN45 7BH, BN45 7AW … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 18 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 41.1 miles
- Hassocks Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Preston Park Railway Station 4.2 miles
Hotels near Poynings Ad
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 5.8 miles
- Red Brighton Blue 4 6.4 miles
- Hotel Una 5.7 miles
- The Ginger Pig 5 miles
- Tottington Manor 4 2.8 miles
- The Bull 5 4.4 miles
- Hotel Pelirocco 4 5.7 miles
- The Grand Brighton 5 5.8 miles
- Square Townhouse 4 6.3 miles
- Staybridge Suites Brighton 4 5.5 miles
Local points of interest
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles
- Shoreham Library Library 5.2 miles
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 5.3 miles
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 5.4 miles
- Kingley Vale Forest 5.4 miles
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 5.8 miles
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 6.7 miles
- Brighton Marina Marina 7.4 miles
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 7.5 miles