Parish in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.073, -0.048 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 36 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01342 (East Grinstead) |
West Hoathly sits in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England, perched on sandstone ridges within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The civil area includes the neighbouring village of Sharpthorne and is notable for its mixed farmland, ancient woodland and historic ponds, with clusters of medieval and Tudor timber‑framed and stone buildings that give the village a well‑preserved rural character.
Local interest centres on heritage and countryside attractions such as the Arts and Crafts house Standen and the nearby heritage Bluebell Railway, whose line passes beneath the hills, while tourism and heritage complement a largely agricultural and commuter economy with many residents travelling to East Grinstead or Haywards Heath. An active village community, church and village hall sustain regular events, walks and clubs, so it feels both historically rich and socially engaged.
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