Towns & cities · South East England
Ardingly
Ardingly — village in West Sussex, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Horsted Keynes · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ardingly, the nearest railway station is Horsted Keynes, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Ardingly is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 16 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,833 people. Address: RH17. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0480°, -0.0780°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ardingly ( AR-ding-lye) is an English village and civil parish in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England. The village is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about 33 miles (53 km) south of London and 33 miles (53 km) east-north-east of the county town of Chichester. The parish covers an area of 3,974 acres (1,608 ha). The Office for National Statistics estimated the population in 2022 to be 1,900.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0480, -0.0780
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Ardingly
- Postcode
- RH17
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Population
- 1,833
- Nearest railway station
- Horsted Keynes — 2.3 km
- Official site
- was.westsussex.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q639397 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ardingly (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ardingly.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

St Peter's Church, Ardingly
Historic churches · 0.9 km

Ardingly College
Historic houses · 1.2 km

Ardingly Showground
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km

Contraption
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km

Wakehurst
Botanic gardens · 1.4 km

Phone Box Gallery
Museums · 1.5 km

Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.6 km

Highbrook War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km

All Saints Church
Historic churches · 1.6 km

Ardingly Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.7 km

Bluebell Camp Site
Campsites · 1.9 km

Isla
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
Ardingly is a village in West Sussex, South East England, with a population of 1,833. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,833
- Administrative county
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ardingly
126 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ardingly →
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church — church in Highbrook, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · South East England
Ardingly Reservoir
Ardingly Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Ashenground and Bolnore Woods
Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · South East England
Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow
Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow — nature reserve in West Sussex.
Watermills · South East England
Dean's Watermill
Dean's Watermill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Gravetye Manor
Gravetye Manor — manor house, restaurant and gardens in West Hoathly, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield
Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Jireh Chapel
Jireh Chapel — place of worship in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Kemp's House
Kemp's House — house in Balcombe, Mid Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Lindfield House
Lindfield House — house in Lindfield, Mid Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Ockenden Manor
Ockenden Manor — restaurant in West Sussex, England, UK.
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Old Place
Old Place — manor house in Lindfield, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Ouse Valley Viaduct
Ouse Valley Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Viewpoints · South East England
Ouse Valley Viaduct Viewpoint
Ouse Valley Viaduct Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Phone Box Gallery
Phone Box Gallery — Public artwork (installation) by Hugett and Browne.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Priest House
Priest House — historical house and museum in Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Parks · South East England
Sheffield Park Garden
Sheffield Park Garden — park in East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Giles' Church, Horsted Keynes
St Giles' Church, Horsted Keynes — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Margaret's Church, West Hoathly
St Margaret's Church, West Hoathly — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Peter's Church, Ardingly
St Peter's Church, Ardingly — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Richard's Church, Haywards Heath
St Richard's Church, Haywards Heath — grade II listed church in Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath
St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Stone Hall
Stone Hall — Grade I listed building in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Peter's Church, Ardingly
St Peter's Church, Ardingly — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
Historic houses · South East England
Ardingly College
Ardingly College — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · South East England
Ardingly Showground
Ardingly Showground — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · South East England
Contraption
Contraption — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Botanic gardens · South East England
Wakehurst
Kew's 535-acre Sussex sister garden — home of the Millennium Seed Bank.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Phone Box Gallery
Phone Box Gallery — Public artwork (installation) by Hugett and Browne.
Where to eat & stay near Ardingly
Places to stay
Campsites · South East England
Bluebell Camp Site
Bluebell Camp Site — a campsite in england south east.
Campsites · South East England
Hook Farm Campsite
Hook Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Campsites · South East England
Wild Boar Wood Campsite
Wild Boar Wood Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Embers
Embers — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · South East England
The Sergison Arms Public House
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Historic pubs · South East England
The Jolly Tanners Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
White Hart Inn
White Hart Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South East England
Old Punch Bowl
Old Punch Bowl in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardingly?
- Ardingly is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH17), in the parish of Ardingly.
- What is Ardingly?
- Ardingly — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ardingly?
- The nearest railway station is Horsted Keynes, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH17.
- Is Ardingly a protected site?
- Yes — Ardingly is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ardingly free to visit?
- Yes, Ardingly is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardingly?
- The nearest railway station is Horsted Keynes, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH17.