Towns & cities · South East England
Beckley
Beckley — village in East Sussex, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Northiam · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Beckley by taking a train to Northiam station, which is 2.8 km away. The postcode for Beckley is TN31, and entry to the town is free.
About
Beckley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 23 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 974 people. Address: TN31. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Sussex, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.9900°, 0.6400°.
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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
Beckley is a village and civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. It is located on the B2088 minor road above the Rother Levels five miles (8.0 km) northwest of Rye and ten miles (16 km) from Hastings. The northern border follows the river Rother.
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Background
History
Beckley was part of the Wealden iron industry. An iron furnace was built in 1578, at the small settlement still called Beckley Furnace. A watermill powered the bellows. Production ceased in 1770. The 1830s saw a mass emigration of Beckley residents to New South Wales. At the time, the developing colony of New South Wales was in need of skilled agricultural labourers, whilst the English labourers were suffering hard times. Various schemes were introduced to provide finance for workers to emigrate. 165 Beckley residents took up the offer and emigrated. Amongst those residents were Thomas and Maria Ann Smith (née Sherwood), the cultivator of the Granny Smith apple. Another of those residents…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9900, 0.6400
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Beckley
- Postcode
- TN31
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Population
- 974
- Nearest railway station
- Northiam — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.beckleyparishcouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q959973 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beckley, East Sussex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beckley church - geograph.org.uk - 1509184.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Eagles Garth Caravan and Camping
Campsites · 1.0 km
Children's Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.3 km
Flatropers Wood
Wildlife reserves · 1.4 km
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Flatroper's Wood
Forests & woodlands · 1.7 km
Goteley Old Manor
Manor houses · 2.0 km
Silverden Manor
Stately homes · 2.2 km
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Church House
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Hayes Arms Hotel
Historic pubs · 2.4 km
Northiam War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Northiam railway station
Museums · 2.8 km
Northiam
Museums · 2.8 km
Flackley Ash
Hotels · 2.9 km
Beckley is a village located in East Sussex, South East England, with a population of 974. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 974
- Administrative county
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
Things to see in Beckley
10 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Beckley →
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Church House
Church House — house in Northiam, Rother, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Flatroper's Wood
Flatroper's Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Flatropers Wood
Flatropers Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Silverden Manor
Silverden Manor — manor house in Northiam, Rother, East Sussex, England, UK.
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Children's Farm
Children's Farm — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Goteley Old Manor
Goteley Old Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Northiam War Memorial
Northiam War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Northiam
Northiam — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Eagles Garth Caravan and Camping
Eagles Garth Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Hayes Arms Hotel
Hayes Arms Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Eagles Garth Caravan and Camping
Eagles Garth Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Farms (open to visitors) · South East England
Children's Farm
Children's Farm — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Flatropers Wood
Flatropers Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Flatroper's Wood
Flatroper's Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Goteley Old Manor
Goteley Old Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Silverden Manor
Silverden Manor — manor house in Northiam, Rother, East Sussex, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Beckley
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Eagles Garth Caravan and Camping
Eagles Garth Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Bodiam boating station
Bodiam boating station — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hare and Hounds Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Sussex Tipi Holidays
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Hayes Arms Hotel
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Horse And Cart Inn
The Horse And Cart Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The William The Conquerer Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Flushing Inn Monks Way
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beckley?
- Beckley is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN31), in the parish of Beckley.
- What is Beckley?
- Beckley — village in East Sussex, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beckley?
- The nearest railway station is Northiam, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN31.
- Is Beckley a protected site?
- Yes — Beckley is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beckley free to visit?
- Yes, Beckley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beckley?
- The nearest railway station is Northiam, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN31.