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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South East England

Clayton

In or near Hassocks.

Clayton — a village in england south east.

Clayton Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 6960300

Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hassocks · 1.6 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2026

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Clayton is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life and serves as a point of interest for those exploring the surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small English villages.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9117, -0.1543
County
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Parish
Hassocks
Postcode
BN6 9PP
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Sussex
Nearest railway station
Hassocks1.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Historic churches · South East England

St John the Baptist's Church, Clayton

St John the Baptist's Church, Clayton — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.

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Museums · South East England

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Manor houses · South East England

Clayton Manor

Clayton Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Castles · South East England

Clayton Castle

Clayton Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Windmills · South East England

Jill Windmill

Jill Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

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Windmills · South East England

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The Clayton Windmills, known locally as Jack and Jill, stand on the South Downs above the village of Clayton, West Sussex, England. They comprise a post mill and a tower mill, and the roundhouse of a

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Where to eat & stay near Clayton

Places to stay

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the B2112, New Road, Hassocks parish - geograph.org.uk - 6072121📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park

Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Parkwood

Parkwood — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Saddlescombe Campsite

Saddlescombe Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Stoneywish

Stoneywish — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Blackberry Wood (Meadow Campsite)

Blackberry Wood (Meadow Campsite) — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Blackberry Woods

Blackberry Woods — a campsite in england south east.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Half Moon Inn

The Half Moon Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South East England

Hangleton Manor

Hangleton Manor — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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1960's photo of the High Street - geograph.org.uk - 3567717📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Stags Head Public House

The Stags Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Cafés · South East England

Cowley Club Café

Cowley Club Café — a café in england south east.

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Historic pubs · South East England

Kissing Coppers

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Historic pubs · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clayton?
Clayton is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN6 9PP), in the parish of Hassocks.
What is Clayton?
Clayton — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Clayton?
The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN6 9PP.
Is Clayton a protected site?
Yes — Clayton is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Clayton?
The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN6 9PP.