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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South East England

Clayton, West Sussex

In or near Hassocks.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Clayton is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Hassocks, in the Mid Sussex district, in the county of West Sussex, England. It lies at the foot of the South Downs, 41 miles (

Clayton Recreation Ground - geograph.org.uk - 3168274

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Hassocks · 1.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the museum in Clayton, West Sussex, the nearest railway station is Hassocks, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for the location is BN6 9PQ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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About

Clayton is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Hassocks, in the Mid Sussex district, in the county of West Sussex, England. It lies at the foot of the South Downs, 41 miles (66 km) south of London, 6 miles (10 km) north of Brighton, and 28 miles (45 km) east northeast of the county town of Chichester. Other nearby towns include Burgess Hill to the north and Lewes, the county town of East Sussex east southeast. The Clayton Windmills, known as "Jack and Jill", sit on the hill above the village. In 1961 the parish had a population of 1548. On 1 April 2000 the parish was abolished and merged with Hassocks, Burgess Hill and Pyecombe. The village gives its name to the nearby Clayton railway tunnel on the Brighton Main Line, although the tunnel itself is actually situated in the neighbouring parish of Pyecombe.

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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

Clayton is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Hassocks, in the Mid Sussex district, in the county of West Sussex, England. It lies at the foot of the South Downs, 41 miles (66 km) south of London, 6 miles (10 km) north of Brighton, and 28 miles (45 km) east northeast of the county town of Chichester. Other nearby towns include Burgess Hill to the north and Lewes, the county town of East Sussex east southeast. The Clayton Windmills, known as "Jack and Jill", sit on the hill above the village. In 1961 the parish had a population of 1548. On 1 April 2000 the parish was abolished and merged with Hassocks, Burgess Hill and Pyecombe. The village gives its name to the nearby Clayton railway tunnel on the Brighton Main Line, although the tunnel itself is actually situated in the neighbouring parish of Pyecombe.

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Coordinates
50.9104, -0.1517
County
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Parish
Hassocks
Postcode
BN6 9PQ
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Sussex
Nearest railway station
Hassocks1.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clayton, West Sussex?
Clayton, West Sussex is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN6 9PQ), in the parish of Hassocks.
What is Clayton, West Sussex?
Clayton is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Hassocks, in the Mid Sussex district, in the county of West Sussex, England. It lies at the foot of the South Downs, 41 miles (
How do I get to Clayton, West Sussex?
The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN6 9PQ.
Is Clayton, West Sussex a protected site?
Yes — Clayton, West Sussex is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Clayton, West Sussex?
The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN6 9PQ.