Towns & cities · South East England
Herstmonceux
Herstmonceux — village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pevensey Bay · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Herstmonceux, the nearest railway station is Pevensey Bay, which is 8.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Herstmonceux is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 25 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,320 people. Address: BN27. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8900°, 0.3200°.
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Official information
Herstmonceux Parish is a rural area in East Sussex, known for its strong farming community and notable attractions like a famous castle and the Bader International Study Centre. The parish also features a modern Village Hall and various community services.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Herstmonceux ( HURSS-mən-ZOO, -SOO, or horss-MOWN-seez) is a village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England, which includes Herstmonceux Castle. In 2011 the parish had a population of 2613. The Herstmonceux Medieval Festival is held annually in August.
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Background
History
The name comes from Anglo-Saxon hyrst, "wooded hill", plus the name of the Monceux family who were lords of the manor in the 12th century. In 1086, the manor, simply called Herste, was in the ancient hundred of Foxearle. In 1677, Thomas Lennard, 1st Earl of Sussex, was paid £3 when he went to a cricket match played at "ye Dicker", a common near Herstmonceux, one of the earliest references to the sport. The Herstmonceux area is known for the making of trugs, baskets made from split willow boards set in an ash or chestnut frame. A number of local people continue this tradition.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8900, 0.3200
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Herstmonceux
- Postcode
- BN27
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Population
- 2,320
- Nearest railway station
- Pevensey Bay — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.herstmonceuxparish.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1016813 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Herstmonceux (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Windmill Hill Mill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Castle Playhouse
Theatres · 0.1 km
The Brewers' Arms Inn
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
The Sundial Restaurant
Restaurants · 0.4 km
Herstmonceux Free Church
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Buckwell Place
Gardens · 0.9 km
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Windmills · 1.6 km
Herstmonceux Castle
Castles · 2.6 km
The Parish Church of All Saints, Herstmonceux
Historic churches · 2.6 km
WW2 Shelter
Archaeological sites · 2.8 km
Herstmonceux Science Centre
Science centres · 2.9 km
Isti Mirant Stella
Public art & sculpture · 3.0 km
The Bulls Head Inn
Historic pubs · 3.6 km
Herstmonceux is a village in East Sussex, South East England, with a population of 2,320. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,320
- Administrative county
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
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Things to see in Herstmonceux
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Herstmonceux →
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Herstmonceux Castle
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Herstmonceux Free Church
Herstmonceux Free Church — church in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England, UK.
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St Mary's Churchyard
St Mary's Churchyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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The Parish Church of All Saints, Herstmonceux
The Parish Church of All Saints, Herstmonceux — Grade I listed church in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England, UK.
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The Parish Church of Saint Mary
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The Parish Church of St Mary
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Buckwell Place
Buckwell Place — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Science centres · South East England
Herstmonceux Science Centre
Herstmonceux Science Centre — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
WW2 Shelter
WW2 Shelter — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Ashburnham Place
Ashburnham Place — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
The Bridge Between The Lakes At Ashburnham Place
The Bridge Between The Lakes At Ashburnham Place — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Harebeating Windmill
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Hailsham War Memorial
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Isti Mirant Stella
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Rest
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Ninfield Stocks
Ninfield Stocks — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Hailsham Pavilion
Hailsham Pavilion — a cinema heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Castle Playhouse
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Sundial Restaurant
The Sundial Restaurant — a restaurant in england south east.
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Castle Playhouse
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Brewers' Arms Inn
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Sundial Restaurant
The Sundial Restaurant — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Herstmonceux Free Church
Herstmonceux Free Church — church in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Gardens · South East England
Buckwell Place
Buckwell Place — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux
Windmill Hill Mill, Herstmonceux — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Herstmonceux
Places to stay
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Bushy Wood Activity Centre
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Horam Manor Touring Park
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Sovereign View
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Merrylands @ Chiddingly
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Places to eat & drink
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The Brewers' Arms Inn
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Sundial Restaurant
The Sundial Restaurant — a restaurant in england south east.
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The Bulls Head Inn
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The George Hotel
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The Horse And Groom Public House
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The Red Lion Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Herstmonceux?
- Herstmonceux is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN27), in the parish of Herstmonceux.
- What is Herstmonceux?
- Herstmonceux — village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Herstmonceux?
- The nearest railway station is Pevensey Bay, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN27.
- Is Herstmonceux a protected site?
- Yes — Herstmonceux is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Herstmonceux free to visit?
- Yes, Herstmonceux is free to enter.
- How do I get to Herstmonceux?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BN27. It sits within the Bexhill and Battle parliamentary constituency.