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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South East England

Mid Sussex District

Also known as: Ardal Canol Sussex

In or near Ardingly.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Mid Sussex District — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Taylors Barn, Brook Street - geograph.org.uk - 4322553

Simon Carey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Haywards Heath · 2.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Mid Sussex District is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mid Sussex District is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases the cultural and historical heritage of the area, offering insights into local life and industry. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the region's past and its development over time.

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

Background

History

The name "Mid Sussex" was occasionally used for various parts of central Sussex prior to 1974, including as an alternative name for the Lewes constituency created under the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885, and as a joint water district established in 1907. The modern district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 as one of seven districts within West Sussex. The new district covered the whole area of three former districts and most of a fourth, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Mid Sussex, reflecting its position within the historic county. All of the areas which made up Mid Sussex were in East Sussex prior to 1974; as part of…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.0207, -0.1373
County
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Parish
Ansty and Staplefield
Postcode
RH17 5JJ
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Sussex
Nearest railway station
Haywards Heath2.8 km

Sources

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Cuckfield

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Borde Hill

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Where to eat & stay near Mid Sussex District

Places to stay

Staplefield Road joining Cuckfield Lane, the B2115 - geograph.org.uk - 2380511📷 5

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Woodside Park

Woodside Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Deltic gala, Bluebell Railway - geograph.org.uk - 5566415📷 5

Campsites · South East England

Bluebell Camp Site

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Campsites · South East England

Wild Boar Wood Campsite

Wild Boar Wood Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Wild Boar Wood

Wild Boar Wood — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Hook Farm Campsite

Hook Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

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Kitt's Cottage Campsite

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Sergison Arms Public House

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Historic pubs · South East England

Hillside Inn

Hillside Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

HCVS London to Brighton 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5387415📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mid Sussex District?
Mid Sussex District is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH17 5JJ), in the parish of Ansty and Staplefield.
What is Mid Sussex District?
Mid Sussex District — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mid Sussex District?
The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH17 5JJ.
Who owns Mid Sussex District?
Mid Sussex District is owned by Mid Sussex District Council.
Is Mid Sussex District a protected site?
Yes — Mid Sussex District is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Mid Sussex District?
The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH17 5JJ.