Museums · South East England
Mid Sussex District
Also known as: Ardal Canol Sussex
In or near Ardingly.
Mid Sussex District — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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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.
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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…
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- 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 Heath — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Mid Sussex District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.