Museums · South East England
Polegate
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Polegate — 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
- Polegate · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Polegate 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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Official information
Polegate is a small town located in East Sussex, known for its accessibility by road and rail. It serves as a local hub for the community and visitors, with various local government services and amenities.
Place summary
Polegate is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases local history and culture, offering insights into the area's heritage. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the community's past.
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Background
History
Until the coming of the railways in the 1840s, Polegate was a small settlement within the parish of Hailsham. The Roman road from Pevensey to Lewes passed through here, and the turnpike between London and Eastbourne was developed in the 18th century; but it was the opening of the railway between Lewes and Hastings, with later branches to Eastbourne and Hailsham, that meant growth for Polegate. It became a significant junction, with a freight terminal serving both the nearby market town of Hailsham and the local brick making industry. The town grew partly to accommodate the railway employees. In the 12th century, the Premonstratensian order of monks occupied Otham Abbey in the parish, before…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8216, 0.2442
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Polegate
- Postcode
- BN26 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Polegate — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.polegate-tc.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Polegate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Old Trough Drinking Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Old War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Polegate Windmill
Windmills · 0.8 km
Otham Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.1 km
Otham Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.1 km
Bramley Park Camping
Campsites · 1.1 km
Bramley Park Camping - Check In
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Campsites · 1.2 km
Folkington Manor
Manor houses · 2.2 km
Filching Manor
Stately homes · 2.3 km
Chalk Farm Hotel
Hotels · 2.4 km
The Parish Church of Saint Peter
Historic churches · 2.5 km
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Old War Memorial
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Polegate Windmill
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Otham Abbey
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polegate?
- Polegate is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN26 6AL), in the parish of Polegate.
- What is Polegate?
- Polegate — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polegate?
- The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN26 6AL.
- How do I get to Polegate?
- The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN26 6AL.