Poynings is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN45 7AJ), in the parish of Poynings.

How do I get to Poynings?

The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 5.3 km away. The nearest town is Hangleton. Drivers can use postcode BN45 7AJ.

Is Poynings a protected site?

Yes — Poynings is part of the Beeding Hill to Newtimber Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Poynings?

The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN45 7AJ.

Villages · South East England

Poynings

In or near Hangleton.

Poynings — a village in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Hassocks · 5.3 km

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Beeding Hill to Newtimber Hill SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Poynings is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 432. The village is characterised by its rural setting and traditional English architecture. It offers a quiet atmosphere typical of small English villages, making it a place of interest for those exploring the region.

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Coordinates: 50.8944, -0.2046
County: West Sussex
District: Mid Sussex
Parish: Poynings
Postcode: BN45 7AJ
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
Population: 432
Nearest railway station: Hassocks — 5.3 km

Sources

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