Towns & cities · South East England
Rotherfield
Rotherfield — village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crowborough · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rotherfield, the nearest railway station is Crowborough, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Rotherfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 46 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 3,078 people. Address: TN6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England". Coordinates: 51.0400°, 0.2200°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rotherfield is a village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. It is one of the largest parishes in East Sussex. There are three villages in the parish: Rotherfield, Mark Cross and Eridge. The River Rother, which drains much of the county and discharges at Rye Harbour, has its source on the south side of the hill on which Rotherfield village is built.
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Background
History
There are written records of Rotherfield in the 8th century; it was also included in the Domesday Book of 1086 and in various other medieval documents. In Tudor times three of the inhabitants were burned at the stake for their religious beliefs. In the 18th century, the road through the village became part of the Turnpike Trust road between Tunbridge Wells and Lewes. Until 1880, when a new ecclesiastical parish was formed, Crowborough was also part of the parish; in 1905 the latter became a civil parish in its own right.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0400, 0.2200
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Rotherfield
- Postcode
- TN6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sussex Weald
- Population
- 3,078
- Nearest railway station
- Crowborough — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.visionwebsites.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q966947 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rotherfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rotherfield town centre - geograph.org.uk - 48313.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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The Parish Church of St Denys
Historic churches · 0.7 km
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Argos Hill Windmill
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Argos Hill Mill, Mayfield
Windmills · 1.5 km
St Joseph Seminary, Mark Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Jameah Islameah School
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Rehoboth Chapel, Jarvis Brook
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Crowborough Country Park
Wildlife reserves · 2.9 km
Luxford House
Historic houses · 3.3 km
Mark Cross
Villages · 3.5 km
Mayfield
Villages · 3.5 km
Rotherfield is a village in East Sussex, South East England, with a population of 3,078. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,078
- Administrative county
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Sussex Weald
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Things to see in Rotherfield
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Brickfield Meadow
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Church of St. Dunstan, Mayfield
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Crowborough Country Park
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Old Mill House
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Providence Chapel, Hadlow Down
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Rehoboth Chapel, Jarvis Brook
Rehoboth Chapel, Jarvis Brook — church in United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Mark's Church, Hadlow Down
St Mark's Church, Hadlow Down — grade II listed church in Hadlow Down, Wealden, East Sussex, England, UK.
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The Hogge House
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The Parish Church of St Bartholomew
The Parish Church of St Bartholomew — Grade I listed church in Maresfield, East Sussex, England, UK.
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The Parish Church of St Denys
The Parish Church of St Denys — church in Rotherfield, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Miniature railways · South East England
Crowborough Minature Railway
Crowborough Minature Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Wilderness Wood
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St Leonards-Mayfield School
St Leonards-Mayfield School — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Wadhurst Castle
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Luxford House
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St John the Evangelist Church, Heron's Ghyll
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Lakestreet Manor
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Combe Manor
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Windlesham Manor
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Old Sharnden Manor
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Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Cottage Hill
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of St Denys
The Parish Church of St Denys — church in Rotherfield, East Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Argos Hill Windmill
Argos Hill Windmill — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Argos Hill Mill, Mayfield
Argos Hill Mill, Mayfield — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
St Joseph Seminary, Mark Cross
St Joseph Seminary, Mark Cross — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rotherfield
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Crowborough Camping And Caravanning Club Site
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Adamswell Scout Camp
Adamswell Scout Camp — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Buxted Park Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Rose And Crown Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Boars Head Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Five Ashes Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Crowborough Cross
The Crowborough Cross in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Nevill Crest and Gun
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The George
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rotherfield?
- Rotherfield is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN6), in the parish of Rotherfield.
- What is Rotherfield?
- Rotherfield — village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England.
- How do I get to Rotherfield?
- The nearest railway station is Crowborough, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN6.
- Is Rotherfield a protected site?
- Yes — Rotherfield is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rotherfield free to visit?
- Yes, Rotherfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rotherfield?
- The nearest railway station is Crowborough, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN6.