Towns & cities · South East England
Rusper
Rusper — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Faygate · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rusper, the nearest railway station is Faygate, located 3.1 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is RH12 4RA.
About
Rusper is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 26 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,389 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1219°, -0.2787°.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rusper is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England.
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Background
Description
It lies 4.1 mi north of the town of Horsham and 4.2 mi west of Crawley. Rusper is the centre of Rusper Parish which covers most of the northern area between Horsham and Crawley. Rusper is governed by the Horsham District Council based in Horsham. The parish population at the 2001 census was 1,389 people. Rusper is the eponymous village in Five Years Hell in a Country Parish by Reverend Edward Fitzgerald Synnott, Rector of the place, published in 1920. Plagued by endless gossip-mongering, anonymous and begging letters and outrage from the wealthier of his flock at his assertion that all men are equal in the sight of God, he was subject to a serious spiteful campaign and eventually sent for…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1219, -0.2787
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Horsham
- Parish
- Rusper
- Postcode
- RH12 4RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Horsham
- Population
- 1,389
- Nearest railway station
- Faygate — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q930549 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rusper (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ghyll Manor Hotel, Rusper, West Sussex - geograph.org.uk - 24531.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Mary Magdalene church, Rusper
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Water Tower At Lyne House
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Owls Castle (Moat)
Castles · 3.2 km
Owls
Castles · 3.2 km
Faygate
Towns & cities · 3.3 km
Shiremark Mill (Ruin)
Archaeological sites · 3.4 km
Faygate Car Boot
Farmers’ markets · 3.5 km
Ifield
Villages · 3.8 km
Capel Military Show
Natural landmarks · 3.9 km
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Ifield Mill
Watermills · 4.0 km
Ifield Water Mill
Historic houses · 4.0 km
Glover's Wood
Archaeological sites · 4.1 km
Rusper is a village in West Sussex, South East England, with a population of 1,389. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,389
- Administrative county
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Horsham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Rusper
51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Rusper →
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Nicholas, Charlwood
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📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Cudworth Manor
Cudworth Manor — Grade II listed privately owned moated country house in Newdigate, Mole Valley, Surrey, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Glover's Wood
Glover's Wood — woodland in Surrey, England.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Ifield Barn Theatre
Ifield Barn Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Leith Hill
Leith Hill — Named summit at 294 m.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Lowfield Heath Windmill
Lowfield Heath Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Newdigate Brickworks
Newdigate Brickworks is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Providence Chapel, Charlwood
Providence Chapel, Charlwood — church in Mole Valley, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Margaret's Church, Ifield
St Margaret's Church, Ifield — Grade I listed church in Ifield, West Sussex, England, UK.
📷 5Gardens · South East England
Broome Hall
Broome Hall — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Capel Military Show
Capel Military Show — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Leith Hill Tower
Leith Hill Tower — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Shiremark Mill (Ruin)
Shiremark Mill (Ruin) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Greenhurst Park
Greenhurst Park — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Henfold House
Henfold House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Charlwood Place
Charlwood Place — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Gatwick Aviation Museum
Gatwick Aviation Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Ifield Friends Meeting House
Ifield Friends Meeting House — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Mary Magdalene church, Rusper
St Mary Magdalene church, Rusper — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Durfold Manor
Durfold Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Gosterwood Manor
Gosterwood Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Water Tower At Lyne House
Water Tower At Lyne House — a water tower in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Mary Magdalene church, Rusper
St Mary Magdalene church, Rusper — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Water Tower At Lyne House
Water Tower At Lyne House — a water tower in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Owls Castle (Moat)
Owls Castle (Moat) — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Shiremark Mill (Ruin)
Shiremark Mill (Ruin) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rusper
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Trivelles Gatwick Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Beacon Hill Scout Campsite
Beacon Hill Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Surrey Hills Park
Surrey Hills Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Stanford (Scout Campsite)
Stanford (Scout Campsite) — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Henfold Lakes Fishery and Caravan Park
Henfold Lakes Fishery and Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Sussex Oak Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
White Hart Inn
White Hart Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Old Punch Bowl
Old Punch Bowl in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Old School Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Chak de India
Chak de India — a restaurant in england south east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rusper?
- Rusper is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH12 4RA), in the parish of Rusper.
- What is Rusper?
- Rusper — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rusper?
- The nearest railway station is Faygate, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH12 4RA.
- Is Rusper a protected site?
- Yes — Rusper is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rusper free to visit?
- Yes, Rusper is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rusper?
- The nearest railway station is Faygate, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH12 4RA.