Historic pubs · South East England
The Rainbow Inn
In or near Kingston near Lewes.
The Rainbow Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
Dave Spicer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cooksbridge · 0.8 km
About
The Rainbow Inn is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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
The Rainbow Inn is a pub located in Hamsey, East Sussex, in South-East England. Situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the High Weald, it offers a rural setting for patrons. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, with a focus on local character and community. The surrounding landscape provides a scenic backdrop for those enjoying refreshments.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9108, -0.0056
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Lewes
- Parish
- Hamsey
- Postcode
- BN8 4SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- Cooksbridge — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26564588 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rainbow Inn?
- The Rainbow Inn is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN8 4SS), in the parish of Hamsey.
- What is The Rainbow Inn?
- The Rainbow Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Rainbow Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN8 4SS.
- Is The Rainbow Inn a protected site?
- Yes — The Rainbow Inn is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Rainbow Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN8 4SS.