Museums · South East England
Wealden District
In or near Rotherfield.
Wealden District — 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
- Hadlow Down · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wealden District 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wealden District is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases the region's history and culture, providing insights into local heritage. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the area's distinct character and development over time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. It covered the area of two former districts, which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named Wealden after the landscape and woodland.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9990, 0.2120
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Mayfield and Five Ashes
- Postcode
- TN20 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sussex Weald
- Nearest railway station
- Hadlow Down — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Wealden District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Five Ashes Inn
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Skippers Hill Manor School
Manor houses · 1.0 km
Wilderness Wood
Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km
Hadlow Down
Villages · 2.0 km
Providence Chapel, Hadlow Down
Historic churches · 2.2 km
St Mark's Church, Hadlow Down
Historic churches · 2.3 km
New Mill
Windmills · 2.8 km
Old Mill
Windmills · 2.8 km
Cross in Hand
Villages · 2.9 km
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Old Mill House
Historic houses · 3.4 km
Selwyns Wood
Wildlife reserves · 4.0 km
Pounsley Manor
Manor houses · 4.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wealden District?
- Wealden District is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN20 6LD), in the parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes.
- What is Wealden District?
- Wealden District — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wealden District?
- The nearest railway station is Hadlow Down, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN20 6LD.
- Who owns Wealden District?
- Wealden District is owned by Wealden District Council.
- Is Wealden District a protected site?
- Yes — Wealden District is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wealden District?
- The nearest railway station is Hadlow Down, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN20 6LD.