Towns & cities · South East England
West Grinstead
West Grinstead — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Christ's Hospital · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit West Grinstead, the nearest railway station is Christ's Hospital, located 8.8 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is RH13 8NF. Entry to the town is free.
About
West Grinstead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 26 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,892 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9741°, -0.3331°.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Grinstead () is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It lies just off the B2135 road four miles (6.3 km) northwest from Henfield. It is within the ancient division of the Rape of Bramber. The western River Adur flows through the village. The parish of West Grinstead covers an area of 2584 hectares (6382 acres) and consists of the villages of West Grinstead, Littleworth, Partridge Green and Dial Post. In the 2001 census 2934 people lived in 1099 households, of whom 1547 were economically active. At the 2011 Census the population was 3,054 The village should not be confused with the much larger town of East Grinstead which lies 17.5 miles (28 km) to the north-east.
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Background
History
Knepp Castle is located to the west of the village near the A24. It was a motte castle and founded in the 12th century by William de Braose. Some remains of the keep still stand. The modern Knepp Castle nearby is a castellated mansion by John Nash.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9741, -0.3331
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Horsham
- Parish
- West Grinstead
- Postcode
- RH13 8NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Horsham
- Population
- 2,892
- Nearest railway station
- Christ's Hospital — 8.8 km
- Official site
- www.wgpublications.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q847396 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Grinstead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Knepp Castle - geograph.org.uk - 238677.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Baybridge Canal
Canals · 0.5 km
Baybridge Wharf
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Priest's House
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Knepp Castle
Hill forts · 0.8 km
Knepp Wildland
Wildlife reserves · 0.8 km
West Grinstead, Dial Post, Littleworth and Partridge Green War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Knepp Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
Jolesfield Windmill (disused)
Windmills · 2.0 km
St Michael and All Angels Church, Partridge Green
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Knepp Wildland Campsite
Campsites · 2.2 km
Partridge Green
Villages · 2.4 km
Dark Star Brewing Co.
Breweries · 2.7 km
West Grinstead is a village in West Sussex, South East England, with a population of 2,892. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,892
- Administrative county
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Horsham
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Things to see in West Grinstead
23 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in West Grinstead →
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Knepp Castle
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Knepp Wildland
Knepp Wildland is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Knepp Wildland
Knepp Wildland — English rewilding project.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Priest's House
Priest's House is a historic house in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Southwater War Memorial
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Newbuildings Place
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Kenny's Spitfire
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Baybridge Wharf
Baybridge Wharf — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley
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📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Durrance Manor
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West Grinstead, Dial Post, Littleworth and Partridge Green War Memorial
West Grinstead, Dial Post, Littleworth and Partridge Green War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Southwater Iguanodon
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Coolham Advance Landing Ground
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Walter Budd
Walter Budd — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South East England
Knepp Wildland Campsite
Knepp Wildland Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
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The Selsey Arms Public House
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Nearby
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Baybridge Wharf
Baybridge Wharf — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Priest's House
Priest's House is a historic house in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South East England
Knepp Castle
Knepp Castle — castle ruin and scheduled monument in Shipley, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Knepp Wildland
Knepp Wildland — English rewilding project.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
West Grinstead, Dial Post, Littleworth and Partridge Green War Memorial
West Grinstead, Dial Post, Littleworth and Partridge Green War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near West Grinstead
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Knepp Wildland Campsite
Knepp Wildland Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Honeybridge Park
Honeybridge Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
New Wharf Campsite
New Wharf Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Raylands Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Copperfield Farm Caravan Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Selsey Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Frankland Arms Public House
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The Star Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Mekong House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Grinstead?
- West Grinstead is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH13 8NF), in the parish of West Grinstead.
- What is West Grinstead?
- West Grinstead — village in West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to West Grinstead?
- The nearest railway station is Christ's Hospital, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH13 8NF.
- Is West Grinstead free to visit?
- Yes, West Grinstead is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Grinstead?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RH13 8NF. It sits within the Horsham parliamentary constituency.