Visit Heathfield, East Sussex Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Heathfield, East Sussex

  

Heathfield, East Sussex Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Heathfield, East Sussex

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Heathfield, East Sussex history

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Historically, Heathfield lay on an ancient trackway (The Ridgeway), connecting the South Downs with the Weald. Its market charter was granted in February 1316 during the reign of Edward II. The Wealden iron brought prosperity to the town during the 16th and 17th centuries. The coming of the railway gave it another new lease of life.

Heathfield, East Sussex culture & places

Heathfield is the home of Heathfield Community College, several primary schools in the area and 2 pre-schools. The town holds an annual fair named the Heffle Cuckoo Fair each April.

Heathfield Detachment – Sussex Army Cadet Force

Heathfield has an army cadet force detachment that is part of the Sussex Army Cadet Force group. Detachment meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 19:00 to 21:30 each week.

Heathfield Silver Band

The Heathfield Silver Band is a silver band headquartered in Heathfield with a history dating back to 1880. The band has a large membership, with members spanning the ages of 9 to 80. TV presenter David Dimbleby officially opened the newly extended band room on 3 September 2005.

Heathfield & District Bonfire Society

Reformed in 2018 by a group of local enthusiasts (Founders Steve Thomas, Dave Shoebridge, Thomas Keep, Rachel Keep, Ken Brewster and Halina Keep) HDBS aims to enhance the sense of community in Heathfield.

Heathfield, East Sussex landmarks

The town is the home of Heathfield Park Cricket Club, formed in 1878. Braylsham Castle is a modern house begun in 1993 using traditional materials and building techniques. The Heathfield transmitting station broadcasts TV and radio signals to East and West Sussex.

You can visit Heathfield, East Sussex places with Walkfo Heathfield, East Sussex to hear history at Heathfield, East Sussex’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Heathfield, East Sussex has 18 places to visit in our interactive Heathfield, East Sussex map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Heathfield, East Sussex, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Heathfield, East Sussex places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Heathfield, East Sussex & the surrounding areas.

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18 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Heathfield, East Sussex places to visit

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Heathfield, East Sussex has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Heathfield, East Sussex’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Heathfield, East Sussex’s information audio spots:

Heathfield railway station (East Sussex) Heathfield railway station was opened in 1880 by London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. It was on the Cuckoo Line between Horam and Mayfield, serving the market town of Heathfield. The station was closed for passenger trains in 1965.

Blackdown Mill, Punnetts Town Blackdown Mill or Cherry Clack Mill is a grade II listed smock mill at Punnetts Town, East Sussex, England, which has been restored.

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