Welcome to Bodiam

Bodiam is a small village located in East Sussex, England. It is known for its picturesque scenery and historic landmarks. The most notable landmark in Bodiam is the Bodiam Castle, which was built in the 14th century. The castle is surrounded by a moat and is considered one of the best examples of medieval architecture in England. Visitors can explore the castle and learn about its history through guided tours.

Aside from the castle, Bodiam is also home to several other historic buildings, including the St. Giles Church. The church dates back to the 13th century and features stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. Visitors can attend services at the church or simply admire its beauty from the outside.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Bodiam is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and scenic countryside, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. There are also several nearby lakes and rivers where visitors can go fishing or boating. Overall, Bodiam is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bodiam Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cherane Marshall	Bodiam Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5UH 01580830342 School Website
Staplecross Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Avard	Bodiam Road Staplecross Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5QD 01580830256 School Website
Sandhurst Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Norman	Rye Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5JE 01580850288 School Website
Northiam Church Of England Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Bray	Main Street Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NB 1797252141 School Website
Salehurst Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Avard	George Hill Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5BU 01580880288 School Website
Frewen College Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Nick Goodman	Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NL 1797252494 School Website
Hurst Green Church Of England Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Allison Flack	London Road Hurst Green Etchingham East Sussex TN19 7PN 1580860375 School Website
St Ronan's School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr William Trelawney-Vernon	Water Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DJ 1580752271 School Website
Hawkhurst Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jodi Hacker	Fowlers Park Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4JJ 01580753254 School Website
Darvell School Other Independent School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Maas	Darvell Brightling Road Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5DR 1580883300

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Robertsbridge Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DJ 3.34 Miles

Etchingham Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PA 4.32 Miles

Battle Station Approach, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DE 6.40 Miles

Doleham Doleham Lane, Doleham, East Sussex, TN35 4LY 6.60 Miles

Stonegate Peartree Hill, Near Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7ER 7.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ivy Executive 01580 443001 1A Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PL 3.33 Miles
Robertsbridge Cars 01580 880988 Langham Rd, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DT 3.52 Miles
Elba Private Hire Ltd 01580 752984 40 Winchester Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4DQ 3.60 Miles
Conquerors Taxis 01424 871066 Brede Barn Farm House, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0PG 4.42 Miles
Adam's Private Hire 01580 819292 2 Church Cottage/High St, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7AN 4.44 Miles
Village Car Services 01424 882465 Sunrae/Cackle St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6DX 4.71 Miles
Town And Country Taxis 01424 772222 Flat 4/The Pollards/The St, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0QB 4.84 Miles
Brightling Executive Car Service 07774 488664 Swallowfield Farm, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HB 5.88 Miles
Adrian Forsdyke Professional Chauffeuring Services 07774 488664 Swallowfield Farm, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HB 5.88 Miles
F G K Cars 01580 712299 Unit 6 Hartley Dyke Business Centre, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3QG 5.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bodiam No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Brasses Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Junction Inn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandhurst Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Staplecross Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sandhurst Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gate Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ringle Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salehurst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northiam Surgery 01797 252140	The Surgery Main Street, Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6ND
Weald View Medical Practice-Talbot Road	Wish Valley Talbot Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook TN18 4NB
Rural Rother Pcn Hub 01580 880790	Oldwood Surgery Station Road Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5DG
Oldwood Surgery 01580 880790	Oldwood Surgery Station Road Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5DG
Weald View Medical Practice - Hawkhurst 01580 753937	Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4EX

Local Stores

Battle
71-72 High Street
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 0AG
01424 772008
shop.7248@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.33 miles

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SPAR - Planters A21 Hurst Green
Orchard Farm
London Road
Hurst Green
TN19 7QS
01580 860959
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Badgers Oak Veterinary Clinic
Badgers Oak Hastings Road Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NH 01797 252321 badgersoakvets@gmail.com Website 3.03 miles
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Senlac Veterinary Centre
53 High Street Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5AN 01424 772148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk 3.07 miles
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Rw Equine Vet
Egmont Farm Coppards Lane Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6QS 01797 334300 office@rwequinevet.co.uk Website 3.22 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Hawkhurst Veterinary Surgery Springfield Cranbrook Road Hawkhurst Kent TN18 5EE 01580 752 187 infohawkhurst@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 3.78 miles
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Lmt Equine Ltd
Walkhurst Farm New Pond Road Benendon Cranbrook Kent TN17 4EN 07717 495535 lauravetchiro@gmail.com Website 5.50 miles

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Senlac Veterinary Centre
Mount Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EG 01424 772 148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk Website 6.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Alexandra Park
There Is Free Parking Along St Helen's Road. A Well Laid Out And Interesting Park, Lots Of Water Fowl; Grey Herons, Ducks, Coots. To Make This A Longer Walk There Are Wooded Areas West Of The Fenced Off Part Of The Park. Pretty Busy During Summer Months. 8 Lower Park Rd Hastings TN34 2LB 9.78 miles

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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea. 5 Pett Level Rd Hastings TN35 4EH 10.05 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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Country Park Barley Lane
If You Park At Barley Lane Car Park (Fee £1.00 All Day), There Are A Choice Of Three Paths Into The Country Park. If You Go East You Can Walk Back Into Hastings Toward The Castle And Tea Shop. West Takes You Toward, Fairlights. Wooded Areas And Sea Views. There Are Some Quite Steep Trails But You Can Keep To The Flatter Areas. 93 Barley Ln Hastings TN35 5NT 10.08 miles Barley Lane

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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible. Pett Level Rd Winchelsea Lancashire TN36 4NG 10.11 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

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St Leonards On Sea Beach Huts
Beautiful Beach Walks.Free Parkingmiles Of Beautiful Sand Banks 10 Cinque Ports Way Hastings 10.48 miles

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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 10.67 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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