Welcome to Brightling

Brightling is a small village located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the High Weald, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade I listed St. Thomas a Becket Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is famous for its unique architecture, including a 16th-century tower and a 17th-century porch.

Brightling is also home to Brightling Park, a country estate that was once owned by the famous British politician and statesman, Lord Liverpool. The estate is now privately owned and is not open to the public, but visitors can still enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside from the public footpaths that run through the estate. The village is also home to several other historic buildings, including the 18th-century Brightling Observatory, which was built by the eccentric British scientist, John "Mad Jack" Fuller.

Brightling is a popular destination for visitors who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of East Sussex. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it the perfect place for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of Battle and Hastings, which are both steeped in history and offer a range of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an action-packed adventure, Brightling is the perfect destination for your next trip to East Sussex.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.2°C

Feels Like: 9.8°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dallington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Cox	East Street Dallington Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9NH 01435830335 School Website
Netherfield C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Collins	Darvel Down Netherfield Battle East Sussex TN33 9QF 01424838323 School Website
Burwash C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Gilbert	School Hill Burwash Etchingham East Sussex TN19 7DZ 01435882440 School Website
Robertsbridge Community College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Zak Vice	Knelle Road Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5EA 01580880360 School Website
Darvell School Other Independent School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Maas	Darvell Brightling Road Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5DR 1580883300
Etchingham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cherane Marshall	Parsonage Croft High Street Etchingham East Sussex TN19 7BY 01580819218 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
Mountfield Heath School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lyndsey Jeffries	John's Cross Road John's Cross Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5FA 1323914600 School Website
Punnetts Town Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kinsella	Battle Road Punnetts Town Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9DE 01435830361 School Website
Vinehall School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr Joff Powis	Vinehall Road Mountfield Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5JL 1580880413 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Robertsbridge Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DJ 3.41 Miles

Etchingham Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PA 3.78 Miles

Stonegate Peartree Hill, Near Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7ER 4.01 Miles

Battle Station Approach, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DE 5.55 Miles

Crowhurst Station Road, Crowhurst, East Sussex, TN33 9DD 6.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brightling Executive Car Service 07774 488664 Swallowfield Farm, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HB 0.88 Miles
Adrian Forsdyke Professional Chauffeuring Services 07774 488664 Swallowfield Farm, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HB 0.88 Miles
High Street Taxis 01435 882980 Rover Cottage, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7ET 2.36 Miles
Cleggy Taxis 07790 989470 8 Beechwood Close, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7BS 2.57 Miles
Robertsbridge Cars 01580 880988 Langham Rd, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DT 3.24 Miles
Adam's Private Hire 01580 819292 2 Church Cottage/High St, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7AN 3.59 Miles
Ivy Executive 01580 443001 1A Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PL 4.80 Miles
J J Cars Private Hire Company 01424 774574 65 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AG 5.05 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01424 777776 79 High St, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AG 5.05 Miles
Heathfield Taxis 01435 883626 Heathfield House/Burwash Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8SU 5.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brightling Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hollingrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxley Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonesdown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Perrymans Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dallington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dallington Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cinderhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherfield Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Batemans Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burwash Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Penhurst Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burwash Weald Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Earlsdown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fairfield Surgery 01435 882306	Fairfield Surgery High Street, Burwash Etchingham East Sussex TN19 7EU
Oldwood Surgery 01580 880790	Oldwood Surgery Station Road Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5DG
Rural Rother Pcn Hub 01580 880790	Oldwood Surgery Station Road Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5DG
Punnetts Town Medical Centre 01435 830860	Quintin Medical Centre Punnetts Town Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9DH
Martins Oak Surgery 01424 772060	Martins Oak Surgery 36 High Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EA

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Heathfield
Broad Oak
Heathfield
TN21 8SU
01435 863285
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Senlac Veterinary Centre
53 High Street Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5AN 01424 772148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk 3.68 miles
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Senlac Veterinary Centre
Mount Street Battle East Sussex TN33 0EG 01424 772 148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk Website 4.99 miles
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Heathfieldvets Ltd
Chimneys Hailsham Road Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8AD 01435 864422 vets@heathfieldvets.co.uk Website 6.14 miles

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Mayfield Vet
84 High Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8JD 01435 865887 heathfield@henleyhousevets.co.uk Website 6.51 miles
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Saturday appointments can be made at Henley House Vets in Uckfield.
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The Downwood Veterinary Centre
6-8 High Street Horam Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0EJ 01435 812 152 downwoodveterinary@btconnect.com Website 6.99 miles
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Culverden Veterinary Group
Sparrows Green Veterinary Surgery Sparrows Green Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6SP 01892 782382 cvg@culverden.co.uk Website 7.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

St Leonards On Sea Beach Huts
Beautiful Beach Walks.Free Parkingmiles Of Beautiful Sand Banks 10 Cinque Ports Way Hastings 9.83 miles

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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 10.71 miles

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Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 10.92 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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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 11.77 miles Barley Lane

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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 13.63 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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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 14.56 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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