Welcome to Folkington

Folkington is a small village located in the district of Wealden, East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the A27 road, which connects Eastbourne to Brighton. Folkington is known for its beautiful countryside, which is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church.

One of the most notable features of Folkington is its proximity to the South Downs National Park. The park covers an area of over 1,600 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of wildlife and plant species. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including the Iron Age hill fort at Cissbury Ring and the medieval castle at Arundel.

Folkington is also known for its local produce, including apples, pears, and berries. The village is home to a number of orchards and farms, which produce a range of delicious fruits and vegetables. Visitors to the village can sample these local delicacies at the annual Folkington Fruit Festival, which takes place in September each year. The festival is a celebration of the village's agricultural heritage and features a range of food stalls, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Willingdon Community School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Emily May	Broad Road Lower Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9QX 01323485254 School Website
Willingdon Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Roxburgh	Rapsons Road Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9RJ 01323482619 School Website
Polegate Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Jones	Oakleaf Drive Polegate East Sussex BN26 6PT 01323482404 School Website
The Lindfield School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nick Upton	Lindfield Road Hampden Park Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0BQ 01323502988 School Website
Oakwood Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ryan Laker	Magnolia Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0SS 01323501251 School Website
Ratton School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Peevers	Park Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2XR 01323504011 School Website
Alfriston School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Hudson	North Road Alfriston Polegate East Sussex BN26 5XB 01323870203 School Website
The Eastbourne Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Dan Wynne Willson	Brodrick Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9RQ 01323514900 School Website
Ocklynge Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Reilly	Victoria Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8XN 1323725839 School Website
Parkland Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Sally Simpson	Brassey Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9QJ 1323502862 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 1.50 Miles

Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 2.83 Miles

Hampden Park Station Approach, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9ND 3.14 Miles

Eastbourne Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3QJ 4.29 Miles

Pevensey And Westham Eastbourne Road, Westham, East Sussex, BN24 5ND 4.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier Chauffeur Service 01323 487800 41 Wannock Av, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RH 1.18 Miles
Centre Cabs Eastbourne Ltd 01323 508888 74 Wannock Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9SQ 1.30 Miles
Direct Travel Journeys 01323 484444 42 High St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AG 1.45 Miles
Klc Taxi 01323 486492 7 Junction St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6ET 1.74 Miles
Country Wide Executive Hire 01323 485781 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 1.75 Miles
Country Wide Taxi 07811 393989 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 1.75 Miles
St Mary's Cars 01323 484383 3 St Mary's, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6JZ 2.00 Miles
The People Carrier 07748 902302 Wish Hill, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9HA 2.17 Miles
Triangle Taxis 01323 508542 12 Babylon Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9DL 2.27 Miles
Platinum Chauffeur Cars Sussex 0845 273 5024 23 Walnut Tree Walk, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9BP 2.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Folkington Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wooten Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Filching Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cornmill Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilmington Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Gainsborough Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Pillar Box Cottage Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Southfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wannock Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wannock Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Barons Way Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Grand Parade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookside Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Croft Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coppice Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Manor Park Medical Centre 01323 482301	Manor Park Medical Ctr. High Street Polegate East Sussex BN26 5DJ
Downlands Medical Centre 01323 482323	The Surgery 77 High St, Polegate Eastbourne East Sussex BN26 6AE
Alfriston Surgery	The Furlongs Alfriston Polegate East Sussex BN26 5XT
Desmond 01323 507373	Hampden Park Surgery 12 Brodrick Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9NQ
Park Practice 01323 502200	Eastbourne Park Pcc Broadwater Way Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9PQ

Local Stores

Polegate
7 The Centre
High St
Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 6AQ
01323 484219
Store Website
1.50 miles

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SPAR - Newhaven
Portslade Garages Ltd
Avis Way
Newhaven
BN9 0DD
01273 516825
Store Website
7.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
1 Gorringe Valley Road Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9SX 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 1.64 miles
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Animals Treated
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Downland Veterinary Group
3 Mimram Road Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5DZ 01323 740786 stonecross.reception@downlandvets.co.uk 3.39 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Hailsham Retail Park Hailsham Sussex BN27 3JF Hailsham@jollyes.co.uk Website 3.62 miles


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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
15 Downlands Way East Dean Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 0HR 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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Dvg Ltd
19 Station Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2BH 01323 842141 Hailshamreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 3.81 miles
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Downland Veterinary Group
36 The Goffs Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HD 01323 721087 goffs.reception@downlandvets.co.uk 3.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Friston Forest
Walks From The Car Park Are Signposted. There Is The Option Of Long Or Short Walks. Unnamed Road Eastbourne Lancashire BN20 0AT 2.79 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

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Cuckmere
A Number Of Paths Follow The River Down To The Beach. The River Is Fast Flowing And So Not Suitable For Dogs To Swim In. Sometimes, Sheep Are Grazing So Dogs Need To Be Under Control But Well Behaved Dogs Can Be Off The Lead. A259 Seaford Lancashire BN25 4AD 3.76 miles

Location what3words guessing.crockery.gamer

Seven Sisters
Walk From Birling Gap Towards Seven Sisters, It Is A National Trust Signposted Walk. There Are Shorter And Longer Options. The Path Can Get Quite Close To The Edge Of The Cliffs, So Watch Out For The Dog. Some Fields With Sheep In Them, But Can Be Clearly Seen From Distance. Boat House Birling Gap East Dean Eastbourne BN20 0AB 4.89 miles

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Beachy Head
Beautiful, Lots Of Space To Run And Play Both In Top And At The Side. Can Get A Bit Busy At Weekends But Rarely Unable To Take Off Lead Beachy Head Lancashire 4.94 miles

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Beachy Head
A Coastal, Circular Walk Along The Cliff Edge. You Will Be Able To See The Famous Beachy Head Lighthouse And Views Across Eastbourne And The Sea. BN20 7YA 5.35 miles From The West: Head Along The M4, Then Cut Down To The A27 And Carry On. From The North: Once Passed London, Take The M23/A23, Then Turn Left When You See Signs For Eastbourne. You Should See Signs For Beachy Head After A While.

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Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 5.76 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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Weather Forecast

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	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

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
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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