Welcome to Lower Willingdon

Lower Willingdon is a small village located in East Sussex, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Eastbourne and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

One of the main attractions in Lower Willingdon is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Lower Willingdon is also home to a number of local shops and businesses, including a post office, convenience store, and several pubs and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a lively community, Lower Willingdon has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Willingdon Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Roxburgh	Rapsons Road Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9RJ 01323482619 School Website
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
Oakwood Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ryan Laker	Magnolia Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0SS 01323501251 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
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
Polegate Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Jones	Oakleaf Drive Polegate East Sussex BN26 6PT 01323482404 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
Parkland Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Sally Simpson	Brassey Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9QJ 1323502620 School Website
College Central Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Morse (Acting Principal)	124 Brodrick Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9RB 01323691000 School Website
Ratton School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Peevers	Park Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2XR 01323504011 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 0.93 Miles

Hampden Park Station Approach, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9ND 1.59 Miles

Eastbourne Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3QJ 3.05 Miles

Pevensey And Westham Eastbourne Road, Westham, East Sussex, BN24 5ND 3.39 Miles

Pevensey Bay Wallsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6AA 4.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Centre Cabs Eastbourne Ltd 01323 508888 74 Wannock Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9SQ 0.39 Miles
Premier Chauffeur Service 01323 487800 41 Wannock Av, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RH 0.41 Miles
The People Carrier 07748 902302 Wish Hill, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9HA 0.89 Miles
St Mary's Cars 01323 484383 3 St Mary's, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6JZ 0.92 Miles
Klc Taxi 01323 486492 7 Junction St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6ET 0.96 Miles
Direct Travel Journeys 01323 484444 42 High St, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AG 0.98 Miles
Triangle Taxis 01323 508542 12 Babylon Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9DL 1.12 Miles
Platinum Chauffeur Cars Sussex 0845 273 5024 23 Walnut Tree Walk, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9BP 1.13 Miles
Country Wide Executive Hire 01323 485781 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 1.33 Miles
Country Wide Taxi 07811 393989 52 Greenleaf Gardens, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PF 1.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Willingdon Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eastbourne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamlands Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Gorringe Valley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coppice Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coopers Hill Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Meadows Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seven Sisters Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wannock Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Croft Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winchester Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huggets Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wannock Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Pillar Box Cottage Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

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
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
Stone Cross Surgery 01323 761461	Mimram Road Stone Cross Pevensey East Sussex BN24 5DZ

Local Stores

Lower Willingdon
2-4 Coppice Avenue
Willingdon
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 9PN
01323 483380
Store Website
0.04 miles

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SPAR - Newhaven
Portslade Garages Ltd
Avis Way
Newhaven
BN9 0DD
01273 516825
Store Website
8.4 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 0.15 miles
Amenities
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 1.94 miles
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Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
1 Antrim Court Pembury Road Langney Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7LU 01323 640011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 2.70 miles
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Animals Treated
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Downland Veterinary Group
36 The Goffs Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HD 01323 721087 goffs.reception@downlandvets.co.uk 2.74 miles
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Animals Treated
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Coast Veterinary Referrals
6 St Anne'S Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2DJ Website 2.77 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A St Annes Veterinary Group
6 St Anne'S Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2DJ 01323 640 011 contact@stannesvets.co.uk Website 2.77 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 3.02 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

Location what3words whirlpool.quicker.risen

Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 4.22 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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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 4.45 miles

Location what3words steam.senior.fellow

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 4.68 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.

Location what3words bulldozer.galloping.pizzeria

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 4.76 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 4.93 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-10.6°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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