Welcome to North Chailey

North Chailey is a small village located in the county of East Sussex, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of Lewes and 10 miles east of Haywards Heath. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. John the Baptist Church. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its friendly community spirit.

One of the main attractions in North Chailey is the South Downs National Park, which is located just a few miles to the south of the village. The park covers an area of over 1,600 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of wildlife and habitats. 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 Chanctonbury Ring and the medieval castle at Arundel.

North Chailey is also home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a post office. The village has a number of local shops and businesses, including a convenience store, a hairdresser, and a pub. The village is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to Lewes and Haywards Heath. The village is also located close to the A272, which provides easy access to the nearby towns of Burgess Hill and Uckfield.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 14.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Chailey Heritage School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Simon Yates	Haywards Heath Road North Chailey Lewes East Sussex BN8 4EF 1825724444 School Website
Chailey St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma White	East Grinstead Road North Chailey Lewes East Sussex BN8 4DB 01825722939 School Website
Newick Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Alty	63 Allington Road Newick Lewes East Sussex BN8 4NB 01825723377 School Website
St Augustines C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Tilney	Vicarage Lane Scaynes Hill Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7PB 01444831371 School Website
Chailey School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Key	Mill Lane South Chailey Lewes East Sussex BN8 4PU 01273890407 School Website
Wivelsfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Smith	South Road Wivelsfield Green East Sussex RH17 7QN 01444471393 School Website
Fletching Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma White	Church Street Fletching Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3SP 01825722356 School Website
Great Walstead School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Calvey	East Mascalls Lane Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2QL 1444483528
Northlands Wood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Sears	Beech Hill Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3RX 1444455653 School Website
Plumpton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stewart James	Southdowns Plumpton Green Lewes East Sussex BN7 3EB 01273890338 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Plumpton Station Road, Plumpton Green, East Sussex, BN7 3DB 3.05 Miles

Haywards Heath Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1DJ 4.40 Miles

Wivelsfield Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0QF 4.41 Miles

Cooksbridge A275, Main Road, Cooksbridge, East Sussex, BN7 3QG 4.64 Miles

Burgess Hill Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9DG 4.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blue Eagle Travel 07967 016944 Wapsborne Manor Farm, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QT 1.48 Miles
Alpha 18 Taxi Services 07736 144878 The Shieling, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4BT 1.78 Miles
First Class Travel 01444 831895 8 Roseleigh Gardens, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7PU 2.03 Miles
The Taxi Network 01444 441616 Farm Cottage, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2QQ 3.21 Miles
Lindfield Cars 01444 487722 Scaynes Hill Rd, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2QQ 3.21 Miles
A1 Travel 01444 459341 3 St. Johns Rd, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4EH 3.70 Miles
White Taxis 07884 444401 The Stones/Ashenground Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4QD 4.04 Miles
T'nt Cars 07748 683522 6 Rumbolds Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4NY 4.16 Miles
Mwexecutive Co Uk 01444 453372 43 Sunnywood Drive, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4PE 4.20 Miles
Abbey Air 01444 450505 61 Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1QD 4.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Old Post Office / Haywards Heath Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warren Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Warren Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Heritage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newick Station Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Holfords Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chailey Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roeheath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Western Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pellingbridge Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Point Allington Crescent Lewes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornwells Bank Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newick Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fletching Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cricket Fields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mid Downs Medical Practice 01825 722272	Mid Downs Medical Pract Marbles Road, Newick Lewes East Sussex BN8 4LR
Greater Wealden Pcn Hub 01825 722272	Mid Downs Med.Practice Marbles Road, Newick Lewes East Sussex BN8 4LT
South Chailey Surgery 01273 892999	Mill Lane South Chailey Lewes East Sussex BN8 4PY
Northlands Wood Surgery 01444 458022	Northlands Wood Surgery 7 Walnut Park Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3TG
Lindfield Medical Centre 01444 484056	The Medical Centre High Street, Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HX

Local Stores

Haywards Heath Franklyn Rd
104 Franklynn Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 4DN
01444 413502
Store Website
3.65 miles

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SPAR - Elite Garages Haywards Heath
Centeon House
Market Pl
Haywards Heath
RH16 1DB
01444 415387
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mid Sussex Veterinary Clinic
More House Farm Ditchling Road Wivelsfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7RE 01444 363 636 info@midsussexvets.co.uk Website 3.11 miles
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H E Woodman Ltd
9 Kiln Lane Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2SZ 07900 695923 info@restassuredpets.co.uk Website 3.40 miles

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The Mewes Vets Ltd
4 Haywards Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4HT 01444 456886 enquiries@themewes.co.uk Website 4.05 miles
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Oathall Veterinary Group
30 Oathall Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EQ 01444 440224 enquiries@oathall-vets.co.uk Website 4.06 miles
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Medivet Maresfield - The Forest Vet
Millers Yard Straight Half Mile Maresfield East Sussex TN22 3AY 01825 766006 maresfield@medivet.co.uk Website 5.05 miles

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Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery
Fairfield House New Town Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5DG 01825 764268 admin@uckfieldvets.co.uk Website 5.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ditchling Beacon
Ditchling Rd Brighton Lancashire BN1 9QD 6.20 miles You Can Park Easily At The Car Park At Ditchling Beacon Or Catch The No 79. Buses Run All Year Round But Are Restricted At Weekends.

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 6.40 miles Ashdown Forest

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Stanmer Park
Many Routes Available In The Woods, Over The Wide Park Area Or Through The Village And Up The Path 38 Stony Mere Way Lancashire 8.25 miles

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Stanmer Park Brighton
This 5.4 Mile Walk Starts And Finishes At The Stanmer Park Car Park, Brighton. It Takes You Through Woodland Up On To The Downs With Glimpsed Views Out Across The Hills And Down To Brighton. There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Loop To Suit Your Walking Needs. Stanmer Park Lancashire 8.28 miles Park In The Main Car Park At Stanmer Park, Brighton

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Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway
A Linear Walk From Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway. The Walk Will Pass By Standen Rocks, Which Is A Great Spot For A Picnic Lunch With Its Wonderful Views Across The Reservoir. RH19 4NE 9.07 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Hollingbury Woods To The Castle
Hollingbury Woods Is A Little Gem In The Fiveways Area Of Brighton. Enter Via A Footpath On Ditchling Road Just Before A Bowls Club And Suddenly Everything Is 100 Times More Peaceful. Stay To The Left Of The Allotments And The Woods Will Take You Up To Hollingbury Golf Course Which Includes An Iron Age Fort 'Hollingbury Castle'. Be Considerate To The Golfers And Don't Amble On The Fairways. On The Way Back You Can Take The Higher Path Nearer The Road, Or The Open Playing Fields. You Might Be Able To Park At The Allotments Side Road, But Don't Bank On It. Hollingbury Park And Woods Ditchling Road Lancashire 9.73 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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

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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

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