Welcome to Upper Dicker

Upper Dicker is a small village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the A271 road, which connects the towns of Hailsham and Heathfield. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The name "Dicker" is thought to come from the Saxon word "Dic", meaning a ditch or dyke. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Thomas a Becket Church and the 16th-century Dicker House. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Plough Inn, which serves traditional pub food and local ales.

Upper Dicker is located close to a number of attractions, including the historic town of Battle, which is famous for the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The town has a number of historic buildings, including Battle Abbey, which was built by William the Conqueror after the battle. The village is also close to the South Downs National Park, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Other nearby attractions include the seaside town of Eastbourne and the historic city of Brighton.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 10.7°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bede's Senior School Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Peter Goodyer	The Dicker Upper Dicker Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3QH 1323843252 School Website
Park Mead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Procter	Upper Dicker Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3QP 01323844247 School Website
Grovelands Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon Goulding	Dunbar Drive Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3UW 01323840062 School Website
Hellingly Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michelle Mckay	North Street Hellingly Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DS 01323844346 School Website
Hailsham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Principal Danielle King	Oaklands Way Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3NW 01323819309 School Website
Hailsham Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Redman Natalie Chamberlain	Battle Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1DT 01323841468 School Website
Chiddingly Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Procter	Muddles Green Chiddingly Lewes East Sussex BN8 6HN 01825872307 School Website
Hawkes Farm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Cotton	Hawks Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1ND 1323841466 School Website
The Ropemakers' Academy Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Hawthorne	Reef Way Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1FB 1323368374 School Website
White House Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Grace Marshall	Marshfoot Lane White House Academy Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2FB 1323841615 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 2.46 Miles

Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 3.64 Miles

Hampden Park Station Approach, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9ND 5.88 Miles

Glynde Lacys Hill, Glynde, East Sussex, BN8 6RU 6.00 Miles

Pevensey And Westham Eastbourne Road, Westham, East Sussex, BN24 5ND 6.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Direct 01323 441102 36 Melrose Cl, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3XP 1.75 Miles
Prestige Airport Cars 07518 456470 Coopers Way, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3XA 1.82 Miles
Jans Maxi Taxi 01323 846430 21 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3HE 1.86 Miles
Getaway Cars 01323 442229 The Granary Rural Business Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4DU 2.16 Miles
Jayline Taxis 01323 442233 8 George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AE 2.33 Miles
Cavalier Cars 01323 844464 1 Market Square, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AG 2.39 Miles
Vintage And Classic Cars 01323 840346 The Homestead/Ersham Rd, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3PN 2.43 Miles
Hail-A-Cab 01323 849888 Amberstone Cottage, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1PG 2.86 Miles
Club Class Chauffeurs Ltd 01323 442222 5 Swan Business Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2BY 2.88 Miles
C And C Taxis 01323 849047 142/Redshank Court/Observatory View, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2PW 2.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upper Dicker Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Michelham Priory Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Wick Street Farm Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Caldicotts Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Coldharbour Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dicker Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hempstead Lane Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Green Farm Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Arlington Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Turnberry Drive Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Gleneagles Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Playcatt Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Nash Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Post Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anglesey Avenue Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Deanland Wood Branch Surgery 01323 845669	Quintin Medical Centre Golden Cross Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3RN
Bridgeside Surgery 01323 441234	Bridgeside Surgery 1 Western Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3DG
Vicarage Field Surgery	Vicarage Field Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1BE
Battle Road Medical Centre	85 Battle Road Hailsham BN27 1UA
Hailsham Medical Group 01323 848494	Hailsham Medical Group Vicarage Lane Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1BH

Local Stores

Hailsham - Upper Horsebridge Road
85 Upper Horsebridge Road
Hellingly
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1NX
01323 449420
Store Website
2.23 miles

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SPAR - Newhaven
Portslade Garages Ltd
Avis Way
Newhaven
BN9 0DD
01273 516825
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Horsebridge Veterinary Practice
High Street Lower Horsebridge Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DH 01323 442250 vet@rgbvet.co.uk Website 1.85 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Hailsham Retail Park Hailsham Sussex BN27 3JF Hailsham@jollyes.co.uk Website 1.95 miles


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Highcroft Veterinary Group
25 London Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3BN 01323 841666 vets@highcroftvets.co.uk Website 2.09 miles
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Dvg Ltd
19 Station Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2BH 01323 842141 Hailshamreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
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Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd Equine Clinic
Harbens Farm Mill Lane Laughton Lewes East Sussex BN8 6AJ 01323 815120 Website 3.16 miles

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T W Couzens
Holistic Veterinary Medicine Centre The Village Works London Road, East Hoathly Lewes East Sussex BN8 6QA 01825 840966 admin@hvmc.info Website 4.42 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Firle Beacon Circuit South Downs
This 5.5 Mile Circular Walk, Takes You Down A Quiet Chalk Dry Valley South With Extensive Downland Views. It Returns Along The Ridge, Following A Stretch Of The South Downs Way. Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put "Firle Beacon" Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park. S Downs Way Lewes Lancashire BN8 6LR 5.85 miles Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put &Quot;Firle Beacon&Quot; Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park.

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Friston Forest
Walks From The Car Park Are Signposted. There Is The Option Of Long Or Short Walks. Unnamed Road Eastbourne Lancashire BN20 0AT 6.50 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 6.83 miles

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Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 7.28 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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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 8.60 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 8.67 miles

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Weather Forecast

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