Welcome to Hickstead

Hickstead is a small village located in the county of West Sussex, England. It is situated approximately 30 miles south of London and is known for its equestrian events. The village is home to the Hickstead Showground, which hosts several international horse shows throughout the year, including the famous Hickstead Derby. The showground also has a golf course, a hotel, and a restaurant, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Apart from the equestrian events, Hickstead is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby South Downs National Park offers stunning views of the countryside and is a popular destination for nature lovers.

Hickstead has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Peter's Church and the Grade II listed Hickstead Place. The village also has a thriving community, with several local businesses, shops, and pubs. Overall, Hickstead is a charming village that offers a unique blend of equestrian events, natural beauty, and historic charm.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.6°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Twineham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lizzie Cotton	Church Lane Twineham Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5NR 01444881207 School Website
Lvs Hassocks Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Ms Jen Weeks	London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HT 1273832901 School Website
Farney Close School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Hack	Bolney Court Bolney Crossways Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5RD 1444881811 School Website
Bolney C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Lofthouse	Church Lane Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5QP 01444881352 School Website
St Paul's Catholic College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rob Carter	Jane Murray Way Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8GA 1444873898 School Website
Southway Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Pete Newbold	Southway Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9SU 01444233824 School Website
Hurstpierpoint College Other Independent School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Tim Manly	College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JS 1273833636 School Website
The Gattons Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Gospel	Royal George Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9SL 01444235071 School Website
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Doug Thomas	Cuckfield Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8RE 01444232771 School Website
Albourne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Fiona Keeling	The Street Albourne Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9DH 1273832003 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Burgess Hill Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9DG 3.08 Miles

Wivelsfield Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0QF 3.28 Miles

Hassocks Station Approach West, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8JD 3.68 Miles

Haywards Heath Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1DJ 4.71 Miles

Plumpton Station Road, Plumpton Green, East Sussex, BN7 3DB 6.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mavi Cab 07503 505 444 54 Iden Hurst, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9XU 2.05 Miles
Albion Taxis 01273 833800 3A Firsland Studios, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9JJ 2.09 Miles
Certus Travel Uk Ltd (Taxis And Minibuses) 01273 833800 Granary Cottage, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9JJ 2.09 Miles
Brighton Airport Taxis 0845 026 8961 Upper Ridges, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5AH 2.37 Miles
Ace Taxis Ltd 01444 242424 Unit 51/Braybon Business Pk/Consort Way, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9ND 2.37 Miles
Mid Sussex Cars Ltd 01444 254607 5 Shotters/Hammonds Ridge, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9QE 2.49 Miles
Sussex Prestige Cars 01444 243380 52 Meadow Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9JA 2.71 Miles
Phoenix Cars 01444 248858 Henfield, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AT 2.74 Miles
Hurst Taxis 01444 253328 25 The Hawthorns, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8RN 2.75 Miles
Hurst And Hassocks Cars 01444 253328 25 The Hawthorns, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8RN 2.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hickstead Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Bolney Grange Business Park Business Box Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Church Lane Twineham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langton Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twineham Green Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Goddards Green Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Sayers Common Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Forge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crosspost Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolney P O Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Coulstock Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gatehouse Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolney Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Meadows Surgery 01444 242860	The Meadows Surgery Temple Grove,Gatehouse Ln Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9XN
Mid Sussex Health Care 01273 834388	Mid Sussex Health Care Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9UQ
Park View Health Partnership	Sidney West Primary Care Centre Leylands Road Burgess Hill RH15 8HS
Burgess Hill Gp Hub 01444 236432	Silverdale Practice The Avenue, 283 London Rd West Sussex RH15 9QU
The Avenue Surgery 01444 258774	The Avenue Surgery 283 London Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9QU

Local Stores

Hurstpierpoint
95 High Street
Hurstpierpoint
Hassocks
West Sussex
BN6 9RE
01273 832166
Store Website
2.53 miles

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SPAR - Platinum Retail Anstry Cross
Ansty Cross Service Station
Cuckfield Road
Haywards Heath
RH17 5AG
01444 416642
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cootes Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Gatehouse Lane Burgess Hill RH15 9XD 01444 242 434 Website 1.72 miles
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Companion Care (Burgess Hill) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Mid Sussex Retail Park Jane Murray Way Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9UG 01444 248 830 burgesshill@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.19 miles
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Heath Vets
Unit 1, 176 London Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8LS 01444 242500 info@heathvets.com Website 2.54 miles
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Ark Veterinary Clinic, Burgess Hill
275 London Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9QU 01444 233472 reception@arkvetsussex.com Website 2.57 miles
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Ark Veterinary Clinic
Rear Of 44 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AR 01273 844399 reception@arkvetsussex.com Website 3.84 miles

Animals Treated
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Hawthorn Veterinary Practice
Hawthorn House High Street Henfield West Sussex BN5 9DL 01273 495227 reception@hawthornvets.co.uk Website 4.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Up Deviland#039;S Dyke
The Forge Garage 4 Wheel Dr Poynings Brighton BN45 7AQ 5.17 miles

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Ditchling Beacon
Ditchling Rd Brighton Lancashire BN1 9QD 6.07 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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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 8.45 miles

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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 8.53 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 8.58 miles Park In The Main Car Park At Stanmer Park, Brighton

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Buchan Country Park
Buchan Country Park Has Won The Green Flag Award, Which Recognises The Best Green Spaces In The Uk, Every Year Since 2010. Oak Lodge Horsham Rd Crawley RH11 9HQ 9.09 miles Using The Postcode Rh11 9Hq Is The Best Way To Find Buchan Park, You May Have To Double Back Along Horsham Rd For The Entrance.

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Weather Forecast

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