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Recommended Towns & Villages near Buxted

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Fletching (11 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)

The village grew out of a Saxon settlement, near the spot of one of the entrances to Sheffield Park, now owned by the National Trust...

Mayfield

Mayfield (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE)

This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley...

Groombridge Station

Groombridge (9 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N)

In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village...

Lewes Castle snowed in

Lewes (112 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Sussex (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW)

Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle...

Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex. Taken in 1986

Herstmonceux (27 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SE)

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The Pantiles at Royal Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells (67 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NE)

Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. ..

A picture of Burwash

Burwash (49 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E)

It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'...

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead (23 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction NW)

East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations were performed on badly burned servicemen...

At The Beacon

Ditchling (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SW)

A pretty village situated in the South Downs..

The Long Man, Wilmington, East Sussex

Wilmington (14 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction S)

These days Wilmington is best known for the "Long Man" a giant carving on the north side of Windover Hill. The figure is generally thought to have first appeared in medieval times, but theories abound that it may have been there since the Iron-Age...

Alfriston, E. Sussex, 'The House' in the High Street

Alfriston (66 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S)

Alfriston occupies a favoured position in the beautiful Cuckmere Gap and serves as a tourist village to which hoards of visitors flock to enjoy the many well preserved fine old buildings to be seen, one of the most important being the local church...

A picture of Telscombe

Telscombe (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SW)

The tranquillity of this attractive little village is owed to its seclusion. Telscombe rests in a fold of beautiful Sussex countryside, and the fact that it is difficult to reach from the coast, adds to its charms...

Chiddingstone Castle in Kent. taken in 1987

Chiddingstone (46 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction N)

Fascinating village, owned by the National Trust which is crammed with beautiful properties from the 16th and 17th-century probably built with iron-industry money...

Lighthouse, West Quay, Newhaven

Newhaven (41 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction S)

Best known for its cross channel ferries and for its fort built in the 1860's as part of Britain's coastal defences, but which is now a fascinating museum offering visitors the opportunity to experience a massive fortress at first hand...

Pevensey Castle, Pevensey, East Sussex

Pevensey (31 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction SE)

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Seaford Head towards the Seven Sisters

Seaford (76 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction S)

The town is famous for its Martello Tower built as part of the English defences against invading European neighbours, this is the westernmost of the towers and is now an interesting local history museum...

Newtimber Place. West Sussex

Newtimber (5 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction SW)

A small village in the South Downs area. It has church and a Manor House but no pub or shops..

view of Tonbridge from Tonbridge Castle, Kent

Tonbridge (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction N)

Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene...

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NE)

Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods...

Brighton Pier and Beach in Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton (342 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of East Sussex (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction SW)

Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV...

Recommended attractions near Buxted

Exhibits on show in the Bentley Motor Museum, near Lewes, East Sussex

Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum (8 Pictures)

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction S)

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Bunkers Hill

Ashdown Forest (35 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NW)

Ashdown Forest is a magnificent area of mixed woodland and heathland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It.....

Sheffield Park, National Trust

Sheffield Park & Garden (202 Pictures)

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction W)

A large estate in East Sussex created by Lord Sheffield in 1769 who employed Capability Brown to design the estate gardens. In.....

Michelham priory at near Upper Dicker in East - Sussex.

Michelham Priory & Gardens (7 Pictures)

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SE)

Michelham Priory is a hauntingly beautiful place set against a backdrop of fine Sussex countryside, splendidly surrounded by a.....

Lewes Castle

Lewes Castle (15 Pictures)

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SW)

Lewes is dominated by its famous castle built by William de Warenne, trusty confidant and follower of William the Conqueror. It.....

Anne of Cleves House in Lewes, East Sussex. Taken in 2005.

Anne of Cleves House (3 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW)

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This is the studio at Charleston Farmhouse in East Sussex.

Charleston Farmhouse (8 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S)

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Batemans Gardens 25 June 2011

Bateman's (62 Pictures)

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction E)

Bateman's was built in 1634. From 1902 until 1936 it became the home of Rudyard Kipling and is preserved as it was when he lived.....

Wakehurst Place 24 June 2011

Wakehurst Place (159 Pictures)

(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NW)

The autumn colours in the gardens of Wakehurst Place make a dramatic impact seen against the backdrop of vast grey Sussex winter.....

Borde Hill Garden, West Sussex

Borde Hill Garden (60 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction W)

Borde Garden occupies a lovely landscape surrounding a splendid English mansion. It is an exceptionally beautiful garden,.....

Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex

Herstmonceux Castle (25 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SE)

The 15th century red brick Herstmonceux Castle with its magnificent gatehouse, was built in the romantic era when splendour and.....

Bayham Abbey, Lamberhurst, Kent

Bayham Abbey (13 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NE)

Built in the 13th century, and set in beautiful surroundings, Bayham Abbey is a favourite of painters and photographers...

Snow on Ditchling Beacon, East Sussex - March 2005

Ditchling Beacon Hill Fort (3 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SW)

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The Wilmington Long Man, East Sussex

The Long Man (8 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction S)

Where he comes from nobody knows, nor does anyone know the identity of this 240 foot figure of a man carved into the side of a.....

Alfriston Clergy House. Alfriston, East Sussex

Alfriston Clergy House (3 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction S)

Amongst the treasures of this town is the first house to be acquired by the National Trust, this is the magnificent Priest's, or.....

The Pevensey Levels on an October evening, East Sussex.

The Pevensey Levels (1 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SE)

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Penshurst Place, Kent

Penshurst Place and Gardens (93 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N)

A beautiful Medieval Manor House set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which date back to 1346. The manor House has.....

Chiddingstone Castle in Kent. taken in 1987

Chiddingstone Castle (28 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction N)

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Hever Castle - UK_flag

Hever Castle (317 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction N)

The very mention of Hever Castle conjures up memories of Anne Boleyn, the bewitching young girl for whom Henry VIII divorced.....

The beautiful Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Scotney Castle (190 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NE)

What could be more romantic than to wander amongst the ruins of moated Scotney Castle, believed to have been begun in the latter.....


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