Uckfield


Uckfield


Uckfield is a thriving market town and one of the most desirable residential and commercial areas of East Sussex, with a good range of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. The town has grown dramatically over the years but there is still a strong sense of community with a good range of schools, leisure activities and services to cater for this growing population. Regular events such as the Festival, Farmers Market and Carnival ensure that there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year. Uckfield has thriving business parks and a vibrant town centre. With the continued growth of Uckfield, great care is taken to ensure that the historic fabric of the town, the surrounding open land and Nature Reserves are conserved and maintained. Source: Local Authority Publishing

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Uckfield Attractions

Ashdown Forest Llama Park, Wych Cross Nr. Forest Row, East Sussex. Tel. 01825 712040. Web: www.llamapark.co.uk Barnsgate Manor Situated on the A26 between Crowborough and Uckfield, Barnsgate Manor Vineyards is on the edge of the famous Ashdown Forest. They produce a range of unique English Wines, all of which are available for tasting and purchase in their gift shop. Restaurant facilities. Ample Parking. Free admission. For further information telephone: 01825 713366. Email: info@barnsgate.co.uk Web: www.barnsgate.co.uk Bentley House Wildfowl and Motor Museum, B2192, Halland Nr. Lewes, East Sussex. House and Gardens set in grounds with over 1000 species of swans, geese, ducks from all over the world. A collection of rare veteran, Edwardian and Vintage cars and motorcycles. Tearoom, craft work shops, picnic site, woodland walk, miniature steam railway, children’s play area. Further information telephone: 01825 840573. Email: barrysutherland@pavilion.co.uk Blackberry Farm On the A22, 5 miles south of Uckfield. Family farm including adopt a Farm Animal, Weekend barbecues, farming mini-breaks for children. Touring caravan and campsite with Gypsy caravans. Facilities for the disabled. Picnic and play areas. For further information call 01825 872912. Web: www.blackberry-farm.co.uk Email: info@blackberry-farm.co.uk Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park Station is situated on the A275 East Grinstead-Lewes main road, about 2 miles north of its junction with the A272. The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park is well signposted with brown tourist direction signs. The Bluebell Railway is run mainly by volunteers. Timetable for info: 01825 722370 - 24 hours. Pullman bookings: 01825 720801. Other enquiries: 01825 720801 - office hours. Web: www.bluebell-railway.co.uk Drusillas Park, Alfriston “Best Small Zoo in the South”, plus Children’s park and railway, gift shops and tea rooms. Telephone/Fax: 01323 442667 Web: www.drusillas.co.uk Firle Place, Firle, near Lewes. Set at the foot of the South Downs and home of the Gage family since the 15th century. A Tudor house with Georgian additions houses an important collection of European and English old masters, with French and English furniture by noted craftsmen. Shop, gallery, licensed tearoom. Telephone: 01273 858307 for information. Glynde Place, Glynde, near Lewes. Glynde Place is a 16th century brick and flint house around a courtyard. The interior has a panelled Long Gallery, and exhibits historic portraits and bronzes. Telephone: 01273 858224 for information Heaven Farm. 170 years of farming life in the heart of the Sussex Weald documented in a Museum. Nature Trail. Tea Room. Gift Shop. Caravan and Camping Site. Opening times from March to November 10.00am to 5.30pm inclusive. For further information telephone: 01825 790881. Email: Butler.Enterprises@farmline.com Web: www.heavenfarm.co.uk. Lavender Line. A working railway museum with many small artefacts being displayed in the former goods office. Isfield Station has been restored to early Southern Railways colours and looks very much as it would have done in the 1920’s and 30’s. There is a Buffet car, souvenir shop, and brake van rides. Contact Information: 24 hour information line on 09068 800654. Telephone: 01825 750515. Website: www.lavender-line.co.uk Nutley Windmill, Ashdown Forest Nr Crowborough, East Sussex. National Grid Ref. TQ451291. An open trestle post mill and the oldest working windmill in Sussex thought to be late 17th century, although only having been on this site since 1840. Open National Mills Weekend and the last Sunday in each month from March to September 2.30-5.30pm. Also most Wednesdays throughout the year from 11 am to 4pm or dusk, whichever is the sooner. Entry Free, donations are most welcome. Access for disabled persons is very limited. Wilderness Wood. 5 Miles North East of Uckfield, in Hadlow Down village on the south side of the main A272 road. A Unique family owned and run working wood in the hills of the Sussex High Weald. Open daily all the year round 10 am to 5.30/dusk if earlier. For information telephone: 01825 830509. Email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk Web: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Uckfield Accommodation

Buxted Park County House Hotel Buxted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 4AY Tel: 01825 733333 Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399 Here in the heart of Sussex, this magnificent Georgian Palladian mansion set in 312 acres of superb parkland. Handpicked Hotels Ltd Buxted Park Country House Hotel, Buxted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 4AY Tel: 01825 731220 Buxted Inn High St, Buxted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 4LA Tel: 01825 733510 Horsted Place Hotel Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5TS Tel: 01825 750581

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