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Polegate

Polegate is a small market town in the south of the district, located five miles to the north of Eastbourne with views over the magnificent South Downs. It has its own station and is easily accessible from London on the Southern line with additional access to the coast by rail or bus.

The famous white cliffs, the Seven Sisters lie to the west and are a nationally iconic stretch of coastline within the South Downs National Park which is within easy access from Polegate.

For visitors interested in walking, cycling or horse riding, the Cuckoo Trail starts in Polegate, heading north through the Sussex countryside finishing at Heathfield and is just one of the opportunities for walking and cycling in the area.

The famous herbalist Nicholas Culpeper lived in Polegate's neighbour, the village of Folkington, in the 1600s. He was an apprentice to the local apothecary and claimed to be a 'student of physic and healing'. In 1640 he was well known for his lectures and his book known as The Complete Herbal.

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Shop and dine well in Polegate

The Shop and Dine Well in Wealden campaign was first launched in September 2020 by Wealden District Council. The first phase of the campaign was funded via the national ‘Re-opening High Streets Safely Fund’ and focused on supporting Wealden high streets and shopping areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second phase of the campaign commenced in July 2021 and will continue to at least March 2022. Activity is focused on encouraging residents to continue to ‘buy locally’ and support local Wealden businesses including our high streets and local farmers’ markets and craft fairs. A wide-ranging marketing campaign is underway to encourage visitors to our town and village centres and support independent businesses.

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The Crown Hotel

Address

19 High Street, Hailsham, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 1AL

Telephone
01323 442290

crown@southcoastinns.co.uk

Hailsham

The Crown Hotel, in Hailsham, East Sussex offers a range of tastefully decorated and well appointed rooms and have something to offer every traveller. All rooms are en-suite with a bath and/or shower, and include flatscreen TVs, free Wi-fi and tea…
Birling Gap National Trust Café

Address

Birling Gap, East Dean, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 0AB

Telephone
01323 423197

birlinggap@nationaltrust.org.uk

East Dean

The Birling Gap Café can be found perched on the cliff top at Birling Gap the café and shop are a haven for you to stop off so that you can enjoy the food and drink the café has to offer.
Power Station - Screening and Q+A at Hailsham Pavilion

Address

Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AD

Hailsham

Two artists in Walthamstow set out to take their street off the grid, kickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution. Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an…

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28 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
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14 May 2026Open 14:15 - 21:30
The Tiger Inn: Holiday Cottages

Address

The Green, East Dean, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 0DA

Telephone
01323 423878

staying@beachyhead.org.uk

East Dean

Unwind, relax and revive. The Tiger Inn is a quintessentially English pub, opening out onto the village green, with its cosy open fires, low-slung oak beams, real ales and hearty food. The Tiger’s 6 luxury bedrooms are all furnished to a high…
The Dinkum

Address

54 High Street, Polegate, EAST SUSSEX, BN26 6AG

Telephone
01323 482106

sflowjo@o2.co.uk

Polegate

Family-run traditional pub serving local ales.
Blackbeard's Big Top Pirate Adventure - The Quest For The Golden Egg!

Address

Knockhatch Adventure Park, Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3GD

Telephone
+441323442051

pr@knockhatch.com

Hailsham

Blackbeard's Big Top Pirate Adventure - The Quest For The Golden Egg!
Saturday 28th March - Easter Monday.
Showtimes are 12.00 pm , 1.30pm and 3.30pm in the Big Top (Behind the Wave Runner 2)
Acrobatics, clowning, aerials and juggling with the…

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28 Mar 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
JCJ Pottery

Address

Peelings Manor Barns, Hankham Road, StoneCross, Nr Pevensey, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5AP

Telephone
01323 469009

jo@jcjpottery.co.uk

StoneCross, Nr Pevensey

Jonathan Chiswell Jones has been working as a craft potter in Sussex for 50 years. For the first 25 years, he worked at Drusillas, watched by thousands, and then, at the millennium, when Drusillas changed hands, the pottery was moved to a…
Treacle Mine

Address

Hailsham Road, Polegate, EAST SUSSEX, BN26 6QL

Telephone
01323 489 520

contact@whitbreadinns.co.uk

Polegate

Pub and restaurant on the end of Polegate.
The Tiger Inn Bed & Breakfast

Address

The Green, East Dean, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 0DA

Telephone
01323 423209

info@beachyhead.org.uk

East Dean

The Tiger Inn is a quintessentially English pub, opening out onto the village green, with its cosy open fires, low-slung oak beams, real ales and hearty food. The Tiger’s five luxury bedrooms are all furnished to a high standard and all with an…
Meet Bluey & Bingo at Sharnfold Farm

Address

Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN24 5BU

Telephone
+441323768490

sharnfoldfarm@thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk

Eastbourne

Bluey & Bingo Visit Sharnfold Farm! Join us on the Sunday 20th September for a fun-filled day at Sharnfold Farm as Bluey and Bingo return for a special visit!

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From:
20 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00
Abbot’s Wood

Address

Arlington Road, Arlington, EAST SUSSEX, BN26 6SJ

Telephone
0300 067 4464

info.wealdbeat@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Arlington

Located near Polegate, this Wood is a great place for a stroll at any time of year, with walking trails, a medieval lake.
Rajdoot Tandoori Restaurant

Address

46 High Street, Hailsham, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 1AX

Telephone
01323 842847

rajdoot@mail.com

Hailsham

Established in 1989, Rajdoot prepare pure Indian food using spices and ingredients from diverse parts of India, following traditional recipe and serve with a wide range of wines and spirits to choose from.
Wetherspoons (George Hotel)

Address

1 George Street, Hailsham, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 1AD

Telephone
01323 445120

Hailsham

Pub serving food, drink and accommodation.
Sharnfold Farm

Address

Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, Eastbourne, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5BU

Telephone
01323 768490

farmoffice@sharnfoldfarm.co.uk

Stone Cross, Eastbourne

Discover Sharnfold Farm – A Family Day Out in the Heart of Wealden. Located just outside Eastbourne, Sharnfold Farm is a working farm packed with fresh air, family fun and countryside charm. Open year-round, it’s the perfect spot for locals and…
Meet Chase & Marshall at Sharnfold Farm

Address

Sharnfold Farm, Hailsham Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN24 5BU

Telephone
+441323768490

sharnfoldfarm@thefamilyparksgroup.co.uk

Eastbourne

Calling all PAW Patrol fans! Chase and Marshall are gearing up for a special mission—and they're heading to Sharnfold Farm on Sunday 28th June! It's the perfect day out for any fan of the mighty pups.

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From:
28 June 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00
Springle Hailsham

Address

High Street, High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AJ

culture@wealden.gov.uk

Hailsham

At Springle Hailsham experience Lampadophores - a spectacular outdoor procession by French street theatre company Picto Facto - bringing giant inflatable puppets, live music and acrobatic performance to transform Hailsham High Street into a playful,…

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From:
18 Apr 2026Open 19:30 -
The Wheatsheaf Inn

Address

2 Church Street, Willingdon, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 9HP

Telephone
01323 502069

thewheatsheafwillingdon@outlook.com

Willingdon

Pub serving food and drink at the foot of the South Downs.
King's Head Cacklebury

Address

146 South Road, Hailsham, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3NJ

Telephone
01323 440447

kingsheadhailsham@gmail.com

Hailsham

The King's Head Cacklebury in Hailsham, East Sussex is a traditional Harvey’s Community Pub offering great ales, log fire, large enclosed garden, pub games, and is dog friendly.
The Red Lion

Address

99 Wish Hill, Willingdon, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 9HQ

Telephone
01323 502062

redlionwillingdon@hotmail.co.uk

Willingdon

The Red Lion is a warm and welcoming friendly pub. Nestling at the foot of the South Downs in the beautiful village surroundings of Willingdon, you can enjoy delicious freshly prepared food and well-kept beers.
Polegate Windmill

Address

Park Croft, Willingdon, East Sussex, BN26 5LB

Telephone
01323 506795

polegatewindmillgroup@gmail.com

Willingdon

This 4-storey brick tower mill built in 1817, last worked by wind in 1942, restored in 1967, with three pairs of millstones and three working oat crushers. Cap and sweeps now turn to wind.

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