English Heritage sites near Ditchling Parish
BRAMBER CASTLE
9 miles from Ditchling Parish
The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.
PEVENSEY CASTLE
21 miles from Ditchling Parish
With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
23 miles from Ditchling Parish
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
26 miles from Ditchling Parish
For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. An enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history.
BOXGROVE PRIORY
26 miles from Ditchling Parish
The guest house and other remains of a Benedictine priory: much of the fine 12th to 14th century monastic church survives as the parish church.
HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE
29 miles from Ditchling Parish
Down House is a site of outstanding international significance. Here the famous scientist Charles Darwin lived with his family for forty years and worked on his revolutionary theories.
Churches in Ditchling Parish
St Margaret's - The Beacon Parish
West Street/High St
Ditchling
Brighton
01273 843165
http://www.beaconparish.co.uk
St Margaret's church is located in the centre of Ditchling village and can be accessed from West Street or the High Street. The church is usually open every day of the week from about 9 am, or sometimes earlier.
The ancient village sitting below Ditchling Beacon has some of the finest listed buildings in Sussex, and holds a unique position in the country for the size and history of its artistic community, which reached its peak in the early 20th century when the parish was the focal point of a large arts and crafts movement.
The church with its churchyard, the village green, the village pond and Ditchling museum all share the space to the north west of the village cross roads, and the area is seen as the focal point for the village itself.
Access to the church for disabled folk is not ideal at present, but most easily achieved via Church Lane which runs off the High Street. A disabled car park is located at the end of Church Lane.
The newly re-opened Ditchling museum of Art & Craft holds a unique collection of work by Ditchling artists and craftsmen.
Pubs in Ditchling Parish
Bull
High Street, Ditchling, BN6 8TA
(01273) 843147
thebullditchling.com
White Horse
16 West Street, Ditchling, BN6 8TS
(01273) 842006
whitehorseditchling.com