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Town in East Sussex, England
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Uckfield is located in the Heart of the Weald. It is a jolly town with all the amenities that local people and tourists could want.
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A thatched cottage built around 1436. It is used for educational trips and as an events venue.
A short drive away is this county-wide famous museum featuring a whole host of classic cars, wildfowl, craft shops, an area of forest and laid out gardens, and a small narrow gauge railway (weekends in summer).
A 1-mile long preservation railway a short distance from Uckfield in Isfield. It runs various specials throughout the year, such as Santa specials during the winter. The railway follows the A26 road and is on bus route 29 not 29A. Isfield is a small and attractive village.
A short drive from Uckfield - head towards Hawards Heath and follow the signs. There is a bus, number 246, but it is so infrequent that it's not worth the bother. The park features
Has the most steam railway locomotives outside York. It has been used for various films. It is open year round and popular with tourists and locals.
A small cinema in the High Street. It has three screens and is cheaper and less soul-destroying than the big multiplexes.
Owned by Green King, can get pretty rowdy on Friday and Saturday nights, but serves cheap, good quality food, and local (and national) beers.
the Brickies
Pub. Local beers aplenty, but they don't have a lot of time for imported stuff (don't expect any lime in your Corona). Sausage and chips £3. You may also stumble across the old war hero (otherwise known as Jolley) who's always there enjoying a drink or 5 and will be sure to entertain with amazing stories of his youth. it is not in the centre, but if you get lost in Ridgewood and need a pint, it's not too bad.
Slightly pricier, but a nice atmosphere. If ordering food, stick to the menu and don't go for the specials.
The former owner Christopher Nye wrote a book on it. It serves burgers, pizzas, kebabs, and drinks in a sit down diner-like atmosphere. Friendly and the food is of good quality.
Luna
Popular pizza restaurant that is now part of Picture House. You may need to book on Friday and Saturday nights. Boasts a full selection of Italian foods and wines.
Italian restaurant specialising in pizzas, part of a popular Italian restaurant chain.
Indian.
Indian. Also has a take-away menu.
Coffee shop that is open 7 days a week, has a breakfast menu and serves food during the day. More character than Costa and is situated just behind it; popular almost all the time.
Acts as a deli, with a wide selection of meats, cheeses and chocolates and an adorable smell. Few tables. Also serves sandwiches, take away or eat in.
The town's local club, open Friday and Saturday nights. Not a nice place.
formerly Maiden's Head
Popular bar at the top of the town.
A golf course and hotel; set in the Sussex countryside with views over the Downs, its adjoining golf course is up to worldwide level. The hotel is about 10 minutes drive (car is the only method to get in). It also features a spa; expect high prices coupled with high luxury.
A late-Victorian countryhouse set in the Sussex countryside near to Little Horsted - and is in the top 200 hotels in UK and Ireland; it is on the A26; south of Uckfield; it is not cheap, but service is good and the restaurant too has won awards. Queen Elizabeth II used to stay there in her youth and visit the church over the road.
This acts as a spa and is set in beautiful countryside (it also was an old house); deer can often be seen. During summer months the hotel is popular location for weddings, thus it can be difficult to find accommodation on those nights.
Gorgeous little B&B with just four rooms in Georgian mansion.
To the south of Uckfield in Halland (about 3–4 miles out a car is recommended, although there is an infrequent bus route buses up to every hour timetable, opens in PDF ) The campsite also has a fishing lake.
The farm where time stood still. This camping site incorporates 170 years of farming life in the heart of the Sussex Weald Heaven Farm.
A petrol station.
Has a café.
Supermarket with a pharmacy.
A camping and caravaning shop out of the town to the north.
By bus
Uckfield acts as a terminus for many bus routes (31 from Hawards Heath to Uckfield) and as a passing stop for route 29/28 (from Brighton and Lewes to Tunbridge Wells) and route 54 (from Eastbourne…
By train
Walking is the only way to really see the town, since it is fairly small, but for travelling further afield, cars, buses and trains could be necessary.
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