Tourism
An ideal town for ramblers and naturalists alike from which to base their activities.
Attractions
Uckfield Millennium Green - An open space for community use
Heaven Farm – Nature trail, farm museum and craft and farm shops.
West Park Nature Reserve - Remains of Mesolithic settlement, wet meadow and woodland.
Buxted Park – Large landscaped park.
Transport
Road - The town of Uckfield is situated on the crossroads of the A22 (London to Eastbourne road) and the A26 (Newhaven to Maidstone road)
Rail – Trains run to London Bridge railway station on the “Oxted Line” via East Croydon.
Brief History
Evidence of there being a Stone Age Settlement in Uckfield has been found. It developed in the 13th century as a resting place for pilgrims on the Chichester, Lewes and Canterbury route.
Famous People
Trinny Woodhall – Of “Trinny and Susannah”
Lord Lucan – Wanted in connection with the killing of the family nanny.
Nicholas Van Hoogstraten – Property developer.
Approximate Population
In 2007 the population was recorded at 13,873
Nearest Tourist Information Centre
Lewes
187 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2DE
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 483448
Email: lewestic@lewes.go.uk
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