Within the rolling hills of the South Downs you can find a village that looks like something out of a Harry Potter scene with great hillside walks and historic cottages. Ditchling, is just an hour from Surrey and boasts Tudor properties and great pubs. If you’re looking for somewhere new to explore for a couple of hours, but don’t want to travel too far, Ditchling offers the perfect opportunity for a change of scenery.
The village features a collection of mediaeval houses, it has around 40 listed buildings in total, creating a quaint place to go for a stroll . One of the most iconic properties is one once owned by Anne of Cleves, gifted to her by King Henry VIII. Wings Place was handed to the former queen in 1541 following her divorce from one of Britain's most notorious kings.
Just outside of the village is a National Trust site perfect for a ramble, called Ditchling Beacon. The spot is believed to be 248 metres above sea-level and is the highest point in East Sussex. Ditchling Beacon is seven miles north of Brighton and offers a 360 view across Sussex out to sea.
It was once used as a hill fort to provide a warning of incoming invasion from the Spanish Armada. Wonderful walks Those wanting to take a stroll across Ditchling Beacon can follow AllTrails circular route . This is around 6.
4 kilometres in length and would take around two hours to complete, it’s a National Trust site so members can park for free, non members will need to pay to park. Cows also roam around in.
