[Sussex] Where in Sussex

[Hampster Gull]

Some NSC advice would be helpful.

After several decades away I’m thinking that perhaps i should return to Sussex. I used to live in Hove but I’m thinking more of a small town or large village. Needs to have a thriving community, so pubs (maybe three or four), some shops, a few restaurants etc. Ideally on or close to the sea but not necessarily. Needs to be sellable to the better half who quite likes picturesque.

Where in Sussex would you recommend me to check out?

 

[Biscuit Barrel]

I like steyning and Henfield.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

I don’t live there but Arundel is pretty decent. Has the pubs and a castle too.

 

[Lethargic]

There are no small villages anymore new housing estates being built everywhere.

In all seriousness plenty of choice out there but for your description I would look at villages in the SD National Park to give you some protection over too much development

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[Swansman]

Horsham obviously

 

[maltaseagull]

Upper Beeding?

 

[stewart12]

rustington/east preston/angerming probably ticks most of your boxes

we moved to EP in the summer and love it

 

[BN41Albion]

I don’t live there but Arundel is pretty decent. Has the pubs and a castle too.

You're hard to please, must be up there as one of the most picturesque small towns in the country, let alone county!

 

[LANGDON SEAGULL]

Lewes - I moved here two months ago and love the place


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[Mayonaise]

Bolnore Village on the outskirts of Haywards Heath (mainline train links to brighton/london) or Cuckfield

 

[schmunk]

Ferring?

Very good community and amenities for those of, ahem, advancing years.

 

[Hampster Gull]

Ferring?

Very good community and amenities for those of, ahem, advancing years.

what you trying to say

 

[AmexRuislip]

Sidley

 

[theboybilly]

Shoreham-by-Sea. I love living here

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Ferring?

Very good community and amenities for those of, ahem, advancing years.

We were looking at Ferring - get a lot more for your buck but getting back to Brighton and back for friends and family is a nightmare. We have opted for Henfield and will hopefully get our move sorted in the new year. Have had enough of Brighton and Hove and it’s council after 60+ years. Looking forward to better accommodation and lifestyle in advancing years!

 

[Sirnormangall]

I thought this thread was going to be about “where’s Jimmy’s hole” ( oo er) on Radio Sussex.

I think Rottingdean might tick most of your boxes.

 

[Ⓩ-Ⓐ-Ⓜ-Ⓞ-Ⓡ-Ⓐ]

Forest Row is pretty nice, although pricey. A bit more cosmopolitan than most Sussex villages.

 

[Jesus Gul]

Preston Village

 

[Tokyohands]

I grew up in Shoreham and loved it. Not lived there for 20 years plus so it's no doubt changed a bit but the location by the river, downs and sea is excellent. Last time I was over I stayed in Cuckfield for a while, thought that's a really nice place.

 

[Chicken Run]

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