English Heritage sites near Burwash Parish
1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD
7 miles from Burwash 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.
BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
8 miles from Burwash 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.
PEVENSEY CASTLE
12 miles from Burwash 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.
CAMBER CASTLE
16 miles from Burwash Parish
Enjoy a guided tour around this historic castle built by Henry VIII. Camber Castle lies between Rye and Winchelsea. The ruin of an unaltered artillery fort designed to guard the port of Rye.
SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
18 miles from Burwash Parish
The ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep, with panoramic views over East Sussex and the Kentish Weald.
HORNE'S PLACE CHAPEL
18 miles from Burwash Parish
A rare survival of a fine domestic chapel, built for William Horne in 1366 and attached to his timber-framed manor house, which was attacked during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
Churches in Burwash Parish
St Bartholomew, Burwash
High Street
BURWASH
Etchingham
07856 256 174
This is a thriving and friendly parish with services attended by all age groups and a high quality of music. There is a mixture of traditional and modern liturgies to encourage and inspire every taste. Services are held every Sunday at 10am (and Evensong at 6pm on the first Sunday of the month).
St. Bartholomew's is a stone and clay-tile church in the typical local style, originating in the 11th century, extensively enlarged in Victorian times but retaining much of the earlier periods. Rudyard Kipling lived at nearby Batemans (NT). The door is open every day but is locked at dusk. A guide book is available inside the west entrance.
Level wheelchair access is available before services and by appointment at other times; or the west entrance is negotiable with help. Toilets and a large public car park are in the village centre, about 300m west of the church. The nearest railway station is Etchingham, 2 miles east along the main A265.
St Philip's
Burwash Common
07710820987
https://www.facebook.com/stphilipburwash
Our beautifully situated and lovely church is well worth a visit.
We are just down the road from Burwash and Bateman's, heading towards Lewes.
Built 150 years ago, St Philip's was a result of the vision of the Trower Sisters who founded the church and later the school and finally a parish with its own clergy.
We are part of the United Benefice of Burwash, Burwash Weald and Etchingham with the Rector, Thomas (the boss) based in Burwash and our own Vicar, Graham, based in Burwash Common.
We are a village church with a wide range of worship and activities.
The church is open every day for those who want some peace - the late afternoon sunlight through the odd red and blue West windows is particularly heavenly.
For those thinking of getting married or having a christening here - congratulations! Please do get in touch with us for more information.
You may want to note that we are opposite the Pavilion, with which we share a Car Park, which makes an ideal venue for a reception. And we are just a 10 minute brisk walk from the Wheel pub.
Pubs in Burwash Parish
Bear
High Street, Burwash, TN19 7ET
(01435) 882540
bear-inn-hotel-burwash.co.uk
Bell Inn
Burwash Weald Conservative Club
Rose & Crown
Ham Lane, Burwash, TN19 7ER
(01435) 882600
theroseandcrownburwash.co.uk/
Wheel Inn
Heathfield Road, Burwash Weald, TN19 7LA
(01435) 882299
thewheelinnburwash.org