East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Cuckfield

Cuckfield is a town in East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom, home to about 3,500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 62 churches, 29 parks, 29 forts & heritage and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Borde Hill Garden (3 km), Scrase Valley (5 km) and St George's (8 km).

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Cuckfield, East Sussex
Cuckfield, East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cuckfield at a glance

Location
East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,500
Coordinates
51.0107° N, 0.1407° W
Places within 50 km
189 (189 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Cuckfield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cuckfield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Cuckfield

86 churches within 100 km of Cuckfield. The closest is St George's (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cuckfield

65 parks within 100 km of Cuckfield. The closest is Borde Hill Garden (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Cuckfield

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cuckfield. The closest is Sedgwick Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cuckfield

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cuckfield. The closest is Leonardslee Gardens (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cuckfield

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cuckfield. The closest is Wolstonbury Hill (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cuckfield

14 museums within 100 km of Cuckfield. The closest is Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cuckfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cuckfield
  2. 8 km St George's · church, East Sussex
  3. 6 km Scrase Valley · park, East Sussex
  4. 3 km Borde Hill Garden · garden, East Sussex
  5. 7 km Wakehurst · park, East Sussex
  6. 16 km Leonardslee Gardens · garden, West Sussex
  7. 10 km Back to Cuckfield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cuckfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6286St George's (8 km)
    Parks2965Borde Hill Garden (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2941Sedgwick Castle (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2230Leonardslee Gardens (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1519Wolstonbury Hill (14 km)
    Museums1014Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (13 km)
    Treks913Walk To Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park (13 km)
    Beaches & coast67Beach House Park (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs26Noor Mosque (17 km)
    Other attractions34Monk's House (28 km)
    Temples12Shree Swaminarayan Temple (25 km)
    Buddhist sites02Cittaviveka (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Arlington Reservoir (36 km)
    Caves01Chislehurst Caves (58 km)

    Cuckfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cuckfield?

    Borde Hill Garden (garden, about 3 km), Scrase Valley (park, about 5 km), St George's (church, about 8 km), Wakehurst (park, about 9 km), Leonardslee Gardens (garden, about 10 km), Saint Peter's Church (church, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cuckfield?

    189 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 29 parks, 29 forts & heritage, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Cuckfield?

    St George's, about 8 km by road; Saint Peter's Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cuckfield?

    Borde Hill Garden, about 3 km by road; Scrase Valley (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cuckfield?

    Sedgwick Castle, about 16 km by road; Knepp Castle (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cuckfield?

    Start in Cuckfield, visit St George's, then Scrase Valley, then Borde Hill Garden, then Wakehurst, then Leonardslee Gardens, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cuckfield?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Cuckfield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cuckfield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cuckfield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.