Polegate is an interesting town positioned between the South Downs and the Weald, in the county of East Sussex, and it is home to nearly eight thousand people. The town sits just five miles from the seaside resort of Eastbourne with its 1000' pier, and only four miles from the ancient Market town of Hailsham. From its humble beginnings the town grew and expanded during the 19th Century when it became home to many of the railway's workers who laboured laying the tracks linking the towns of Eastbourne and Hastings. After the closure of the line it became an attractive walk and cycle track known as the Cuckoo Trail where walkers and cyclists can enjoy their journey to Eastbourne or Heathfield. There are many pubs to sample a coffee or something a little stronger, restaurants in the town centre, and there is also a good choice of shops lining the High Street offering something different, and although surrounded by modern houses artists will enjoy the impressive windmill which was built in 1817 and is still working today. There is always the opportunity to venture into the great outdoors where walks through the stunning wooded countryside nearby is bound to please.
Attraction
Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail
English Wine Centre
Filching Manor Motor Museum
Care Home
Cottage
Darwin Cottage
Oak Cottage
Owl Cottage
Dentist
Doctor
Dr C M Bedford-Turner & Partners
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Bradley Hone
Halifax Property Services
Hampshires
Pub and Bar
Barley Mow
Dinkum
Eight Bells
Old Oak Inn
Sussex Ox
Thoroughbred
School
Self-Catering
Taxi
Country-Wide Taxis
Direct Travel Taxis
Eclipse Taxis
Shops
Antiques
Activities
Folkington Manor Stables(Riding)
Places to Stay near Polegate
Premier Inn Eastbourne (Polegate) (0.71 miles)
Darwin Cottage (2.49 miles)
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This charming and recently refurbished Grade II listed flint barn conversion is ideally located 7 miles from Eastbourne's traditional seaside attractions – perfect for enjoying the myriad ... More
Premier Inn Eastbourne (2.52 miles)
The Corn Exchange (2.74 miles)
This bed and breakfast offers clean, comfortable accommodation. The Corn Exchange also has a cafe, a bar and restaurant, a traditional real-ale bar, a nightclub and function room.
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Ocklynge Manor (3.23 miles)
Ocklynge Manor was awarded 3rd place in "The Independent's 50 Best British Bed & Breakfasts 2007. This 300 year old Grade 2 listed house, sits within a 3/4 acre ... More
Downland Hotel (3.48 miles)
Boship Farm Hotel (3.94 miles)
The Boship Farm Hotel is set within 17 acres of beautiful grounds with many features of a lovely 17th century farmhouse forming the core of the hotel. Good food is served in friendly surroundings and ... More | visit website
Leeward Quay (3.94 miles)
Luxury 'lifestyle' contemporary interior designed apartment finished to a high specification set within the heart of the Marina in a quiet location with stunning views out over the locks and ... More
The Boat House (3.97 miles)
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