West Hoathly
Nearby Gravetye Manor was built for the Infield family in 1598 and paid for with money from the local iron industry. The fantastic gardens are a more recent addition and were laid out by William Robinson, a former gardening correspondent of The Times, after he bough the house in 1884. Gravetye Manor is now one of the best hotels in West Sussex.
Another reason for a trip to West Hoathly is the Priest House. It is thought the Priest House was built in the 15th century by monks from Lewes Priory before it became a private house. It is now a good museum which is owned by the Sussex Archaeological Society.
The Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place is close to West Hoathly, a mile or so to the south west.
WEST HOATHLY INFORMATION
Gravetye Manor
Award winning hotel, restaurant and gardens north of West Hoathly.
West Hoathley Parish Council
West Hoathley Parish Council's attractive official website.
Highbrook Village Hall
Gives details of classes and events at Highbrook Village Hall, including pilates classes and the occasional performances of the Hammingden Tipteerers Mummers.
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church is at North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex, RH19 4PP. The parish of West Hoathly includes the separate settlements of West Hoathly, Sharpthorne and Highbrook.West Hoathly church was built in 1090 and has been expanding every since. One of the features of the church is the rhyme carved on one of the church bells which says Here I am set on high, by the folks of West Hoathly.
Another feature of the church is the modern memorial to local woman Anne Tree, unlucky enough to burned at the stake in 1556 for her Protestant beliefs - a depressing reminder that for most of human history organised religion has been more or less totally intolerant of dissenters and rival religions.
The Priest House
The Sussex Past website gives up to date details of opening times at the Priest House at West Hoathly.
West Hoathly School
West Hoathly Church of England Primary School is at North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex RH19 4QG.
West Hoathly Bowls Club
The West Hoathly Bowls Club website is sometimes blank - but if you're interested in taking up bowls, you can find out more about bowls clubs in Sussex here.
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