West Firle

Settlement in Sussex Lewes

England

West Firle

Flowers in the Beanstalk Tea Garden
Flowers in the Beanstalk Tea Garden Credit: Ian Cunliffe

West Firle is a small village located in the county of East Sussex, England. Situated roughly four miles east of the historic town of Lewes, West Firle is part of the civil parish of Firle. The village lies within the stunning South Downs National Park, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

West Firle is home to a population of around 200 people, making it a tight-knit and close community. The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages, many of which date back several centuries. The local church, St. Peter's, is a prominent feature of the village, with its striking architecture and historical significance.

The village is also renowned for its beautiful landscapes, attracting nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding South Downs offer numerous walking and cycling opportunities, providing breathtaking views of the countryside. Nearby attractions include Firle Place, a stunning Tudor country house and gardens, which is open to the public.

Despite its small size, West Firle benefits from several amenities. The village boasts a local pub, The Ram Inn, which serves traditional English food and drinks. Additionally, a village hall serves as a community hub, hosting various events and gatherings throughout the year.

Overall, West Firle offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, perfect for those seeking a rural escape. With its rich history, natural beauty, and strong sense of community, the village provides a quintessential English countryside experience.

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West Firle Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.843857/0.08658748 or Grid Reference TQ4707. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flowers in the Beanstalk Tea Garden
Flowers in the Beanstalk Tea Garden
Door in Firle
Door in Firle
View WNW towards Mount Caburn This was taken from the permissive path that links the Old Coach Road to Charleston Farmhouse.
View WNW towards Mount Caburn
This was taken from the permissive path that links the Old Coach Road to Charleston Farmhouse.
America Farm Just barns, with a dew pond to the left.
America Farm
Just barns, with a dew pond to the left.
Radio station, Beddingham Hill At least partly Sussex Police.
Radio station, Beddingham Hill
At least partly Sussex Police.
Ruin, America Farm At a little remove from the current barns, this site was later than the barn site, which appeared on maps in late Victorian times beside an older dew pond. This site is early 20th century, probably a house from its general appearance on maps.
Ruin, America Farm
At a little remove from the current barns, this site was later than the barn site, which appeared on maps in late Victorian times beside an older dew pond. This site is early 20th century, probably a house from its general appearance on maps.
Bridleway heading south from Beddingham Hill Bridleway Beddingham 4c.
Bridleway heading south from Beddingham Hill
Bridleway Beddingham 4c.
Sheep on Beddingham Hill
Sheep on Beddingham Hill
Cattle grid, Beddingham Hill
Cattle grid, Beddingham Hill
View north from Beddingham Hill The white patch is the chalk pit at Glynde, which is further left.
View north from Beddingham Hill
The white patch is the chalk pit at Glynde, which is further left.
Bostal down from Beddingham Hill A public byway, with a tarmac surface, now in poor repair, that was probably laid to improve access to the radio station on the hill.
Bostal down from Beddingham Hill
A public byway, with a tarmac surface, now in poor repair, that was probably laid to improve access to the radio station on the hill.
View towards Beddingham church from Beddingham Hill
View towards Beddingham church from Beddingham Hill
Anthills on the hill
Anthills on the hill
December flowers Gorse, of course.
December flowers
Gorse, of course.
Firle Village Hall Built as a reading room by public subscription to honour the Gage family, owners of much of the village and land around.
Firle Village Hall
Built as a reading room by public subscription to honour the Gage family, owners of much of the village and land around.
Firle Stores The shop, as well as many of the houses in the village, is owned by the estate - had it been in private hands it could very easily have been converted to residential use
Firle Stores
The shop, as well as many of the houses in the village, is owned by the estate - had it been in private hands it could very easily have been converted to residential use
Beanstalk at Firle Cottage on the old coach road near to Firle village, welcome stop for weary walkers providing teas at weekends in summer in secluded garden to rear
Beanstalk at Firle
Cottage on the old coach road near to Firle village, welcome stop for weary walkers providing teas at weekends in summer in secluded garden to rear
Firle Place staircase Firle Place features in the list compiled by Simon Jenkins of the top hundred houses - some of the finest artwork and furniture - in a superb parkland below the scarp slopes  of the South Downs.
Firle Place staircase
Firle Place features in the list compiled by Simon Jenkins of the top hundred houses - some of the finest artwork and furniture - in a superb parkland below the scarp slopes of the South Downs.
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West Firle is located at Grid Ref: TQ4707 (Lat: 50.843857, Lng: 0.08658748)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.843857,0.08658748
Pub
The Ram Inn
Wikidata: Q26515777
Lat/Long: 50.847499/0.0853786
Post Office
Firle Post Office
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: BN8 6NY
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-13:00
Ref Pol Id: 3278
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1559079/firle
Lat/Long: 50.8460059/0.086929
Firle
Is In: East Sussex
Place: village
Lat/Long: 50.8467868/0.0860585
Firle War Memorial
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 50.8457175/0.0869062
Intermittent: yes
Natural: spring
Seasonal: yes
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 50.8423899/0.0878445
Material: wood
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.8442561/0.0852841
Material: wood
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.8444212/0.0869142
Material: wood
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.844661/0.0812827
Material: wood
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.8446939/0.0835547
Material: wood
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.8451404/0.081713
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 09:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: BN8 560
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 50.8458993/0.0868512
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 2
Lat/Long: 50.8450487/0.0879483
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 2
Lat/Long: 50.8450868/0.0875647
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 2
Lat/Long: 50.844898/0.0879416
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 2
Lat/Long: 50.8449293/0.0882353
Public Bookcase
Firle exchange
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Disused Amenity: telephone
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 50.8459207/0.0869056
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 50.8464209/0.0855067
Burning Sky Brewery
Addr Housename: Place Farm
Craft: brewery
Product: beer
Website: https://www.burningskybeer.com/
Lat/Long: 50.8445382/0.0868934
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 50.8464243/0.0854996
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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