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Polegate

East Sussex

Website: East Sussex Community Rail Partnership

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Alfriston area bus routes map

Charleston Farmhouse - by bus then ½ mile
The home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant who transformed the house by painting the walls, doors and furniture in their own style. Charleston became the country meeting place of the Bloomsbury group of artists, writers and intellectuals. Guided tours WThFS. Walled garden. Tearoom. Tel. 01323 811265.
Open*: Apr-Oct, WThFSSu & BH 1400-1800, last admission 1700.
Website: www.charleston.org.uk
Bus: Michelham & Middle Farm Rambler (MMFR) to entrance drive (½ mile), Apr-Oct Sun & BH only, hourly, one-way circular route returning to Berwick station, MMFR timetable. Cuckmere Community Bus tel. 01323 870920. Buses also operate from Lewes.

Middle Farm - by bus
A working family farm at the foot of the South Downs. Jersey cows, pigs, sheep and other farm animals. Children's playground. Farm shop. Restaurant and picnic area. Tel. 01323 811411.
Open*: Daily 1000-1700.
Website: www.middlefarm.com
Bus: Michelham & Middle Farm Rambler (MMFR) to entrance, Apr-Oct Sun & BH only, hourly, one-way circular route returning to Berwick station, MMFR timetable. Cuckmere Community Bus tel. 01323 870920. Buses also operate from Lewes.

English Wine Centre - by bus
Wine cellars, museum, vine garden, wine tours and tastings. Tel. 01323 870164.
Open*: Daily 1000-1700.
Website: www.englishwine.co.uk
Bus: 126, 26 or MMFR to entrance, 10 minutes journey. See Alfriston Clergy House below.

Drusillas Zoo Park - by bus
A wide variety of animals in naturalistic environments, including meerkats and a walk-through bat enclosure. Petworld, miniature railway, adventure playground. Compete in the Zoolympics! Café and restaurant. Tel. 01323 874100.
Open*: Daily 1000-1700 (1600 in winter).
Website: www.drusillas.co.uk
Bus: 126, 26 or MMFR to entrance, 10 minutes journey. See Alfriston Clergy House below.

Alfriston map Alfriston Clergy House NT - by bus
A medieval thatched cottage with a picturesque garden. This was the first building to be acquired by the National Trust. Tel. 01323 870001.
Open*: Apr-Oct MWThSSu 1000-1700, Nov-mid Dec MWThSSu1100-1600.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: 126, 26 or MMFR to Alfriston Square, 15 minutes journey. 126: M-S, every 2-3 hours. Traveline tel. 0871 200 2233. 26: Sun & BH only, every 2 hours, 26 timetable. MMFR (Michelham & Middle Farm Rambler): Apr-Oct Sun & BH only, hourly, one-way circular route returning to Berwick station, MMFR timetable. Cuckmere Community Bus tel. 01323 870920. Buses also operate from Berwick, Lewes and Seaford.

Websites: www.alfriston-village.co.uk | www.alfriston.net

National Rail Enquiries tel. 0845 748 4950.

Other stations on the same route:
Haywards Heath / Brighton - Lewes - Glynde - Berwick - Polegate - Eastbourne - Pevensey & Westham / Bay - Bexhill - Hastings

The information is provided in good faith, but errors are possible and details may change at short notice. Please confirm information using the links or telephone numbers provided. If you find an error please let me know so that I can correct it.
* Opening dates and times are approximate, please check before visiting.