About Heathfield and the surrounding area
Heathfield is located 60 miles south of London, in the county of Sussex, and the district of Wealden.
Heathfield is a small historic market town with a big view. Standing on a ridge, it is surrounded by beautiful, rolling Sussex countryside and has magnificent vistas to the south from the High Street. Heathfield is 16 miles from the coastal town of Eastbourne and 17 miles from the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. The Parish covers an area of approximately 125 square miles, and includes the town of Heathfield, the villages of Waldron, Cross-in-Hand, Broad Oak, Old Heathfield and part of Punnetts Town.
The Parish is an important local shopping, employment and service centre, serving a wide rural catchment area. It still retains its links with the farming industry, which has shaped the surrounding countryside over the centuries.
The twin parishes of Heathfield and Waldron have a total population of over 11,000 people, scattered amongst several centres. The present village of Old Heathfield was the original location of the settlement. Cade Street is the site of the Heathfield Beacon and the memorial to Jack Cade, who in 1450 led an insurrection of the common people. He was reputedly killed, near to where the memorial is sited, by Sheriff Alexander Iden of Kent.
The College plays an important part of the town’s community. With links to the local parish council, and the local charity the ‘Heathfield Partnership’, the College takes part in local events such as fairs, bonfires, and carnivals.
A Sussex location
The county of Sussex in the South East of England has good transport links to London. To the West of Heathfield, the picturesque county town of Lewes, surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, and Brighton and Hove a seaside resort renowned for its diverse communities, shopping areas, large and vibrant cultural, music and arts scene. To the South lies Eastbourne another seaside resort which derives a large and increasing income from tourism, with revenue from traditional seaside attractions augmented by conferences, public events and cultural sightseeing. To the North lies the larger town of Tunbridge Wells, Kent the bustling 18th Century spa town.
How to find us
Heathfield Community College is located just off the B2096. Coming from Heathfield High Street travelling east on the A265 towards Broad Oak. The College is signposted from this road, where you should take a right hand turn about 1/3 mile after the crossroads coming out of town.
Our contact details are;
Heathfield Community College
Cade Street
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 8RJ
Telephone: 01435 866066
Email: [email protected]