Mayfield, East Sussex
Mayfield in East Sussex Town Guide
About Mayfield, East Sussex
Mayfield, nestled in the High Weald of East Sussex, is a village steeped in history and tradition. Each September, it hosts a carnival commemorating four Protestants executed in 1556, featuring torchlit processions and a bonfire, part of the Sussex bonfire tradition. The village was once a hub of the Wealden iron industry, with many fine houses dating from that era.
The Anglican church of St Dunstan, founded around 960 CE, is notable for its Perpendicular style and iron graves of local ironmasters. Legends link St Dunstan to the village, including a tale of him confronting the devil. Mayfield also has a Roman Catholic church, a Free Church, and a Baptist chapel.
Argos Hill, located between Mayfield and Rotherfield, is known for its Grade II* listed windmill built in the 19th century. The windmill was restored in the 1960s and remains a local landmark.
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Attractions and Activities
Broadoak Table Tennis Club
Broadoak Table Tennis Club has a Senior Club every Wednesday throughout the year from 7.30pm till 9.30pm all abilities welcome. Fees are £4 per week.
Bateman's
‘That’s She! The Only She! Make an honest woman of her – quick!’ was how Rudyard Kipling and his wife, Carrie, felt the first time they saw Bateman’s. Surrounded by the wooded landscape of the Sussex Weald, this 17th-century house, … more
King John´s Nursery & Garden
This romantic 5-acre garden has many mature trees and rhododendrons surviving the 1980s’ hurricane. There are water features and a stunning wild garden with gazebo and pond. Main borders include old roses and herbaceous plantings. The secret garden leads to … more
Accommodation
Battenhurst Meadow B&B
Set in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Battenhurst Meadow Bed and Breakfast is a contemporary house with far reaching views across the High Weald of Sussex, with grounds of just under an acre and ample parking available for guests. … more
Fair Oak Farm
Exclusive hire of a private estate for group stays. Five bedroom grade II listed farmhouse, two-bedroom Oast House, two one-bedroom cottages, a detached studio and two private suites in converted barns, two shepherd huts, two one-bedroom tree houses and a … more
The Middle House
The Middle House is a 16th Century Free House with an extensive bar menu, impressive restaurant and small but cosy hotel. Situated in historic Mayfield.
Restaurants
The Middle House
The Middle House is a 16th Century Free House with an extensive bar menu, impressive restaurant and small but cosy hotel. Situated in historic Mayfield.
Rose and Crown
The Rose & Crown is a quintessential 15th-century village inn located in Burwash, offering a traditional English pub experience. This establishment is renowned for its cosy atmosphere, complete with log fires in the winter and charming flower gardens for the … more
The Bear Inn and Burwash Motel
The Bear Inn and Burwash Motel is a historic establishment that has been welcoming travellers for over 300 years. Situated in the picturesque East Sussex countryside, this family-friendly hotel, village pub, and restaurant combines rustic charm with modern comforts. Guests … more