Hyfield Stable guidebook

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Hyfield Stable guidebook

Food scene

The Runt In Tun Inn is conveniently located literally 2 minutes walk from Hyfield Stable. The Runt serves real ales from local breweries such as Harveys of Lewes and Three Acre ales. They have an excellent menu of home cooked foods catering for everyone. There is a delightful garden and outside eating area to the side and rear and a play area for the children.
Runt-In-Tun Inn
The Runt In Tun Inn is conveniently located literally 2 minutes walk from Hyfield Stable. The Runt serves real ales from local breweries such as Harveys of Lewes and Three Acre ales. They have an excellent menu of home cooked foods catering for everyone. There is a delightful garden and outside eating area to the side and rear and a play area for the children.
The Heathfield Tavern is a pub and restaurant situated 1.6 miles from hyfield Stable which is approximately a 3 minute drive or 30 minute walk. They have an excellent menu available.
The Heathfield Tavern
Station Road
The Heathfield Tavern is a pub and restaurant situated 1.6 miles from hyfield Stable which is approximately a 3 minute drive or 30 minute walk. They have an excellent menu available.
The Gun Inn is an excellent country pub and restaurant situated just outside Heathfield, approximately 10 minutes by car. It has a superb menu available and a very attractive garden and outside dining area.
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The Gun Inn
Gun Hill
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The Gun Inn is an excellent country pub and restaurant situated just outside Heathfield, approximately 10 minutes by car. It has a superb menu available and a very attractive garden and outside dining area.
The Star, Old Heathfield is a very traditional 14th Century Inn with inglenook fireplaces specialising in seasonal produce within homemade, traditional and international cuisine. It is situated approximately 5 minutes drive or 40 minute walk from Hyfield Stable.
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The Star Inn
Church Street
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The Star, Old Heathfield is a very traditional 14th Century Inn with inglenook fireplaces specialising in seasonal produce within homemade, traditional and international cuisine. It is situated approximately 5 minutes drive or 40 minute walk from Hyfield Stable.
Indian restaurant and takeaway situated in Station Road, Heathfield.
Curry Inn
4 Station Approach
Indian restaurant and takeaway situated in Station Road, Heathfield.
Chinese and Thai takeaway situated in Station Road, Heathfield.
Yaw's Kitchen
1 Station Rd
Chinese and Thai takeaway situated in Station Road, Heathfield.
Located in the heart of Horam Village, just 15 minutes walk from Hyfield Stable. They have delicious home made food, cakes, milkshakes and breakfasts. Open Wednesday-Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-4pm
Tpodz Tea Room
Located in the heart of Horam Village, just 15 minutes walk from Hyfield Stable. They have delicious home made food, cakes, milkshakes and breakfasts. Open Wednesday-Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-4pm
In my opinion, the best fish and chips around!! Located just 5 minutes drive away in Station Road, Heathfield.
Taylors Fish Bar
6 Station Approach
In my opinion, the best fish and chips around!! Located just 5 minutes drive away in Station Road, Heathfield.
Lakeside Horam is a family run cafe/Bistro/Bar offering a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, a little bite or just a glass of wine in the converted barn or beer garden. Lakeside Horam overlooks lakes and woodland and has a great play area for the younger children. Dogs are also welcome inside and out!
Lakeside Horam
A267
Lakeside Horam is a family run cafe/Bistro/Bar offering a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, a little bite or just a glass of wine in the converted barn or beer garden. Lakeside Horam overlooks lakes and woodland and has a great play area for the younger children. Dogs are also welcome inside and out!
THE ORGINAL BREWERY We brew at Gun Hill, on a beautiful 140 acre organic mixed farm in the Sussex Weald. The farm has a history of hop growing and some survive to this day in the hedgerows. It’s a lovely place to be and a lovely place to brew. In 2014 we spent a year refitting a barn, and installing all the equipment ourselves, before selling our first pint in January 2015. In making our beer we aim to tread lightly on our surroundings. We generate much of our own power from a 15kw solar array; heating from a wood powered boiler and our spent grains keep the local livestock happy. All the water used for brewing comes from our own spring source deep below the organically farmed land. The water is microfiltered and UV treated to ensure its purity without the need for chemicals. It’s delicious and great for brewing. THE NEW BREWERY Five years on from launch, plenty of awards and some 2 million pints later, by 2020 we were a team of 9 and when we started moving fermenters outside, it was obvious that to keep moving forward, we were going to need a bigger boat. We couldn’t expand in our current building, and really didn’t want to move away from the spring water and the farm. Both of which are part of our DNA. So we looked into the idea of actually building Brewery 2.0 from scratch here in the beautiful spot you can see below. In August 2020 we were granted planning permission and began building in September. Designed to appear as a cluster of farm buildings, the brewery is divided into three separate spaces: The coldstore, production space and Taproom. We moved in March 2022. Below are some photos of the build.
Gun Brewery
Gun Hill
THE ORGINAL BREWERY We brew at Gun Hill, on a beautiful 140 acre organic mixed farm in the Sussex Weald. The farm has a history of hop growing and some survive to this day in the hedgerows. It’s a lovely place to be and a lovely place to brew. In 2014 we spent a year refitting a barn, and installing all the equipment ourselves, before selling our first pint in January 2015. In making our beer we aim to tread lightly on our surroundings. We generate much of our own power from a 15kw solar array; heating from a wood powered boiler and our spent grains keep the local livestock happy. All the water used for brewing comes from our own spring source deep below the organically farmed land. The water is microfiltered and UV treated to ensure its purity without the need for chemicals. It’s delicious and great for brewing. THE NEW BREWERY Five years on from launch, plenty of awards and some 2 million pints later, by 2020 we were a team of 9 and when we started moving fermenters outside, it was obvious that to keep moving forward, we were going to need a bigger boat. We couldn’t expand in our current building, and really didn’t want to move away from the spring water and the farm. Both of which are part of our DNA. So we looked into the idea of actually building Brewery 2.0 from scratch here in the beautiful spot you can see below. In August 2020 we were granted planning permission and began building in September. Designed to appear as a cluster of farm buildings, the brewery is divided into three separate spaces: The coldstore, production space and Taproom. We moved in March 2022. Below are some photos of the build.
The Star Inn is a true family pub. Owned by the Lefort family for over a generation, Paul Lefort, continues the heritage. He’s created a friendly, welcoming environment for couples, seniors, parents and children. Recently listed in The Good Beer Guide, you know where to come for a selection of the real ales, beers, ciders and exceptional wines. Divine food, a homely, warm atmosphere and hosts who enjoy what they do are the trademarks of The Star Inn. On those long-awaited summer months, why not savour your cool drink in the tranquil garden? When the season turns, you could stretch out in front of the open fire with a newspaper and bowl of homemade soup.
The Star Inn
The Star Inn is a true family pub. Owned by the Lefort family for over a generation, Paul Lefort, continues the heritage. He’s created a friendly, welcoming environment for couples, seniors, parents and children. Recently listed in The Good Beer Guide, you know where to come for a selection of the real ales, beers, ciders and exceptional wines. Divine food, a homely, warm atmosphere and hosts who enjoy what they do are the trademarks of The Star Inn. On those long-awaited summer months, why not savour your cool drink in the tranquil garden? When the season turns, you could stretch out in front of the open fire with a newspaper and bowl of homemade soup.
The Pink Cabbage Co is a fabulous bistro coffee shop offering a superb choice of freshly made dishes, ideal for brunch and lunch. Located in the old station house, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Open Monday to Saturday 9:30-4:30 and Sunday 10-2
The Pink Cabbage Co.
The Pink Cabbage Co is a fabulous bistro coffee shop offering a superb choice of freshly made dishes, ideal for brunch and lunch. Located in the old station house, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Open Monday to Saturday 9:30-4:30 and Sunday 10-2

Nature Walks

The Cuckoo Trail is a 14-mile footpath and cycleway which runs from Hampden Park to Heathfield. It passes through the towns of Polegate and Hailsham, as well as the villages of Hellingly and Horam. It passes through some spectacular countryside and has plenty of picnic areas and benches along the way for a refreshment stop! If you fancy hiring some bikes to make the most of the whole trail, this can be done by contacting Country Bike via their website www.countrybike.co.uk. They have bikes located on the trail in Horam but they also offer a delivery service. They are priced around £25 per bike per day. There is an entrance to The Cuckoo Trail directly opposite The Runt in Tun Inn, so its literally 2 minutes from Hyfield Stable.
Cuckoo Trail
Cuckoo Trail
The Cuckoo Trail is a 14-mile footpath and cycleway which runs from Hampden Park to Heathfield. It passes through the towns of Polegate and Hailsham, as well as the villages of Hellingly and Horam. It passes through some spectacular countryside and has plenty of picnic areas and benches along the way for a refreshment stop! If you fancy hiring some bikes to make the most of the whole trail, this can be done by contacting Country Bike via their website www.countrybike.co.uk. They have bikes located on the trail in Horam but they also offer a delivery service. They are priced around £25 per bike per day. There is an entrance to The Cuckoo Trail directly opposite The Runt in Tun Inn, so its literally 2 minutes from Hyfield Stable.
Sapperton Woods is an ancient woodland and is situated just a few minutes walk to the rear of the property. It is beautiful all year round, but especially in Spring where you"ll see an abundance of bluebells and wood anemones. The walk can be accessed by a public footpath down the side of The Runt In Tun Pub.
Sapperton Wood
Sapperton Woods is an ancient woodland and is situated just a few minutes walk to the rear of the property. It is beautiful all year round, but especially in Spring where you"ll see an abundance of bluebells and wood anemones. The walk can be accessed by a public footpath down the side of The Runt In Tun Pub.
Horam Manor Farm is a cluster of traditional barns in a setting of unspoilt Sussex countryside. Once a site of the Wealden Iron industry, the farm offers a wide range of habitats including open grassland, meadows, ancient woodlands, streams and Tudor hammer ponds. Horam Manor Farm is in the village of Horam, on the A267 between Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne.
Horam Manor Fishery
Horam Manor Farm is a cluster of traditional barns in a setting of unspoilt Sussex countryside. Once a site of the Wealden Iron industry, the farm offers a wide range of habitats including open grassland, meadows, ancient woodlands, streams and Tudor hammer ponds. Horam Manor Farm is in the village of Horam, on the A267 between Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne.

City/town information

Eastbourne is a pretty south coast seaside town located 15 miles from Maynards Green which is about a 30 minute drive. There is plenty of parking on the seafront if you fancy a stroll on the promenade with lots of cafes to stop off at! The town centre has a large selection of high street shops and has a large indoor shopping centre called The Beacon.
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Eastbourne
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Eastbourne is a pretty south coast seaside town located 15 miles from Maynards Green which is about a 30 minute drive. There is plenty of parking on the seafront if you fancy a stroll on the promenade with lots of cafes to stop off at! The town centre has a large selection of high street shops and has a large indoor shopping centre called The Beacon.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a spa town in Kent, England, 30 miles southeast of central London, 16 miles from Maynards Green (30 minute drive). It lies close to the border with East Sussex on the northern edge of the High Weald, whose sandstone geology is exemplified by the rock formation High Rocks. The town has some fabulous shops and boutiques including a large Fenwicks within the Royal Victoria shopping centre. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from!
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Royal Tunbridge Wells
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Royal Tunbridge Wells is a spa town in Kent, England, 30 miles southeast of central London, 16 miles from Maynards Green (30 minute drive). It lies close to the border with East Sussex on the northern edge of the High Weald, whose sandstone geology is exemplified by the rock formation High Rocks. The town has some fabulous shops and boutiques including a large Fenwicks within the Royal Victoria shopping centre. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from!
Brighton is a cosmopolitan city famous for its stunning seaside, soaring observation tower, and iconic Palace Pier. It is known throughout the United Kingdom for its open-minded community and LGBTQ+ population, as well as its bohemian atmosphere and eco-friendly spirit and not to forget Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. and the South Downs. There is a huge variety of shops, restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes, literally something for everyone!
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Brighton
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Brighton is a cosmopolitan city famous for its stunning seaside, soaring observation tower, and iconic Palace Pier. It is known throughout the United Kingdom for its open-minded community and LGBTQ+ population, as well as its bohemian atmosphere and eco-friendly spirit and not to forget Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. and the South Downs. There is a huge variety of shops, restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes, literally something for everyone!
Horam is the closest village to Maynards Green, situated 2 miles from Hyfield Stable making it a 15-20 minute walk or a 2 minute drive away. Here you'll find a Co-Op local supermarket, a butchers, newsagent, barbers, petrol station plus several other small local shops.
Horam
Horam is the closest village to Maynards Green, situated 2 miles from Hyfield Stable making it a 15-20 minute walk or a 2 minute drive away. Here you'll find a Co-Op local supermarket, a butchers, newsagent, barbers, petrol station plus several other small local shops.

Neighbourhoods

Heathfield and Waldron is a civil parish within the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. Heathfield is surrounded by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Heathfield and Waldron
Heathfield and Waldron is a civil parish within the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. Heathfield is surrounded by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Family days out

With over 25,000 square feet of trampoline-based fun located in Heathfield, Urban Jump is the ideal destination for friends, families, groups, and teams to enjoy a fun day out. For a 4th year running, they are the recipients of TripAdvisor’s coveted ‘Travellers’ Choice Award’, ranking Urban Jump amongst their top 10% worldwide attractions, something we’re immensely proud of.
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Urban Jump Trampoline Park
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With over 25,000 square feet of trampoline-based fun located in Heathfield, Urban Jump is the ideal destination for friends, families, groups, and teams to enjoy a fun day out. For a 4th year running, they are the recipients of TripAdvisor’s coveted ‘Travellers’ Choice Award’, ranking Urban Jump amongst their top 10% worldwide attractions, something we’re immensely proud of.
Drusillas Park is a small 10-acre zoo near to Alfriston, in East Sussex, approximately 11 miles from Hyfield Stable. Its exhibits are targeted towards children between 2 and 10 years old. It's a great family day out widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country. Animals are only half the fun; Go Wild!, Get Wet!, Go Safari!, Amazon Adventure, Mungo's Adventure Maze and all our children's rides are paradise for anyone wanting a theme park experience. It's no ordinary zoo, it's no ordinary day out!
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Drusillas Park
Alfriston Road
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Drusillas Park is a small 10-acre zoo near to Alfriston, in East Sussex, approximately 11 miles from Hyfield Stable. Its exhibits are targeted towards children between 2 and 10 years old. It's a great family day out widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country. Animals are only half the fun; Go Wild!, Get Wet!, Go Safari!, Amazon Adventure, Mungo's Adventure Maze and all our children's rides are paradise for anyone wanting a theme park experience. It's no ordinary zoo, it's no ordinary day out!
Family play park with a petting farm & owl sanctuary, plus waterslides, rowing lake & soft play. Knockhatch is located 7 miles from Hyfield Stable, approximately a 15 minute drive.
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Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham Bypass
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Family play park with a petting farm & owl sanctuary, plus waterslides, rowing lake & soft play. Knockhatch is located 7 miles from Hyfield Stable, approximately a 15 minute drive.
Travel behind the famous one-eighth scale miniature locomotives as they meander for nearly a mile around the beautiful country park. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the five acre lake where nature and wildlife may be seen in their natural habitats. Visit 'Grandma's Garden', then get lost in the maze. Also for the children is an adventure playground to help "let off steam" and a play area for the under fives. Relax in the prize winning tea gardens with a beverage, lunch or cream tea from their railway style cafe. Picnic areas, model railways and the railway gift shop.
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Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park
Lottbridge Drove
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Travel behind the famous one-eighth scale miniature locomotives as they meander for nearly a mile around the beautiful country park. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around the five acre lake where nature and wildlife may be seen in their natural habitats. Visit 'Grandma's Garden', then get lost in the maze. Also for the children is an adventure playground to help "let off steam" and a play area for the under fives. Relax in the prize winning tea gardens with a beverage, lunch or cream tea from their railway style cafe. Picnic areas, model railways and the railway gift shop.
Imagine travelling through 11 miles of glorious Sussex scenery behind a steam engine. Bluebell Railway offers that and so much more for the whole family. Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country, resulting in one of the finest collections of vintage steam locomotives and carriages - many of which were preserved straight out of service from British Railways. The steam trains run between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
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Bluebell Railway
Sheffield Park
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Imagine travelling through 11 miles of glorious Sussex scenery behind a steam engine. Bluebell Railway offers that and so much more for the whole family. Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country, resulting in one of the finest collections of vintage steam locomotives and carriages - many of which were preserved straight out of service from British Railways. The steam trains run between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
Travel back in time and escape the modern world..... The railway is 10 1/2 miles in length and is a fine example of one of England's light railways. The K&ESR was the very first light railway to be constructed; light railways are equipped with full size trains, but have steep gradients and operate at low speed.
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Кент и Източен Съсекс Железопът
Station Road
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Travel back in time and escape the modern world..... The railway is 10 1/2 miles in length and is a fine example of one of England's light railways. The K&ESR was the very first light railway to be constructed; light railways are equipped with full size trains, but have steep gradients and operate at low speed.

Golf Courses

Horam Golf Club is in a beautiful location, set amongst mature trees and lakes and presents golfers of all abilities with different challenges from the first tee shot to the final putt. The parkland nine hole course is made up with three par 3's, four par 4's and two par 5's with a variety of tee positions to give those looking for 18 holes a whole fresh set of challenges on the back nine.
Horam Park Ltd
Chiddingly Road
Horam Golf Club is in a beautiful location, set amongst mature trees and lakes and presents golfers of all abilities with different challenges from the first tee shot to the final putt. The parkland nine hole course is made up with three par 3's, four par 4's and two par 5's with a variety of tee positions to give those looking for 18 holes a whole fresh set of challenges on the back nine.
Opened in July 1992, Wellshurst is an 18 hole 5825 yard, par 71 course situated in 150 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside with a floodlit, all weather driving range. The well stocked pro shop is managed by resident professional Richard Allen who is available for lessons on the course or the driving range. The bar and restaurant are open to members as well as non-members 7 days a week.
Wellshurst Golf
North Street
Opened in July 1992, Wellshurst is an 18 hole 5825 yard, par 71 course situated in 150 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside with a floodlit, all weather driving range. The well stocked pro shop is managed by resident professional Richard Allen who is available for lessons on the course or the driving range. The bar and restaurant are open to members as well as non-members 7 days a week.
Dewlands is renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere, with generous 15 minute tee times. Dewlands has been described as one of the best nine holes in the country, it plays to a par of 72 and measures 6372 yards.
Dewlands Manor Golf Course
Cottage Hill
Dewlands is renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere, with generous 15 minute tee times. Dewlands has been described as one of the best nine holes in the country, it plays to a par of 72 and measures 6372 yards.

Vineyards

Hidden Spring Vineyard is situated on a 23 acre small holding in Horam, just outside Heathfield in the heart of East Sussex. The vineyard was originally established in 1986 and experienced many years of successful, high quality wine production, providing award winning wines across the country.
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Hidden Spring Vineyard
Vines Cross Road
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Hidden Spring Vineyard is situated on a 23 acre small holding in Horam, just outside Heathfield in the heart of East Sussex. The vineyard was originally established in 1986 and experienced many years of successful, high quality wine production, providing award winning wines across the country.
Beacon Down Vineyard occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield, East Sussex. A designated area of outstanding natural beauty, the vineyard is set on gentle south east facing slopes with stunning views over Eastbourne and the South Downs.
Beacon Down Vineyard
Browns Lane
Beacon Down Vineyard occupies 18 acres of the beautiful High Weald near Heathfield, East Sussex. A designated area of outstanding natural beauty, the vineyard is set on gentle south east facing slopes with stunning views over Eastbourne and the South Downs.
Off The Line is a unique English wine producer located beside the old Cuckoo line, a branch railway line that once ran between Polegate and Eridge. The steam trains once passed through Heathfield where folk law has it spring is heralded by the release of a cuckoo from an old woman's basket!
Off The Line Vineyard
Off The Line is a unique English wine producer located beside the old Cuckoo line, a branch railway line that once ran between Polegate and Eridge. The steam trains once passed through Heathfield where folk law has it spring is heralded by the release of a cuckoo from an old woman's basket!