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Glynde

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Glynde is a village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. It is located two miles (5 km) east of the town of Lewes. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 194. The

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Glynde is a village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. It is located two miles (5 km) east of the town of Lewes. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 194. The parts of Glynde village around Glynde railway station fall within the neighbouring parish of Beddingham; the two parishes have shared a grouped parish council since 1972. Glyndebourne is a large house at the northern end of the parish, known for its opera festival.

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From the Wikipedia article

Glynde is a village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. It is located two miles (5 km) east of the town of Lewes. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 194. The parts of Glynde village around Glynde railway station fall within the neighbouring parish of Beddingham; the two parishes have shared a grouped parish council since 1972. Glyndebourne is a large house at the northern end of the parish, known for its opera festival.

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Background

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There are three Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in the parish. Southerham Grey Pit and Southerham Machine Bottom Pit are disused chalk pits, which display a wide variety of fossilised fish remains. Lewes Downs is a SSSI designated for its biological interest; it forms is an isolated area of the South Downs.

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Coordinates
50.8616, 0.0677
County
East Sussex
District
Lewes
Parish
Glynde
Postcode
BN8 6ST
Parliamentary constituency
Lewes

Sources

  • wikipedia: Glynde (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glynde?
Glynde is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.8616°, 0.0677°.
Is Glynde wheelchair accessible?
Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Glynde. Check ahead for specific facilities.