Balcombe

BALCOMBE is noted for its beautiful woods, lake, millpond and reservoir. The farms, mainly dairy, are as well tended as the forested areas. A network of footpaths is dotted around the parish, which are particularly spectacular in spring and autumn.

There are 55 listed buildings in Balcombe, including the Parish Church of St Mary, with its 15th century tower and recent lych gate. Also worth a mention are the many timber-framed buildings, fine stone and later brick houses and the famous Balcombe Viaduct.

The village centre has a number of shops, post office, tea rooms and a pub. The Village Hall has unique murals on the theme of War and Peace, painted just after the First World War in a fresco technique.

'Balcombe Footpaths and Illustrated Walks' and a book entitled 'Balcombe, the story of a Sussex Village, are available from village shops and tea rooms at a reasonable price.