Sedlescombe combines late medieval village history with a valley landscape, footpaths and several sporting options. For your stay, you can focus on architecture, walking or a particular sport: local features, the network of paths and sporting facilities offer different starting points.

Village History and Architecture

The village has late medieval origins. Its central area was designated a Conservation Area in 2004, and eight buildings dating from the 15th century still stand on The Street.

The Church of St John the Baptist adds a clearly identified place of worship to this historic picture: the nave is Perpendicular Gothic, and the church also has a north aisle and a 15th-century west tower. The character of the village also includes masonry and vertical clay tile cladding, elements of Sussex vernacular architecture. The architecture theme therefore ranges from the style of a named church to the materials that help shape Sedlescombe’s appearance.

The Green is a defining feature of Sedlescombe and an unusual sight in Wealden villages. The pump house, built in 1900 to protect the village pump, stands there. The timeline from the 15th-century buildings to the pump house of 1900 adds to the different facets of the village’s history.

Countryside and Footpaths

Sedlescombe lies in a valley and offers views of open countryside. Its valley setting and open views provide a different perspective from the individual buildings in the village.

Sedlescombe has an extensive network of footpaths for walking. A specific path in Red Barn Field Park connects the Village Hall with Brede Lane. For travel planning, the distinction is practical: the footpath network describes a wide range of opportunities for walking, while the park route names two specific endpoints.

Sport in Sedlescombe

Sedlescombe Golf & Country Club has Great Wood, an 18-hole course with a par of 71, as well as a nine-hole par-3 course. Advance booking is required for the nine-hole course during the 2026 season; tee times must be arranged by phone with the pro shop. As this policy applies to the 2026 season and may change, check the booking details before making plans.

The two golf formats can be distinguished by their number of holes and par: Great Wood has 18 holes and a par of 71, while the other course has nine holes and a par of 3. This lets you choose the sporting option that suits your planned golf game. The club also has two padel courts, which can be booked. Check availability for your preferred date in advance.

Tennis courts at Riverside Recreation Ground provide another sporting option; the grounds border the River Brede. The options therefore include tennis at Riverside Recreation Ground and golf and padel at the Golf & Country Club. The different sports and the riverside location offer different starting points for planning your stay.

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