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Burgess
Hill Town Council
In addition to dealing with enquiries from the public through
the Help
Point, the Town Council provides a number of other services.
These include managing the town's five allotments,
creating and managing the new burial
ground, taking bookings for the Town
Crier, and managing the Town Council's finances. |
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Burgess Hill Local News
Keep up to date with all the local news in Burgess Hill via
the Mid Sussex Times web site. |
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The Bluebell Rail
The volunteer run Bluebell Line was the UK's first preserved
standard gauge passenger railway, re-opening part of the Lewes
to East Grinstead line of the old London Brighton & South
Coast Railway in 1960. |
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The
National Trust
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists
- Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley.
Concerned about the impact of uncontrolled development and industrialisation,
they set up the Trust to act as a guardian for the nation in
the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside
and buildings. |
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English
Heritage
It is our job at English Heritage to make sure that the historic
environment of England is properly maintained and cared for.
By employing some of the country's very best architects, archaeologists
and historians, we aim to help people understand and appreciate
why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter.
From the first traces of civilisation, to the most significant
buildings of the 20th century, we want every important historic
site to get the care and attention it deserves. |
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The
Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion's lavish interiors combine Chinese-style
decorations with magnificent furniture and furnishings. Adorned
with gilded dragons, carved palm trees and imitation bamboo
staircases, the Palace's magnificent furniture and furnishings.
Adorned with gilded dragons, carved palm trees and imitation
bamboo staircases, the Palace's unique style mixes Asian exoticism
with English eccentricity. Daring and inventive colours feature
throughout, and there are many original items on loan from HM
The Queen. |
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Fishbourne
Roman Palace
Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered by accident during the
digging of a water main trench in 1960. The discovery led to
nine seasons of excavations that showed the site had developed
from a military base at the time of the Roman invasion in AD43
to a sumptuous Palace by the end of the first century. |
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Pooh
Country
Take this unique opportunity to tour Pooh Country. This beautiful
part of the south east of England was the inspiration and home
of the Winnie-the-Pooh Stories by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. |
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Arundel
Castle
There is nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle,
situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in
West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger
de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. |
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Leonardslee
Lakes and Gardens
There are about 240 acres (almost 100 hectare) of grounds to
explore, seven beautiful lakes in the valley, and nearly 10
miles (16kms) of garden paths and woodland walks. Deer roam
in the parks and wildfowl adorn the lakes. |
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Borde
Hill Garden, Park and Woodland
Borde Hill is a garden of contrasts that captures the imagination
and delights the senses. It is set in 200 acres of a traditional
country estate in the area of outstanding natural beauty lying
between the town of Haywards Heath and the village of Cuckfield
in mid Sussex. |
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The
Triangle Leisure Centre
ztec Fun Pools: shoot the white water rapids, ride the flumes
and surf the rapids. Relax in the spa; enjoy the waterfalls,
geysers and gargoyles. Swim in the outdoor heated pool, set
in a landscaped Mediterranean style patio. Let the kids explore
Antics Soft Play, designed to stimulate and entertain. A fully
supervised crèche is available - booking is essential.
Other facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, squash, and
tennis courts. |
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Wakehurst
Place
Wakehurst Place was leased by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
in 1965 from the National Trust. Situated in an 'Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty' on the High Weald of Sussex, its higher rainfall,
more moisture retentive soils and range of microclimates complement
the conditions at Kew and allow the plant collections to be
greatly enhanced. |
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Newhaven
Fort
Newhaven Fort was built in the 1860's to deter invaders. Today
it offers a warm welcome to anyone looking for a totally different
and fascinating day out. The massive walls, ramparts and guns
and many other original features all fire the imagination with
other exciting glimpses into England's dramatic wartime past. |
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The
Observatory Science Centre
The Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) was founded at Greenwich
in London in 1675 by King Charles II but was moved just after
the second world war in order to escape the lights and pollution
of the city. The site at Herstmonceux was chosen as the most
suitable in the UK. By the mid-fifties the observatory was fully
operational. |
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Kent
& East Sussex Steam Railway
A journey back to a bygone age. Less than an hour from the M25
lies an area of gentle hills, woods and marshland where friendly
old world charm of a past age await to greet you. Our Farmers'
Line joins together the jewels of the Weald, Tenterden Town
and Bodiam Castle, brushing past the quiet Sussex village of
Northiam on the way. |
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Sussex
Top Attractions
Over 50 great places to visit in Sussex!
2003 Brochure now online. |
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and Breakfasts in UK
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