Henfield

Henfield

Henfield is a pleasant rural village in West Sussex, England covering 1733 hectares with some 5,400 inhabitants. It is situated on a fertile sandy ridge overlooking the River Adur and South Downs, lying at roughly equal distances from the large centres of Horsham to the north, Brighton and Hove to the south-east and Worthing to the south-west. Its completely rural setting and compactness has created an intimate and friendly atmosphere in the village that has resulted in an unusually strong community spirit. There is a vibrant centre with a wide selection of shops, restaurants, pubs & commerce, a variety of small businesses and many active clubs and societies.

The centre of the village has many listed buildings and, with its old streets and twittens, is an important conservation area. As well as the beautiful countryside bordering the village, there is plenty of open space within it – from the three commons on its edge and the playing fields, to the ancient Tanyard field near the church; these areas are important for recreation and nature study.

Henfield has a long history and there is evidence of people having lived here for many thousands of years. The first written evidence is a charter of 770 AD. A fascinating museum, based in the Henfield Hall, tells the story of Henfield through permanent displays and stages each year temporary exhibitions of a topical nature. Despite its long history, Henfield continues to look forward and its active Parish Council and Community Partnership are working together to further improve this wonderful village for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.

Details of the Henfield Parish Plan Actions to enhance the Village - December 2004 are available under the Documents/Healthcheck section

http://www.henfield.gov.uk and http://www.henfieldvillage.co.uk


Henfield Contacts:

Henfield Community Partnership Ltd

Contact:  Dr. Tony Jackson

Position:  Chairman

Address:
c/o Henfield Parish Office
Coopers Way
Henfield
West Sussex
BN5 9DP

Telephone:  01273 492636

Email: enquiries@henfieldcp.org

Website: www.henfieldcp.org