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Henfield

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Henfield

Henfield is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ashurst, 36km from Seven Sisters Cliffs.

Henfield is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,799, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Henfield sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Henfield to your route.

About Henfield

Henfield is a large village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It lies 41 miles (66 km) south of London, 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Brighton, and 30 miles (48 km) east northeast of the county town of Chichester at the road junction of the A281 and A2037. The parish has a land area of

Read more 4,285 acres (1,734.1 ha). In the 2001 census 5,012 people lived in 2,153 households, of whom 2,361 were economically active. Other nearby towns include Burgess Hill to the east and Shoreham-by-Sea to the south. The population at the 2011 Census was 5,349. Just west of the village, the two branches of the River Adur, the western Adur and the eastern Adur, meet at Betley Bridge. From Henfield the Adur flows on into the English Channel at Shoreham-by-Sea. Henfield was already a large village, of 52 households, at the time of Domesday (1086).

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Where is Henfield located?

Henfield is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9299 latitude, -0.2707 longitude.

What is the population of Henfield?

Henfield has a population of approximately 4,799 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
4,799
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.9299, -0.2707

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Henfield

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Brighton Beach

A famous pebble beach on England's south coast known for its Victorian pier, vibrant arts scene, and seaside charm.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Caterham Cars

Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Dunsfold Aerodrome (Top Gear Test Track)

The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.

27 km · about 30 min drive

historic highway

Goodwood Festival of Speed

The hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.

33 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Goodwood Motor Circuit

Historic circuit famous for the Revival and Festival of Speed, offering member track days on the original 1948 layout.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Seven Sisters Cliffs

A series of dramatic undulating chalk cliffs along the East Sussex coast, considered one of England's finest coastal landscapes.

36 km · about 40 min drive

national park

South Downs National Park

Rolling chalk downland stretching from Winchester to the white cliffs of Beachy Head, England's newest national park.

36 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Rykas Cafe

Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Henfield

  • 33 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.
  • 56 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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