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Sitting on a ridge at the southern end of the High Weald, Cuckfield feels like a proper Sussex village that has managed to keep its own identity despite the growth of Haywards Heath just two miles to the east. It is a place defined by its steep High Street, lined with a mix of specialist shops and medieval timber-framed buildings that speak to its history as a major coaching stop on the road to Brighton. Most people know it for the spire of Holy Trinity Church, which acts as a local landmark, and for its proximity to Borde Hill Garden. Geographically, it’s well-placed; you’re high enough to get clear views toward the South Downs, yet close enough to the A23 for an easy run down to the coast or up toward Gatwick. While the bypass has taken most of the heavy traffic away from the centre, the village remains a busy local hub, anchored by its long-standing independent pubs and a sense of community that revolves around the primary school and the recreation ground.