Balcombe, West Sussex
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Population | 1,765 (2001 Census) |
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OS grid reference | |
District | Mid Sussex |
Shire county | West Sussex |
Region | South East |
Constituent country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | REDHILL |
Postcode district | RH17 |
Dial code | 01444 |
Police | Sussex |
Fire | West Sussex |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | Mid Sussex |
European Parliament | South East England |
List of places: UK • England • West Sussex |
The village of Balcombe is located in the Mid Sussex district of the county of West Sussex, England approximately half way between London and the coastal city of Brighton. South of Balcombe on the London to Brighton railway line is the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Built 1839-41 it is 100 foot high and 500 yards long.
It is famous for a series of murals about World War One in its Victory Hall. These murals were featured on a television programme about WW1 in 2005.
[edit] Rail Transport
The village has a railway station which lies just north of Haywards Heath on the Brighton Main Line. Balcombe railway station helped grow a predominantly farming community into one of the popular London commuter villages. Balcombe railway station offers direct services to London.
[edit] External links
- www.balcombevillage.co.uk Balcombe Village Community Website
- www.victoryplayers.co.uk The Victory Players Balcombe - Drama Group