Discover the popular West Sussex village of Kirdford, nestled on the edge of the South Downs National Park.
You’ll find a mix of different types of property in this self-contained rural village, from contemporary new builds to period homes and large houses with land. It’s very much a self-contained rural village. Stop for a pint of local ale at one of the village’s two pubs or pick up a coffee from the excellent café in the award-winning village shop. The same shop is the beating heart of the local community. The local produce is fantastic, but you’ll also find gifts, plants and flowers and services like dry cleaning and photocopying. You can even hire a meeting room with Wifi!
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Kirdford is a beautiful village to make your home and perfect for families, couples and retirees.
The Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School has a ‘good’ Ofsted rating, extensive grounds and an excellent environment for learning. Children progress to the Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Weald Secondary School and Sixth Form.
If you’re moving out of London but still need to commute, Kirdford offers a great solution. The mainline train station in Billingshurst will take you to London Victoria or drive just a few miles further to Haslemere station to access London Waterloo.
Finally, Kirdford makes a serene location for retirement. Enjoy all the benefits of rural living and a village community with award-winning local stores on your doorstep. If you no longer drive, the Compass Travel bus service gives you access to the larger towns of Horsham and Worthing.
Sports & Leisure
The village boasts football, tennis and stoolball clubs. You can also play petanque at The Foresters pub. And if you prefer to tread the boards, the Kirdford Players will certainly welcome you. With miles of Sussex walks on your doorstep, four-legged residents will feel right at home!
Food & Drink
There are two excellent pubs in the village centre. The Foresters offers fantastic home-cooked food in traditional surroundings. While the Half Moon provides fine dining using exceptional British produce with international flavours. It is also owned by ex-supermodel and racing driver Jodie Kidd, and yes, you sometimes find her behind the bar pulling pints.
Further Afield
Head just five miles down the road to Billingshurst for supermarkets, chemists and hardware stores. Or for more specialist shops, including an independent book shop, an excellent deli, and local boutiques, take the short drive to Petworth. Further afield, you’ll find Horsham, Guildford and Chichester, with all the leisure and shopping facilities you’d expect from larger towns.
A village guide to Kirdford wouldn’t be complete without noting the beautiful West Sussex countryside that surrounds it. There are plenty of footpaths and bridleways to explore. There’s also a very pretty and gentle circular walk that starts and finishes in the village centre; close to both local pubs, which is always a bonus! Come summer, head a little further afield; West Wittering beach is an easy drive for family days out. And finally, in autumn and winter, enjoy a stroll in beautiful Petworth Park or discover the abandoned church in Bedham woods.
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