Eridge Green is a village in the [[Rotherfield]] civil parish of the [[Wealden district]] of [[East Sussex]], [[England]]. It is situated on the [[A26 road]] approximately two miles south of [[Tunbridge Wells]] and six miles west of [[Crowborough]]. The village is primarily residential, surrounded by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Geography and Location
Eridge Green lies within the [[High Weald]] region, characterized by its ancient woodlands, rolling hills, and deep valleys. It is positioned close to the border between East Sussex and [[Kent]]. The village is traversed by the A26, a major road connecting [[Lewes]] to Tunbridge Wells. Nearby settlements include [[Rotherfield]] to the south, [[Eridge]] (a smaller hamlet which often shares the name 'Eridge Green' in common parlance) to the immediate north, and [[Frant]] to the east. The [[River Medway]]'s source is located nearby.
History
The area around Eridge Green has a long history, largely tied to the [[Eridge Park]] estate. Eridge Park has been the ancestral seat of the [[Nevill family]], Marquesses of Abergavenny, for centuries. The estate itself dates back to the [[Norman Conquest]]. Historically, the village served the needs of the estate and surrounding agricultural land. Its development accelerated with the arrival of the railway in the 19th century.
Landmarks and Points of Interest
- Eridge Park: A historic estate and deer park, home to the Nevill family. Parts of the park are open to the public on specific occasions, and it hosts various events. It features significant landscape design and historic buildings.
- Eridge railway station: Located just north of the village centre, this station is on the [[Uckfield Branch Line]] and is also the northern terminus of the heritage [[Spa Valley Railway]], which connects it to [[Tunbridge Wells West]].
- All Saints Church, Eridge Green: A Church of England parish church, an architectural feature of the village.
Transport
Eridge Green is served by Eridge railway station, providing regular services to [[London Bridge]] via [[Oxted]] and [[East Croydon]] (on the Uckfield Branch Line), and to [[Uckfield]]. The station also serves as an interchange for the heritage [[Spa Valley Railway]], which operates services to [[High Rocks]], [[Groombridge]], and Tunbridge Wells West. Bus services connect the village to Tunbridge Wells and other local towns.
Governance
Eridge Green falls within the civil parish of [[Rotherfield]], which is part of the [[Wealden District Council]] and [[East Sussex County Council]]. It is represented in the UK Parliament as part of the [[Wealden (UK Parliament constituency)|Wealden constituency]].