St Andrew & St Mary the Virgin
At the heart of the local community
Our beautiful 12th century Church stands right at the centre of the rural village of Fletching, surrounded by the wonderful Sussex countryside. The Church is a fine Grade I listed building and one of the largest in the area, with the original building completed in about 1230. Although the Fletching village population is sparsely spread, there is a strong community spirit in which the Church plays a central role.
The growing congregation is committed to making the largely traditional worship at our Church authentic and attractive.
We aim to be the prayerful heart for our village.
Situated in the beautiful rural Sussex countryside, Fletching Parish Church is at the heart of the village and plays a central role in the community. Steeped in history, the village and Church lie in the Weald between the South Downs, a designated National Park, and the High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which includes the Ashdown Forest.
Whilst the village is quiet, access is good via the main A272 which passes through Piltdown to the South and the A275 East Grinstead to Lewes Road which passes through Sheffield Park to the West. Lying halfway between the centre of London and the coastal towns, we have easy links in both directions by train too, with stations at Uckfield, Hayward’s Heath and East Grinstead.
The parish extends to approximately 10 square miles with a population of about 1100 and is largely rural with several working farms and forestry plantations. It includes Piltdown Golf Club, Sheffield Park House, the renowned National Trust Sheffield Park Garden and the heritage steam line, the Bluebell Railway.