Robertsbridge Area Guide
A Guide to the Charming Village of Robertsbridge
Welcome to Robertsbridge, a vibrant and charming village in East Sussex, renowned for its warm community spirit and abundant activities for all ages. With excellent train links to London, Robertsbridge is an ideal spot for both families and commuters seeking the perfect blend of countryside living and city convenience.
About This Guide
Robertsbridge is a village that has more to offer than people might think for a small village, this guide will give you a bit more information on this village. Families will appreciate the village’s proximity to highly regarded schools, while the village itself offers a variety of local amenities, including shops, cafes, and restaurants, all within easy reach. With excellent transport links and a strong sense of community, this village is ideally located for those seeking a balanced lifestyle between village charm and city accessibility.
Places to Eat and Drink!!
The George - a great locals pub with an amazing menu and rooms above. Not only does this pub offer a great local atmosphere it also offers a fantastic menu and the benefit of having
rooms above.
The Ostrich - a pub is situated straight opposite the train station and is open daily from 12. The pub has a great garden and offers a lovely Sunday roast.
The Robertsbridge Club - you can join the club for a fee of £20 per year giving you access to discounted drinks. It is the only venue in the village with Sky and BT Sports for all Premiership, Championship football and other sports. The club runs events frequently including quizzes and live music. There is also a pool and darts team!
The Halt - a short walk from the village in the village of Salehurst- open Tuesday to Sunday the pub has regular live music, a great menu and local beers and soft drinks. You can also
enjoy the pub garden which benefits from beautiful views. Judges Bakery-offer a vast range of freshly baked goods and quality coffee- its definitely
worth a trip!
New Spice - Indian Restaurant- if you're looking for a good curry this is the place to go!
Fisherwood Farm - meet the three friendly Alpacas, pygmy goats, sheep and chickens whilst enjoying an afternoon tea!
Amenities and Businesses in Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge has a huge range of local amenities for a village! Please see below just some of what the village has to offer
Village store - the village has two local shops- One Stop and Robertsbridge Village Store and Post Office for all your day to day needs.
Moat- Osteopaths - provides osteopathy and Homeopathy to the local community and beyond
The Senlac Veterinary Practice - a busy small animal clinic caring for a wide range of pets
Oldwood Doctors Surgery - is the local GP practice and is located in Station Road. For prescriptions, the local pharmacy - Robertsbridge Pharmacy and Travel Clinic work closely
with the local surgery
Robertsbridge Pharmacy and Travel Clinic - local pharmacy offering a variety of services to the village.
Feathers Wild Bird Care - pet and animal food store in Salehurst
Florists - the village has 2 lovely florists- The Floral Boutique and Belle Flowers
Ripleys Forge -Top quality stoves and huge range of open fire fittings which is fitted by their expert team.
Grey Nicolls - the longest running cricket bat making firm in the UK
Scissors - hairdresser and barbers located in the high street
Hush Beauty Salon - based in the high street offers a range of beauty treatments
Groups you can get involved with in the Village
The below list is just a snippet of what the village has to offer:
- Scouts group
- Moat Breastfeeding group
- Little Gumboots playgroup
- Guides Brownies and Rainbows
- Robertsbridge Arts Partnership
- Robertsbridge Aviation Society
- Robertsbridge Bonfire society
- Robertsbridge British Legion
- Robertsbridge Jazz Club
- Robertsbridge knitting group
- Robertsbridge reading group
- Robertsbridge WI
- St Marys Church Choir
- St Marys Church Bell ringers
- Community Choir
- Bridge Men Choir
Education in Robertsbridge
State Education
Robertsbridge Children's Services Nursery School - the nursery/preschool includes a nursery for babies from 0-24 months and a preschool aged 2- 5 years
Salehurst C of E Primary -This primary school offers education for children aged 4+ to 11.
Robertsbridge Community College - This secondary school provides education for students aged 11 to 16.
Public School
Vinhall School - a leading boarding school and nursery for children between the ages of 2 and 13 years old
Sport in the Village!
The Village has a great sporting community! Please see blow
- Football teams for both adult and youth teams
- Stool Ball Team- both a mixed and ladies team
- Crickets Team with three league teams, a ladies team and coaching for juniors. There is also an annual cricket competition involving everyone in the village called the Cooper Cup!
- Darts Team
- Pool Team
Walks from the Village
There are some amazing walks right on your doorstep! There is a guide available detailing all the walks in the area!
Photos by sjm.photos
Events in the Village
For a small village, there’s always plenty happening! The annual bonfire draws many visitors, while Christmas Capers sees all local businesses open their doors for an evening of festive celebrations. In summer, the village hosts boot fairs, summer fêtes, and even a soapbox derby every other year. There’s always something exciting to join in and enjoy!
Public Transport in Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge is well-connected to other parts of East Sussex and beyond, making it a popular place for commuters looking to live the ‘good’ countryside life while maintaining easy access to London and Brighton.
Robertsbridge Railway Station is on the main line between London and Hastings. Regular services also connect to the surrounding villages. The service to London takes approximately 1 hour 20 mins with no changes.
The town is served by several local bus routes, which provide connections to nearby towns and villages such as Battle, Hastings, Bexhill, Rye, and Eastbourne.
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