Wealden is a local government district in East Sussex, the largest district in the county by area, encompassing the towns of Hailsham, Crowborough, Uckfield, and Polegate along with numerous villages within the Weald and the South Downs National Park. This extensive rural district features some of Sussex's most beautiful countryside, including the High Weald AONB, the South Downs, and the Forest Ridge. The climate is typical of southern England with mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and warmer, drier conditions than UK average, with the Wealden hills creating local variations. Culturally, Wealden maintains strong rural identity with its historic towns: Hailsham's market town character with its broad high street, Crowborough's hilltop setting and connections to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (who lived here), Uckfield's railway heritage and growing commuter role, and the picturesque villages with their sandstone and tile-hung cottages. The area preserves exceptional heritage including Michelham Priory (medieval moated priory with gardens and working watermill), Alfriston's medieval village with its Clergy House (the first property acquired by the National Trust), the Long Man of Wilmington (chalk hill figure), and numerous medieval churches and historic houses. The High Weald AONB offers spectacular walking through ancient woodland and rolling hills while the South Downs National Park provides chalk downland scenery. Ashdown Forest (famous as the inspiration for AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories) lies partly within the district with its heathland, woodland, and memorials to Pooh and his friends. The Cuckmere Valley and the Sussex Weald offer beautiful landscapes for walking and cycling. Wealden's villages maintain strong community identity with village greens, cricket pitches, and country pubs while its countryside attracts visitors from across the southeast. Boundary GIS data for Wealden District Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, essential for managing this extensive rural district, protecting the High Weald and South Downs landscapes, preserving historic sites including Michelham Priory and Ashdown Forest, and balancing development with conservation in one of Sussex's most beautiful areas.

📍 Administrative boundary of wealden local authority district

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