Etchingham

Etchingham
Etchingham
Location within East Sussex
Area13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) 
Population864 (2019)
 Density145/sq mi (56/km2)
OS grid referenceTQ709260
 London42 miles (68 km) NW
Civil parish
  • Etchingham
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townETCHINGHAM
Postcode districtTN19
Dialling code01580
PoliceSussex
FireEast Sussex
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
UK Parliament
WebsiteEtchingham Parish Council

Etchingham is a village and civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex in southern England. The village is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent and 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Hastings, on the A265, half a mile west of its junction with the A21.

The most notable landmarks in Etchingham include the Etchingham railway station, the Etchingham CofE primary school and its local amenities, such as a post office and butchers. Etchingham railway station is on the Hastings Line to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street.