Staplefield

Staplefield is an attractive village three miles north-west of Cuckfield. The former local industry of tanning was carried out in Tanyard Lane, with the pits for soaking the hides at The Grange. The Jolly Tanners Inn reflects this industry. The tanning industry was replaced by parchment making.

One of Staplefield's features is the attractive common where cricket has been played for some 150 years, and which is overlooked by the Victory Inn.