Sidley, East Sussex
| Sidley | |
|---|---|
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  Sidley Location within East Sussex | |
| Area | 21.0 km2 (8.1 sq mi) [1] |
| Population | 6,118 (Ward-2021)[2] |
| • Density | 291/km2 (750/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TQ737092 |
| • London | 51 miles (82 km) NNW |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEXHILL-ON-SEA |
| Postcode district | TN39 |
| Dialling code | 01424 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | East Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | http://www.sidleyonline.co.uk/ |
Sidley is a village on the outskirts of Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex, England. Its governance falls within the jurisdiction of the Charter Trustees town of Bexhill. It is also a ward of Rother district council.
In 1828 Sidley played host to the 'Battle of Sidley Green'.[3]
It is home to 2 primary schools, Sidley C.P and All Saints CoE.
Sport and leisure
Sidley United F.C. is a non-League football club who play home matches at Hooe Recreation Ground. The club compete in the East Sussex Football League.[4] Until 2013 the club was based at The Gullivers in the village, a ground shared with Sidley Cricket Club.[5]
References
- ^ "East Sussex in Figures". East Sussex County Council. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
- ^ "Bexhill Sidley (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location".
- ^ Claughton, Russell (2 October 1982). "The Battle of Sidley Green" (PDF). Bexhill Museum. Bexhill-on-Sea Observer. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "About". www.sidleyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Bexhill, Common and Sidley all keen on Gullivers site". SussexWorld. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
External links
Media related to Sidley at Wikimedia Commons