Henfield - Not Just Another Dot on the Map

A large village in West Sussex, Henfield is also a civil parish. It ranks third on the big settlement areas in West Sussex that do not have their own working railway station. The absence of such a necessity in most of Europe's developing towns does not seem to have such ill effects in the overall economy of Henfield.

The center of the town of Henfield is basically old. This, however, does not erase the beauty and charm of the whole place. The center of the town is populated with important building structures such as the village hall, which is modern but has gone through so much use. Old inns also abound the area along with handsome and interesting private residences. St. Peter's church, which goes back to the 13th century, is also attractive for most tourists.

For most of its inhabitants as well as some of the guests from other places, Henfield provides comfort and easy living. At the same time, it makes modern needs more accessible to the guests in the place. A very distinctive house at Pinchnose Garden has drawings of a cat holding a bird which is in reference to the homeowner's bird that was caught and killed by the neighbor's pet. The owner of the house, George Ward, did all the effort in an attempt to get to the dog owner's conscience.

Henfield also offers various options for people who are into the art of bodybuilding and even just for ordinary individuals, who want to take part in such activities. A sports and fitness hall is accessible for everyone. More so, local kids build their own dirt jumps in a skate park right next to the sports center itself. A notable figure from this part of England is Colonel Henry Bishop. He was the General Postmaster and was the one to come up with what we presently refer to as the bishop mark.