Regular Events
Bolney hosts a number of events with input from various groups and societies.
Bolney Village Day takes place in July each year.
Bolney Pram Race
Bolney Bonfire Night
Please click on the following link for details of this years event;
https://www.facebook.com/bolneybonfireandfireworks
Bolney Horticultural Society Summer Show
Education
Bolney Under Fives Pre-School
“Where children’s memories begin”
Our pre-school aims are to provide a caring and stimulating environment in which all children can develop confidence, independence and enthusiasm. We encourage questioning, thoughtful attitudes and interaction with both adults and children. We help children to become caring, willing, co-operative and respectful individuals.
Please visit Bolney Under Fives website for more information.
Bolney CEP School
Our village school. Contact Mrs Lorraine Kenny (Headteacher) (01444 881352). Visit the Bolney School website.
Religion
St Mary Magdalene Church
https://www.stmarymagdalenebolney.org.uk/
Bolney Village Chapel
https://www.bolneyvillagechapel.co.uk/
Health
Doctors surgeries
The nearest doctors surgeries are in Cuckfield and Cowfold:
http://www.cuckfieldmedicalpractice.co.uk/
http://cowfoldmedicalgroup.co.uk/
Hospital
The nearest hospital is The Princess Royal:
https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/hospitals/princess-royal-hospital/
Sports and Exercise
Circuits
Mondays and Thursdays at the Rawson Hall from 0930 to 1030. Contact Sarah Winkless (07740 177791)
Cricket Club
Bolney Cricket Club plays on the beautiful Vicarage ground adjacent to the Village School and Church. In 2024, we will have two league teams playing in the Sussex League in Divisions 3 and 7 respectively, both teams having gained promotion in 2023. We also run a friendly team on a Sunday and play a number of midweek T20 games throughout the summer. On Friday evenings in the summer, 40 children attend our Colts coaching sessions, while their parents enjoy a drink from our bar, including the local Bolney wine.
New players are always welcome, no matter what your experience.
Our ground is available for hire for matches, weddings, children’s parties, etc.
Contact John Flower, Facilities Manager, facilities@bolneycricketclub.org.uk. 07871875567
www.bolneycricketclub.org.uk
www.bolney.play-cricket.com
Stoolball Club
Small friendly ladies Stoolball Club. Matches are played Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 9pm ~ May to August.
Contact: Tracy Meaden (07738274563)
Walking
Walks radiate out from Bolney in all directions. You can either wander along footpaths by yourself, or choose to join a walk organised under the Mid Sussex Healthy Walks Scheme. These take place on the first Friday every month. All walks leave at 9.30am so please arrive by 9.20am. Please visit the Mid Sussex District Council website here for more details.
Diamond Jubilee Walk: Route details in the PDF below.
Venues, Food and Drink
The Rawson Hall
http://www.rawsonhallbolney.org
Bolney Wine Estate
café here and we also do wine tours and tastings. Vineyard Café and shop with wine tours and tastings at Bolney Wine Estate in Foxhole Lane. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Barista made coffee, breakfast, lunch and cake! www.bolneywineestate.com
The Eight Bells
As of February 2024: The pub is currently closed until further notice
Food & Drink The Eight Bells is Bolney’s pub, it is situated towards the southern end of the village on The Street, close to the A272.
Click here to visit the pub’s website.
The Only Posh Quiz in Sussex First Sunday of the month is Quiz night at The Eight Bells, hosted by the poshest of honorary landlords, Posh Bob. Great fun – teams of 4-6, monetary price split between 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
The Batchelors Field Cafe
The Batchelors Field Cafe is now at the Rawson Hall. It is a community cafe run as a not for profit organisation and it is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am till 4.30pm.
https://www.facebook.com/batchelorsfieldcafe