Attractions and Places To See around Stopham - Top 20

Burton Mill Pond is part of the Burton Mill and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve (LNR). Originating in the late 16th century to fuel a forge, the pond has a historical past. By the late 18th century, it played a vital role as part of a water mill for grinding corn, with the imposing structure by the road now standing as the remnants of the old mill. It's part of a fabulous landscape as you cycle along the road bordering its northeastern shore.

Burton Mill Pond is part of the Burton Mill and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve (LNR). Originating in the late 16th century to fuel a forge, the pond has a historical past. By the late 18th century, it played a vital role as part of a water mill for grinding corn, with the imposing structure by the road now standing as the remnants of the old mill. It's part of a fabulous landscape as you cycle along the road bordering its northeastern shore.

The Three Moles in a traditional cycle-friendly country pub set in a scenic location. It has dedicated cycle parking area covered by 24 hour CCTV. The pub also has puncture repair kits and offers refills for water bottles.

The Three Moles Pub is a traditional countryside pub and real ale house in the village of Selham, West Sussex, England. It is located near Graffham Common and Burton Mill Pond, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The pub was built in 1872 and is the only pub in the world with this name. The pub serves traditional pub grub during the week and highly rated roasts on Sundays. It also has a garden BBQ in summer months. The pub hosts various events throughout the year, such as beer festivals and live music. The pub has a large sun trap of a beer garden, a permanent marquee and an outside bar, which are perfect for weddings and parties.

The current mill building dates from around 1780, although mills and forges have been exploiting the Downs spring water for at least 800 years. The mill's historic water-powered milling machine has been restored to working condition. Burton Mill is open to visitors on the Sunday of the National Mills Weekend in May and the National Heritage Weekend in September.

Burton Mill Pond is a beautiful place to visit. It is an atmospheric hammer pond and holding pond in the South Downs National Park, near Petworth, West Sussex. The pond is part of the Burton Mill and Chingford Ponds Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and the Burton Park Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which are nationally important for their wetland habitats, rare plants, birdlife, and invertebrate populations.

Part of the Slindon Estate, Bignor Hill is an area managed by the National Trust. It's a prominent viewpoint on the South Downs Way, rising to a height of 699 feet (213 m). It features a Roman road sign pointing towards Londinium (London) and Noviomagus Reginorum (Chichester). The sign lies on an intersection of the ancient Roman road known as Stane Street, which connected these cities. Bignor Hill was a strategic location on Stane Street with its high elevation and commanding views of the surrounding countryside.

From Wakestone Lane, don't miss these striking ruins situated in the valley below, just off a leafy bridleway. Standing proud are the remains of an abandoned church and school known as St Michaels and All Angels Anglian Church. It was built in 1800 but shut its doors for the last time in 1959 due to a dwindling congregation.