What to see and do in Lingfield, England

Lingfield, England - Things to See and Do

Lingfield is a village in England approximately 27 miles south of London. The Lingfield Railway Station built in 1884 adjoins the Lingfield Park Racecourse and is served by trains from London. Lingfield is also home to one of the world's oldest cricket clubs, with the first recorded match being against London on 18 June 1739.  The town is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings, as well as its horse racing heritage.

We visited the village on 6/22/2022 and spent the night at the Lingfield Park Racecourse. The balcony of our hotel room overlooked the racecourse.

One of the main attractions in Lingfield is Lingfield Park Racecourse, which is a popular venue for horse racing events and conferences. The racecourse is also home to an 18-hole golf course and a luxury hotel. Another notable attraction in Lingfield is the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, a medieval church that dates back to the 14th century. The church features a variety of architectural styles, including Gothic and Norman, and contains several historic artifacts and memorials.

In addition to its historic and cultural attractions, Lingfield is also known for its outdoor recreation opportunities. The town is surrounded by several nature reserves and parks, including the Ashdown Forest, which is a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Overall, Lingfield is a charming town with a rich history and a variety of attractions for visitors to explore.

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Main street through the town.

Several buildings in the town date back to the Tudor period.

The stone cage was built in 1773. It was last used in 1882 to hold a poacher. Village lock-ups are historic buildings once used for the temporary detention of people in England and Wales. the lock-ups were often used for the confinement of drunks, who were usually released the next day, or to hold people being brought before the local magistrate. 

The Lingfield Park Racecourse is to the south of the village. It is best known as a winter all-weather flat-racing course. Lingfield also stages  National Hunt races and flat racing on turf in the summer. It was first opened in 1890 by the Prince of Wales. The racecourse was featured in the 1954 film, The Rainbow Jacket.

View from the hotel room balcony to the racecourse.

View from the racecourse to the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul's 14th-century tower. 

Steeplechase jumps at the racecourse.

Deer grazing on the infield of the racecourse.