The Eight Bells, Bolney — West Sussex
Village setting near The Eight Bells

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Contact & directions

The Street, Bolney

The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 5QW

In the heart of Bolney, opposite the church — just off the A23 via the A272. Bolney Wine Estate (often called Bolney Vineyard) is in the same village on Foxhole Lane: a natural pairing for lunch after a tasting, or a room for the night.

Functions & bookings
bookings@eightbellsbolney.com

When we're open

Opening hours

Open every day for lunch and supper. Cooked breakfast is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, 9am–11am. Parties of 8 or more: please call or email rather than booking online.

Pub

  • Sunday to Wednesday
    11.30am – 10pm
  • Thursday to Saturday
    11.30am – 11pm

Kitchen

  • Monday to Friday
    Lunch 12pm – 2.45pm
    Evening 6pm – 8.45pm
  • Saturday
    Breakfast 9am – 11am
    Food 12pm – 8.45pm
  • Sunday
    Breakfast 9am – 11am
    Lunch 12pm – 5pm

The Eight Bells, The Street, Bolney, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 5QW

On your way

How to get here

Car, train, bus or taxi — short notes below so you can pick the easiest route into Bolney.

Drive

By car

Sat nav: RH17 5QW

From the A23 (both directions), exit for the A272 (Cowfold / Ansty). Follow the A272 and local signs for Bolney Village, then turn into The Street — the pub is opposite the church. Bolney is signed from the A23 / A272 junction.

Rail

By train

Haywards Heath

Nearest major station: Haywards Heath (regular Southern / Thameslink services from London, Gatwick and Brighton). From there it’s a short taxi ride to Bolney.

Bus

Local buses

Closest village stops on The Street (Bolney War Memorial / The Street).

  • 89 (Compass Travel)Horsham ↔ Cuckfield ↔ Bolney ↔ Haywards Heath / Princess Royal Hospital (limited weekday journeys).
  • 273 (Metrobus)Crawley ↔ Brighton (daily; limited-stop between Patcham & Brighton). Useful from Crawley / Three Bridges or Brighton if you can walk a short distance into the village from the A272 stop.

Stops on or near the A272 close to Bolney for the 273.

Compass Travel timetables

Taxi

Taxis & Uber

Uber operates in Haywards Heath / Bolney — pickups can be slower than cities, so consider Reserve if you need a set time.

Write to us

Send a message

Tables of eight or more, rooms, parties, or a quick question — we’ll come back to you. Or call 01444 657888.

What’s it about?

Goes to bookings@eightbellsbolney.com. We won’t add you to a list.

Bolney, West Sussex

Village setting near The Eight Bells
The Eight Bells village pub on The Street, Bolney
The bar at The Eight Bells
Countryside near Bolney and Bolney Wine Estate
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