There are some 38 miles of public footpaths and bridleways in the parish as is much of the National Trust's beautiful Black Down. The area was much loved by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who built a house on Black Down and who was often seen on Sundays driving to church. The school has long since closed and children have to travel to schools in other towns and villages. Although most people work elsewhere, two local businesses include a winery and cheese and Sussex cider producer. There are active cricket, football, youth and horticultural clubs and the Women's Institute.
Cricket attracts many spectators who like to watch it being played in such a lovely setting.