About Horsted Keynes in Haywards Heath

Horsted Keynes is a village in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England. The village is located on the A272 road, and is about 3 miles (5 km) east of Haywards Heath town centre. The village has a population of 1,743 (2011 census).

The village has a church, Horsted Keynes Parish Church, which is part of the Diocese of Chichester. The church dates from the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building.

The village also has a primary school, Horsted Keynes Church of England Primary School.

The village is home to Horsted Keynes railway station, which is on the Arun Valley Line. The station is served by Southern trains, and has direct services to London Victoria, London Bridge and Horsham.

Horsted Keynes was originally a small hamlet in the parish of Cuckfield. The name Horsted Keynes comes from the Old English words for 'horse' and 'settlement'. In the 12th century, a church was built in the village and Horsted Keynes became a parish in its own right.

In the 19th century, the village grew rapidly as a result of the coming of the railway. Horsted Keynes railway station was opened in 1867, and the village became a popular destination for day-trippers from London.

Today, Horsted Keynes is a thriving village with a strong community spirit. There are a number of shops and businesses in the village, as well as a number of pubs and restaurants. The village also has its own cricket club and golf club.