Henfield - West Sussex, is a large village that is located in the Horsham District of West Sussex.
Henfield has been home to some interesting characters and provides some unique attractions.
It is in an area with a strong industrial history and the town reflects pride in this heritage.
Henfield is home to one of the oldest cricket clubs in the world.
The Henfield club dates back to 1771.
It's also the location of one of the oldest scout groups.
The town is home to the Amberley Museum.
This open air museum is located on the site of a former chalk quarry.
The museum is dedicated to the industrial heritage of the region.
It features lots of exhibits, including transportation exhibits with buses and an exhibit with a garage.
It also has exhibits focused on industry, such as wheelwrights.
The museum is home to several resident craftspeople who utilize traditional methods.
Visitors may also want to go to Pinchnose Green.
It received its name because there used to be a tannery near the green and tanning was a very smelly business.
Tanning was an important industry for Henfield until late in the 19th century.
Pinchnose Green is home to an oak tree that was planted in 1902 in honor of Edward VII's coronation.
One of Henfield's stranger attractions sits behind Pinchnose Green.
It's called the Cat House.
The house is decorated with pictures of a cat and a canary.
A man named Bob Ward owned the house and also owned a canary.
A local canon, Nathaniel Woodward, had a cat, which ate Ward's bird.
Ward decorated the home to remind Woodward of the cat's meal each time Woodward walked past the house.
So, while Henfield is no longer the site of tanneries that smell and grudge-holding homeowners, it does offer some interesting sites and stories.
Visitors can stroll the area or visit the Amberley Museum.
They can see restored homes, beautiful gardens and enjoy the history of the town.