Newick Gains Attention Through Local Celebrity

An editorial look at the Sussex village Newick and how a well known resident shapes interest.

Newick in Sussex draws attention through a famous resident

Newick is a village in the Lewes district of East Sussex, about six miles east of Haywards Heath. The place is known for its historic church, St Marys, and for King George V memorial at King Georges Field. The Zion Chapel has been converted into housing, and Newick Green grew with postwar housing. The village offers shops, a health centre, a community centre, a modern primary school, and a large village hall. It also has three pubs, a Tandoori restaurant, and a cafe. Nearby Uckfield provides more options with a lively town centre, a cinema, and Bell Walk on the river side. Sheffield Park and Garden nearby adds landscaped views and lakes as a day trip option.

Piers Morgan, a familiar face from TV, is described as a famous resident of Newick. Born in Surrey, his family moved to Newick when he was a child. He attended Cumnor House prep school in Haywards Heath and later Chailey School and Priory School in Lewes. Morgan built a long career in broadcasting, hosting Piers Morgan's Life Stories and Good Morning Britain, and serving as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. The article notes he has shared glimpses of his Sussex home and has visited Newick, including a weekend at The Royal Oak with his family, and he is known to enjoy Harvey’s Sussex beer and visits to The Griffin Inn in Fletching when in the area.

The piece shows how a small village can become a larger conversation starter when a famous resident is linked to the place. That link can boost curiosity and bring visitors, but it also tests local services and character. Newick’s charm—its church, green space, and pubs—could benefit from visitors who respect the pace of village life. The bigger question is whether the town can grow without losing its sense of place.

This analysis suggests a broader pattern: small towns often ride a wave of attention when a notable person is involved. If locals guide growth and protect amenities, Newick could gain modest economic benefits while keeping its pace. The risk is a crowding that outpaces the village’s capacity and changes its feel.

Highlights

Newick faces a test of balance as attention grows