Visit The Plough and enjoy our 5-acre grounds that include two bars, a heated covered terrace, beer garden and children’s play area.
Pub Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
12:00 - 23:00
12:00 - 23:00
12:00 - 23:00
12:00 - 23:00
12:00 - 23:00
12:00 - 23:00
12:00 - 23:00
Kitchen Hours
12:00 - 15:00 + 17:00 - 21:00
12:00 - 15:00 + 17:00 - 21:00
12:00 - 15:00 + 17:00 - 21:00
12:00 - 15:00 + 17:00 - 21:00
12:00 - 21:00
12:00 - 21:00
12:00 - 16:00
Booking is advisable if you're after food.
About The Plough at Plumpton Green
The Plough is a lovely country pub nestled in the Sussex countryside in view of the South Downs. Family and dog friendly. Large garden. Hearty, locally sourced pub food. Under new ownership from August 2024, a warm welcome and a great pint is guaranteed from Lee, Melissa and the team.
History
The Plough as we know it today hasn't always existed in its current location. Prior to WWII The Plough Inn was located further north on South Road.
To support D-Day operations (6th June 1944) plans were made to create a number of temporary, Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) to support the huge D-Day invasion force.
RAF Chailey was one of several ALG's created during 1943. Unfortunately the site of The original Plough Inn was directly under the approach of landing aircraft so it had to go!
The old Plough Inn and Lambourne Cottages, South Road, Plumpton (pic M. Corfield).
As Richard Whittle explains in his excellent book 'Spit & Polish', in October 1943 a chicken house, formerly an old Army hut was rebuilt at the site of the current pub. This 'temporary' pub remained until 1956, when it was eventually replaced by the building we know today.
The Plough Inn 1943-56. This former WWI Army Hut stood in the grounds of the current pub (pic R. Randell).
Spit & Polish by Richard Whittle, tells the story of the Polish RAF Squadrons based at Chailey.
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