Welcome to Cowden

Cowden is a small village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the River Medway and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Cowden is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary Magdalene Church.

One of the main attractions in Cowden is the Cowden Castle ruins. The castle was built in the 14th century and was once a grand residence for the lords of the manor. Today, only the ruins remain, but they are still an impressive sight and are a popular spot for visitors to take photos. Another popular attraction in Cowden is the Cowden Garden, which is a beautiful garden that is open to the public. The garden is home to a wide variety of plants and flowers, and visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll through the grounds.

Cowden is also a great place for outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are several walking and cycling routes that visitors can explore. The River Medway is also a popular spot for fishing, and there are several fishing spots along the riverbank. Overall, Cowden is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful and relaxing break away from the stresses of everyday life.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys School Academy Special Converter Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Murphy	Horam Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0BT 01323691000 School Website
Maynards Green Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Cromwell	Maynards Green Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0DD 01435812622 School Website
Parkside Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Derek Hollywood & Helen Punter-Bruce	Beechwood Lane Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8QQ 01435864577 School Website
All Saints And St Richards Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Cottingham	School Hill Old Heathfield Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9AE 01435863466 School Website
Hellingly Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michelle Mckay	North Street Hellingly Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DS 01323844346 School Website
Punnetts Town Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kinsella	Battle Road Punnetts Town Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9DE 01435830361 School Website
Hawkes Farm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Cotton	Hawks Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1ND 1323841466 School Website
Heathfield Community College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Caroline Barlow	Cade Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8RJ 01435866066 School Website
Herstmonceux Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Cottingham	Hailsham Road Herstmonceux Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4LG 01323833148 School Website
Cross In Hand Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Massheder	Sheepsetting Lane Cross In Hand Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0XG 01435862941 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Polegate High Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AQ 7.03 Miles

Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 7.10 Miles

Buxted High Street, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4LA 7.57 Miles

Pevensey And Westham Eastbourne Road, Westham, East Sussex, BN24 5ND 7.71 Miles

Pevensey Bay Wallsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6AA 7.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Getaway Cars 01323 442229 The Granary Rural Business Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4DU 2.53 Miles
Best Taxis Of Heathfield 01435 863070 Sequoia/Green La, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8EP 2.88 Miles
Hail-A-Cab 01323 849888 Amberstone Cottage, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1PG 3.03 Miles
High Weald Travel 01435 868111 62 Geers Wood, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0AR 3.06 Miles
Brians Taxis 01323 833556 15 Queens Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4LS 3.13 Miles
First Class Executive Travel 01323 833143 32 Buckwell Rise, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4LY 3.13 Miles
Heathfield Cars 01435 867222 3 Pookreed Cl, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XS 3.14 Miles
Jans Maxi Taxi 01323 846430 21 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3HE 3.50 Miles
Heathfield Taxi Services 01435 862263 Flat 2/Hemsley House/Streatfield Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LA 3.53 Miles
Simpsons Private Hire 01435 866021 2/Streatfield Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LA 3.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Manor Oak Surgery	Horebeech Lane Horam Heathfield TN21 0DS
Quintins Medical Centre 01323 845669	Quintins Medical Centre Hawkswood Road Hailsham BN27 1UG
Punnetts Town Medical Centre 01435 830860	Quintin Medical Centre Punnetts Town Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9DH
Herstmonceux Integrative Health Centre 01323 833535	Herstmonceux Health Ctr Hailsham Road Herstmonceux East Sussex BN27 4JX
Battle Road Medical Centre	85 Battle Road Hailsham BN27 1UA

Local Stores

Horam - High Street
High Street
Horam
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 0EL
01435 812749
Store Website
1.41 miles

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SPAR - Heathfield
Broad Oak
Heathfield
TN21 8SU
01435 863285
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Downwood Veterinary Centre
6-8 High Street Horam Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0EJ 01435 812 152 downwoodveterinary@btconnect.com Website 1.39 miles
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Horsebridge Veterinary Practice
High Street Lower Horsebridge Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DH 01323 442250 vet@rgbvet.co.uk Website 3.05 miles

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Heathfieldvets Ltd
Chimneys Hailsham Road Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8AD 01435 864422 vets@heathfieldvets.co.uk Website 3.09 miles

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Mayfield Vet
84 High Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8JD 01435 865887 heathfield@henleyhousevets.co.uk Website 3.50 miles
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Saturday appointments can be made at Henley House Vets in Uckfield.
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Highcroft Veterinary Group
25 London Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3BN 01323 841666 vets@highcroftvets.co.uk Website 3.89 miles
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Emergency service available after 1pm phone 01323 841666
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Dvg Ltd
19 Station Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 2BH 01323 842141 Hailshamreception@downlandvets.co.uk Website 4.25 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 8.43 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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Firle Beacon Circuit South Downs
This 5.5 Mile Circular Walk, Takes You Down A Quiet Chalk Dry Valley South With Extensive Downland Views. It Returns Along The Ridge, Following A Stretch Of The South Downs Way. Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put "Firle Beacon" Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park. S Downs Way Lewes Lancashire BN8 6LR 10.16 miles Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put &Quot;Firle Beacon&Quot; Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park.

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Friston Forest
Walks From The Car Park Are Signposted. There Is The Option Of Long Or Short Walks. Unnamed Road Eastbourne Lancashire BN20 0AT 10.62 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

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Cuckmere
A Number Of Paths Follow The River Down To The Beach. The River Is Fast Flowing And So Not Suitable For Dogs To Swim In. Sometimes, Sheep Are Grazing So Dogs Need To Be Under Control But Well Behaved Dogs Can Be Off The Lead. A259 Seaford Lancashire BN25 4AD 11.37 miles

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 11.41 miles Ashdown Forest

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Beachy Head
Beautiful, Lots Of Space To Run And Play Both In Top And At The Side. Can Get A Bit Busy At Weekends But Rarely Unable To Take Off Lead Beachy Head Lancashire 12.38 miles

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