Welcome to Durgates

Durgates is a small village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the A267 road, which connects the towns of Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne. Durgates is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church.

One of the most notable features of Durgates is its proximity to the Ashdown Forest, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The forest covers an area of over 6,500 acres and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The forest is also famous for being the setting of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories, and visitors can explore the locations that inspired the beloved children's books.

Durgates is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to several traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or an active outdoor adventure, Durgates has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Sacred Heart School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Johanna Collyer	Mayfield Lane Durgates Wadhurst TN5 6DQ 1892783414 School Website
Wadhurst C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss David Hemsley	Sparrows Green Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6SR 01892783155 School Website
The Mount Camphill Community Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Hall	Faircrouch Lane East Sussex Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6PT 1892782025 School Website
Uplands Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Anna Robinson	Lower High Street Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6AZ 1892782135 School Website
Mark Cross Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alma Scales	Mark Cross Crowborough East Sussex TN6 3PJ 01892852866 School Website
Frant Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Challis	Church Lane Frant Royal Tunbridge Wells East Sussex TN3 9DX 01892750243 School Website
Stonegate Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Elms	Station Road Stonegate Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 7EN 01580200415 School Website
Lamberhurst St Marys C Of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Bromley	Pearse Place Lamberhurst Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8EJ 01892890281 School Website
Mayfield School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss A M Beary	The Old Palace High Street Mayfield East Sussex TN20 6PH 1435874600 School Website
Mayfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Warren	Fletching Street Mayfield East Sussex TN20 6TA 01435873185 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wadhurst Station Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6RZ 0.58 Miles

Frant Bells Yew Green, Frant, East Sussex, TN3 9BJ 2.87 Miles

Stonegate Peartree Hill, Near Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7ER 3.80 Miles

Tunbridge Wells Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BT 5.14 Miles

Eridge Groombridge Lane, Eridge Green, East Sussex, TN3 9LE 5.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Scott Cabs 01892 890145 12 Down Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8HR 3.33 Miles
Ticehurst Cabs 01580 200180 Coronation Cottages, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7LX 4.38 Miles
Jeff's Taxi 07801 759404 Hawkenbury Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5BL 4.39 Miles
Concorde Cars 01892 853333 North Street, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3LY 4.81 Miles
Prestige Taxis 01892 570207 3 Celandine Court, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RY 4.83 Miles
Saxon Taxi 07929 240794 Guildford Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1SW 4.98 Miles
Tunbridge Wells Taxis 01892 511116 Rowan Tree Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5PY 5.05 Miles
Number One Taxis 01892 511116 23 Rowan Tree Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5PY 5.05 Miles
Airport And Taxi Specialists 0800 107 1195 30 Summervale Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8JB 5.10 Miles
Dancab 07743 831893 2 Eridge Court, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RT 5.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Durgates Old Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Mayfield Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparrows Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fair Corner Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Fairhaven Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snape View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wadhurst Station Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Wadhurst Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Best Beech Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woods Green Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Black Barn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pell Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Hill Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Buckhurst Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Riseden Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Belmont Surgery 01892 782121	Belmont Surgery St.James Square Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6BJ
Frant Surgery 01892 750366	34 High Street Frant Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9DT
Lamberhurst 01892 890800	The Surgery The Down,Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8EX
Ticehurst Surgery 01580 200317	Newington Court Pickford Lane Ticehurst Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 7DJ
Woodhill Surgery 01435 873000	Woodhill Surgery Station Road Mayfield East Sussex TN20 6BW

Local Stores

Sparrows Green Road
Sparrow Green Road
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 6SJ
01892 785971
Store Website
0.35 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Culverden Veterinary Group
Sparrows Green Veterinary Surgery Sparrows Green Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6SP 01892 782382 cvg@culverden.co.uk Website 0.38 miles
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Well House Vets
Summerfield Lodge 24 Eridge Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8HJ 01892 515885 info@well-housevets.co.uk Website 5.07 miles
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Dacre House Veterinary Clinic
6 High Street Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4NY 01892 487174 reception@dacrehouse.co.uk Website 5.27 miles

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Culverden Veterinary Group
11 Culverden Park Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RD 01892 520296 cvg@culverden.co.uk Website 5.87 miles
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Vets Now (Tunbridge Wells)
C/O Culverden Veterinary Group 11 Culverden Park Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RD 01892 458 610 tunbridgewellsclinic@vets-now.com 5.87 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Dacre House Veterinary Clinic
91 Powder Mill Lane Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9ED 01892 546000 reception@dacrehouse.co.uk Website 6.34 miles
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 5pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now

Local Dog Walks

Haysden Park
Huge Open And Closed Park Based Around A Lake With Lots Routes Leading Off Towards And Along The Medway River. Lots Of Dogs And Great For Socialising. Royal Oak Lower Haysden Ln Tonbridge Lancashire TN11 9BD 9.12 miles

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Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 9.57 miles

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 10.73 miles Ashdown Forest

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Dene Park
Lovely Forest Walk. Plenty A Different Paths For You To Get Lost In That All Lead Back To The Car Park. Lovely Stream For Them To Play In. Dene Park Lancashire 11.74 miles

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Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway
A Linear Walk From Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway. The Walk Will Pass By Standen Rocks, Which Is A Great Spot For A Picnic Lunch With Its Wonderful Views Across The Reservoir. RH19 4NE 15.08 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Oldbury Hill
Beautiful National Trust Site With Many Different Walks Available. Very Steep And Hilly To Start With But Worth The Effort When You Get To The Top! Once At The Top It's Perfectly Safe For Off Lead Investigating And Away From The Road (Mines A Typical 100 Mile Per Hour Springer Spaniel) Very Friendly Dog Walkers And Only Ever Had One Nasty Encounter With Another Dog. Styants Bottom Road Lancashire 15.13 miles

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