Welcome to Five Ash Down

Five Ash Down is a small village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated between the towns of Uckfield and Heathfield and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Fyve Asshe. The name is believed to have come from the five ash trees that once stood in the village. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings including the Grade II listed St. John the Baptist Church which dates back to the 14th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and shops which add to its charm.

Five Ash Down is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists who come to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is located close to the Ashdown Forest which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife including deer, badgers, and foxes. Visitors can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities including horse riding, fishing, and golf. Overall, Five Ash Down is a beautiful village with a rich history and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 2.9°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bonners C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ewa Wilson	School Hill Maresfield Uckfield East Sussex TN22 2EG 01825762381 School Website
Buxted C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Head	Hurstwood Road Buxted Uckfield East Sussex TN22 4BB 01825733185 School Website
Uckfield Community Technology College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Hugh Hennebry	Downsview Crescent Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3DJ 01825764844 School Website
Manor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Hill	Downsview Crescent Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1UB 01825763041 School Website
High Hurstwood Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Pollard	Chillies Lane Uckfield East Sussex TN22 4AD 01825733231 School Website
Holy Cross Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Prest	Belmont Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1BP 01825762336 School Website
Rocks Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Best	Lashbrooks Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 2AY 01825762827 School Website
St Philips Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Sanchez	High Street New Town Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5DJ 01825762032 School Website
Harlands Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Blakeley	Mallard Drive Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5PW 01825764244 School Website
Framfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Lisa Pestell	The Street Framfield Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5NR 01825890258 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxted High Street, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4LA 1.34 Miles

Uckfield New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1HS 1.44 Miles

Crowborough Jarvis Brook, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2JR 4.83 Miles

Eridge Groombridge Lane, Eridge Green, East Sussex, TN3 9LE 7.71 Miles

Cooksbridge A275, Main Road, Cooksbridge, East Sussex, BN7 3QG 8.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Village Taxi Service's 01825 764431 49 Parklands, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 2HR 1.03 Miles
Crowborough Town Taxis 0800 567 7900 49 Parklands, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 2HR 1.03 Miles
Ray's Taxis 01825 768494 Lealands Dr, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DW 1.32 Miles
Amow Private Hire 01825 479588 48 Brown's Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1UF 1.47 Miles
S And R Cars 01825 767000 6 Rockhall Cottage, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1HT 1.47 Miles
Colin's Taxis 01825 764281 61 Manor Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DQ 1.49 Miles
Aj Taxis 01825 762175 27 The Mt, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DD 1.52 Miles
Aardvark Executive Cars 01825 732568 4 Littlewood Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4LW 1.61 Miles
Airport Transfers Uckfield 07944 712789 46 Olives Meadow, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1QY 1.91 Miles
R And R Taxis 01825 729214 The Signal Box, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1PU 1.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Five Ash Down Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Five Ash Down Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gate House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coopers Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Budletts Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buxted School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maresfield Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ringles Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batts Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nevill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lampool Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snatts Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Buxted Medical Centre 01825 732333	Buxted Medical Centre Framfield Road, Buxted Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5FD
The Meads Surgery 01825 766055	Bell Farm Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1BA
The Meads Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bell Farm Road Newick Uckfield TN22 1BA
The Meads Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bell Farm Road Newick Uckfield TN22 1BA
Bird-In-Eye Surgery 01825 763196	Bird-In-Eye Surgery Uckfield Community Hosp Framfield Road Uckfield TN22 5AW

Local Stores

Heathfield
110 High Street
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 8JD
01435 860400
Store Website
6.50 miles

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SPAR - Crowborough Post Office
Beacon House
Croft Road
Crowborough
TN6 1DL
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Maresfield - The Forest Vet
Millers Yard Straight Half Mile Maresfield East Sussex TN22 3AY 01825 766006 maresfield@medivet.co.uk Website 0.64 miles

Animals Treated
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Henley House Veterinary Clinic
Henley House Veterinary Centre 2 London Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1HX 01825 766099 info@henleyhousevets.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
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Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery
Fairfield House New Town Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5DG 01825 764268 admin@uckfieldvets.co.uk Website 2.20 miles
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Madeleine Campbell Hobgoblins Stud Equine Reproduction Centre
Hobgoblins Stud &Amp; Equine Reproduction Centre, Duddleswell Ashdown Forest Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3BH 01825 713631 reprovet_uk@yahoo.com Website 2.45 miles

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Culverden Veterinary Group
Beechview Surgery Beechview Parade Walshes Road Crowborough East Sussex TN6 3RA 01892 661650 cvg@culverden.co.uk Website 4.29 miles
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Well House Vets
The Well House Crowborough Hill Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2SE 01892 653 088 info@well-housevets.co.uk Website 4.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 3.01 miles Ashdown Forest

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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 9.04 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Ditchling Beacon
Ditchling Rd Brighton Lancashire BN1 9QD 11.31 miles You Can Park Easily At The Car Park At Ditchling Beacon Or Catch The No 79. Buses Run All Year Round But Are Restricted At Weekends.

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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 11.33 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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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 12.66 miles

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Stanmer Park
Many Routes Available In The Woods, Over The Wide Park Area Or Through The Village And Up The Path 38 Stony Mere Way Lancashire 12.70 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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