Welcome to Mark Cross

Mark Cross 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. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the natural beauty of the area. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Mark Cross Inn, which dates back to the 19th century.

One of the main attractions of Mark Cross 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 wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. The forest is also home to several walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the area and take in the stunning views.

Another popular attraction in Mark Cross is the nearby town of Tunbridge Wells. The town is known for its historic architecture, including the famous Pantiles, which is a pedestrianized street lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. Tunbridge Wells is also home to several museums and art galleries, as well as a number of parks and gardens. Visitors to Mark Cross can easily access Tunbridge Wells by car or public transport, making it a great destination for a day trip.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: -3.1°C

Wind: 26.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Rotherfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kate Bishop	North Street Rotherfield Crowborough East Sussex TN6 3NA 01892852574 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
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
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
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
Uplands Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Anna Robinson	Lower High Street Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6AZ 1892782135 School Website
Beacon Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Anna Robinson	North Beeches Road Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2AS 01892603000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wadhurst Station Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6RZ 2.63 Miles

Eridge Groombridge Lane, Eridge Green, East Sussex, TN3 9LE 3.17 Miles

Crowborough Jarvis Brook, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2JR 3.39 Miles

Frant Bells Yew Green, Frant, East Sussex, TN3 9BJ 3.44 Miles

Tunbridge Wells Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BT 4.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Concorde Cars 01892 853333 North Street, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3LY 1.93 Miles
Arrow Taxis Uk Ltd 01892 664039 60 Forest Rise, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2ES 3.00 Miles
Southeast Camper Hire 01892 667639 35 Western Gardens, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3EB 3.18 Miles
Taylors Taxis 01892 863768 Old Timber Yard, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9LB 3.28 Miles
Advanced Limousines 01892 664594 Anrosa/Mount Pleasant, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2NF 3.53 Miles
D C Chauffeurs 07758 344017 42 Rockington Way, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2NL 3.71 Miles
Puma Cars 01825 733565 Rockington Way, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2NJ 3.75 Miles
Prestige Taxis 01892 570207 3 Celandine Court, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RY 4.09 Miles
Astate Car Service 01892 662222 4/A Anvil Cottage/Eridge Rd, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2SL 4.19 Miles
Ashdown Cars 01892 655604 27 Pleasant View Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2UU 4.19 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mark Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Catts Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Row Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lake Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trulls Hatch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Row Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayfield Grange No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beaconsfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buckhurst Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rotherfield Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beech Hill Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sleeches Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glebe Lane Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
High Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Frant Surgery 01892 750366	34 High Street Frant Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9DT
Woodhill Surgery 01435 873000	Woodhill Surgery Station Road Mayfield East Sussex TN20 6BW
Rotherfield Surgery 01892 852415	The Brook Health Centre Crowborough Hill Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2ED
Davies 01892 652850	The Brook Health Centre Crowborough Hill Jarvis Brook Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2ED
Belmont Surgery 01892 782121	Belmont Surgery St.James Square Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6BJ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Crowborough Post Office
Beacon House
Croft Road
Crowborough
TN6 1DL
Store Website
4.2 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 3.34 miles
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Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Crowborough
Mmg House Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2DA 01892 882818 crowborough@hoppersvets.co.uk Website 3.70 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 3.84 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 3.96 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 4.39 miles
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Birgit Holistic Vet Ltd
The Oast, Hendal Farm Cherry Gardens Hill Groombridge Turnbridge Wells Kent TN3 9NU birgitholisticvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 5.00 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 7.77 miles Ashdown Forest

Location what3words roadshow.fewer.shows

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 8.42 miles

Location what3words poppy.daisy.maps

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 8.89 miles

Location what3words snake.chats.sadly

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 12.26 miles

Location what3words vote.serves.pound

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

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Toys Hill
Lovely Walk Going Through Emmetts Garden For A Coffee Toys Hill Car Park Toy'S Hill Road Lancashire 14.42 miles Follow The Red Markers

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	11.2°C	8.2°C	6.7°C	5.6°C	5.1°C	5.2°C	6°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.4°C	4.2°C	4.2°C
Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.3°C	5.7°C	3.8°C	2°C	1.9°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Clear
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	2.8°C	1.5°C	1°C	2.4°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.4°C	1.7°C	2°C
Feels Like	1.5°C	0.8°C	-0.7°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-2°C	1.6°C	2.9°C	2°C	-0.3°C	-3.4°C	-1.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.5°C	-2.3°C	-3.6°C	-4.4°C	-4.1°C	-2.5°C	0°C	1.9°C	1.9°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-1.4°C
Feels Like	-6.1°C	-8.9°C	-10.6°C	-11.4°C	-10.8°C	-8.6°C	-5.1°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.1°C	-4.9°C	-6.1°C

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