Welcome to Vines Cross

Vines 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 walkers and cyclists. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The White Hart.

The history of Vines Cross dates back to the 16th century when it was a small hamlet. The village grew in the 19th century when the A267 road was built, connecting the village to other towns and villages in the area. The village was named after a local family called Vine, who owned land in the area. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings, including the 16th-century Vines Cross House and the 17th-century Vines Cross Chapel.

Today, Vines Cross is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents take pride in their village and its history. Vines Cross is a hidden gem in East Sussex and is well worth a visit for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the countryside.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 5.8°C

Feels Like: -0.1°C

Wind: 29.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

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
Heathfield Community College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Caroline Barlow	Cade Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8RJ 01435866066 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
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
Vtss Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Tremble	Oak View, Mayfield Flat Cross-In-Hand Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0TU 7799120339
Hellingly Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michelle Mckay	North Street Hellingly Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DS 01323844346 School Website
Dallington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Cox	East Street Dallington Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9NH 01435830335 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxted High Street, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4LA 6.86 Miles

Stonegate Peartree Hill, Near Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7ER 7.04 Miles

Uckfield New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1HS 7.77 Miles

Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 8.06 Miles

Crowborough Jarvis Brook, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2JR 8.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Best Taxis Of Heathfield 01435 863070 Sequoia/Green La, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8EP 1.69 Miles
High Weald Travel 01435 868111 62 Geers Wood, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0AR 1.93 Miles
Heathfield Cars 01435 867222 3 Pookreed Cl, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XS 2.01 Miles
Xl Cars 01435 866333 Tree Tops/Mutton Hall La, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8NX 2.35 Miles
Heffle Cars 01435 867287 Wish End, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8NX 2.35 Miles
G.8 Travel 01435 864837 Lennox Court, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8NF 2.37 Miles
Simpsons Private Hire 01435 866021 2/Streatfield Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LA 2.37 Miles
Heathfield Taxi Services 01435 862263 Flat 2/Hemsley House/Streatfield Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LA 2.37 Miles
Aspect Taxis 01435 868989 Unit 16 Satinstown Farm, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RU 2.43 Miles
Top Hat Cars 01435 862352 11 Springwood Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8JY 2.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Vines Cross Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nettlesworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paynes Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maynards Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warbleton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marle Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beestons Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horebeech Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horam Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharps Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsley Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cralle Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mount Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Manor Oak Surgery	Horebeech Lane Horam Heathfield TN21 0DS
Punnetts Town Medical Centre 01435 830860	Quintin Medical Centre Punnetts Town Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9DH
Heathfield Surgery 01435 864999	The Surgery 96-98 High Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8JD
Wadham 01435 862021	The Firs Cross In Hand Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0LT
Herstmonceux Integrative Health Centre 01323 833535	Herstmonceux Health Ctr Hailsham Road Herstmonceux East Sussex BN27 4JX

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Heathfield
Broad Oak
Heathfield
TN21 8SU
01435 863285
Store Website
2.7 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 1.11 miles
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Heathfieldvets Ltd
Chimneys Hailsham Road Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8AD 01435 864422 vets@heathfieldvets.co.uk Website 1.90 miles

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Mayfield Vet
84 High Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8JD 01435 865887 heathfield@henleyhousevets.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
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Saturday appointments can be made at Henley House Vets in Uckfield.
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Horsebridge Veterinary Practice
High Street Lower Horsebridge Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DH 01323 442250 vet@rgbvet.co.uk Website 4.19 miles

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T W Couzens
Holistic Veterinary Medicine Centre The Village Works London Road, East Hoathly Lewes East Sussex BN8 6QA 01825 840966 admin@hvmc.info Website 4.58 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Highcroft Veterinary Group
25 London Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3BN 01323 841666 vets@highcroftvets.co.uk Website 5.08 miles
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Emergency service available after 1pm phone 01323 841666
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Local Dog Walks

Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 9.57 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 10.57 miles Ashdown Forest

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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 10.91 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 11.78 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 12.45 miles

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St Leonards On Sea Beach Huts
Beautiful Beach Walks.Free Parkingmiles Of Beautiful Sand Banks 10 Cinque Ports Way Hastings 13.05 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

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