Welcome to Horsley Cross

Horsley Cross is a small village located in the Tendring district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the A120 road, which connects Colchester to Harwich. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the Horsley Cross Roundabout, which is a major junction on the A120 road.

The village of Horsley Cross has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once a major trading center and was home to a number of important Roman settlements. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Horsley Cross Windmill, which dates back to the 18th century. The windmill is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the village and is open to the public for tours.

Horsley Cross is a peaceful and picturesque village that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of walking and cycling trails. The village is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and local ales. Overall, Horsley Cross is a charming village that is well worth a visit for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and history of rural England.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bradfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Luck-Davies	Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ 01255870241 School Website
Tendring Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanna Marshall	School Road Tendring Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0BP 01255830307 School Website
Wix And Wrabness Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss James Newell	Colchester Road Wix Manningtree Essex CO11 2RS 01255870282 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Great Bromley Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Keitch	Brook Street Great Bromley Colchester Essex CO7 7HX 01206230305 School Website
Mistley Norman Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Carter-Tufnell	Remercie Road Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1LS 01206392675 School Website
Lawford Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Fairbairn	Long Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2EF 01206393585 School Website
Highfields Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Cook	Colchester Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2BN 01206392223 School Website
Manningtree High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Morris	Colchester Road Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2BW 01206392852 School Website
Weeley St Andrews C Of E Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Diane Fawcett	Clacton Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9DH 01255830234 School Website
Great Bentley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Caffull	Plough Road Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LD 01206250331 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Mistley High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH 2.75 Miles

Manningtree Station Approach, Off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH 3.44 Miles

Great Bentley Station Road, Great Bentley, Essex, CO7 8LH 3.66 Miles

Weeley Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9DH 3.67 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 4.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Transfers 07814 101650 2 Manningtree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8SP 1.03 Miles
Topmarx Taxis 01206 395449 Freshfields/Shop Rd, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2PY 1.90 Miles
Trouble Free Transfers 07894 084550 87 Harwich Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1NA 2.53 Miles
Bromley Private Hire 01206 250653 16 Meadow Close, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7UG 2.55 Miles
Stour Cabs 01206 393935 17 Railway St, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1DS 2.89 Miles
Riverside Taxis Ltd 01206 397563 Henley Court, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1EQ 3.03 Miles
Weeley Taxis 01255 830144 Clacton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9DN 4.11 Miles
Airport Express 01206 251122 4 Hazel Close, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8HJ 4.76 Miles
Little Clacton Taxis 01255 862222 25 London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9RW 6.04 Miles
Flight Airport Travel 01206 790855 53 Hamlet Dr, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SR 6.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co11 52 - Hedgerows Clacton Road Horsley Cross Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Heath Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 196 - Little Bentley Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co16 35 - Heath Road/Pilcox Hall Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 103 - Little Bentley Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 30D - Spring Farm Colchester Road Wix Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 33 - Three Crossways Church Road Little Broml Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co11 29 - Bradfield Spso Heath Road Bradfield Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co11 28D - Shop Road Little Bromley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 71D - Home Farm Windmill Road Bradfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co16 56 - Church Farm Tendring Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 49D - Village Maid Heath Road Bradfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 46D - Mistley Heath Heath Road Mistley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 240 - Ravens Green Little Bentley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 365D - Cowey Green Mary Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lawford Surgery 01206 392617	The Surgery 2 Edgefield Ave,Lawford Manningtree Essex CO11 2HD
The Riverside Health Ctr 01206 397070	The Riverside Health Ctr Station Road Manningtree Essex CO11 1AA
Great Bentley Surgery 01206 250691	The Hollies The Green, Great Bentley Nr.Colchester Essex CO7 8PJ
Elmstead Surgery	Chapel Lane Elmstead Colchester Essex CO7 7AG
Thorpe Surgery 01255 861850	The Surgery, High Street Thorpe-Le-Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0EA

Local Stores

Manningtree
Riverside Avenue East
Lawford
Manningtree
Essex
CO11 1US
01206 397007
Store Website
3.16 miles

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SPAR - Ardleigh South Services
Ardleigh South Service Station
A120 South
Colchester
CO7 7SL
01206 231 174
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Weeley Veterinary Centre
26 Colchester Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JT 01255 441441 hello@weeleyvetcentre.com Website 3.34 miles

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Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
Factory Lane Cattawade Brantham Manningtree Essex CO11 1QL 01206 391511 brantham@highcliffvets.com Website 3.80 miles
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Taylorsvision Ltd
Primrose Cottage High Street Thorpe-Le-Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0EA 01255 860014 info@taylorsvision.co.uk Website 4.56 miles

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Orwell Veterinary Group
Stutton Surgery 2 Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SW 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk 4.95 miles

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
The Street Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea Essex CO16 9LG 01255 860555 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 5.70 miles

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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Colne Valley Veterinary Practice The Bungalow Colchester Road, Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9ET 01206 826287 5.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 3.39 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 4.76 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch. Alresford Rd Elmstead Colchester CO7 9JX 5.70 miles By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past

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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 6.17 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!! Broman'S Ln Colchester Lancashire CO5 8UE 8.65 miles

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Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It. Orwell Country Park Lancashire 9.08 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-11.2°C	-12.8°C	-12°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-8.7°C	-4.9°C	-1.9°C	-1.3°C	-1.6°C	-3.1°C	-2.7°C
Feels Like	-13.5°C	-12.2°C	-12.2°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-11.4°C	-8.8°C	-5.9°C	-5.2°C	-5.4°C	-7.8°C	-8.5°C

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Temp	-1.8°C	-2.1°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	-2°C	-1.6°C	-1.2°C	-1.2°C	-1.5°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-8°C	-8.5°C	-8.8°C	-8.3°C	-7.6°C	-6.9°C	-6.3°C	-6°C	-5.9°C	-5.9°C	-6°C	-5.3°C

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Temp	-2°C	-2.2°C	-2.4°C	-2.5°C	-2.3°C	-1.1°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	1.8°C	1.6°C	1.1°C	-0.7°C
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