Welcome to Swallows Cross

Swallows Cross is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. The village is situated near the town of Brentwood and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century. The name Swallows Cross is believed to have originated from the fact that the village was once a popular spot for swallows to nest. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the village and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows.

Swallows Cross is also home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village hall is a popular venue for community events and is used for a range of activities, including fitness classes, dance classes, and social events. The pub, known as The Swallows, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of food and drink options in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Jarmain	Castle Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1BQ 01799523384 School Website
R A Butler Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Vincent	South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DG 01799523652 School Website
R A Butler Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Vincent	South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DG 01799523651 School Website
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Saffron Walden Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Jo Hall	South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DW 01799523248 School Website
Saffron Walden County High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Polly Lankester	Audley End Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4UH 01799513030 School Website
Katherine Semar Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Puxley	Ross Close Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4DU 01799521120 School Website
Katherine Semar Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Puxley	Ross Close Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4DU 01799521720 School Website
Joyce Frankland Academy Newport Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Roberts	Bury Water Lane Newport Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3TR 01799540237 School Website
Great Chesterford Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Co-Heads Sarah Mitchell/Amy Sargeant	School Street Great Chesterford Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1NN 01799530292 School Website
Ashdon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Rance	Bartlow Road Ashdon Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2HB 01799584219 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Audley End Station Road, Wendons Ambo, Essex, CB11 4LB 2.28 Miles

Great Chesterford Station Road, Great Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1NY 2.99 Miles

Newport (Essex) Station Road, Newport, Essex, CB11 3PL 3.69 Miles

Whittlesford Parkway Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL 6.17 Miles

Elsenham Station Road, New Road, Elsenham, Essex, CM22 6HA 7.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aaa Taxi Transfers 01799 668166 Sheds Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2AB 0.48 Miles
Aaa Taxi Transfers 01799 668166 4 St James Ct, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TN 0.62 Miles
Select Cars 01799 525500 Stansted House/Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ 0.79 Miles
Crocus Cars 01799 525511 Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ 0.79 Miles
Ollie's Wheelchair-Friendly Taxis 01799 508240 Business &Amp; Technology Centre Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ 0.79 Miles
Minet Private Hire Ltd 01799 513111 Stanstead House, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ 0.79 Miles
Abel Cars 01799 513313 Business &Amp; Technology Centre/Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ 0.79 Miles
Pgs Private Hire 07769 705225 Victoria Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AF 0.85 Miles
Walden Cabs 01799 500500 Turnip Hall Farm/Radwinter Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2LB 1.02 Miles
Audley End Taxi Cabs 01799 668247 The Hangar, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4LH 1.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Green Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Little Walden Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Highfields Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Market Square Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashdon Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Market Square Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Castle Street Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
East Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Saffron Walden Delivery Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whiteshot Way Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Radwinter Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
South Road Four Acre Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Elizabeth Way Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
High Street Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Station Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Gold Street Surgery 01799 525325	The Gold Street Surgery Gold Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1EJ
Crocus Medical Practice 01799 522327	Crocus Medical Practice Saffron Walden Comm Hosp Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3HY
Uttlesford Health Limited Ent 01799 562821	Ent Uttlesford Health Limited Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3HY
Uttlesford Health Limited Vasectomy 01799 562821	Vasectomy Uttlesford Health Limited Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3HY
Uttlesford Health Limited Gynaecology 01799 562821	Gynaecology Uttlesford Health Limited Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3HY

Local Stores

Linton
106 High Street
Linton
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB21 4JT
01223 891258
Store Website
4.95 miles

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SPAR - Abington Stores & Post Office
81 High Street
Abington
CB21 6AB
01223 891271
Store Website
6.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mercer &Amp; Hughes
14 Radwinter Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3JB 01799 522082 enquiries@mercerandhughes.co.uk Website 0.59 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Thaxted Vets Ltd
42 Shire Hill Saffron Waldren Essex CB11 3AQ 01799 521060 0.80 miles

Animals Treated
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Saffron Walden Veterinary Clinic
77 Rowntree Way Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4BY 01799 522755 info@stortvet.com Website 1.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 11:00 and 16:30
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Closed between 11:00 and 16:30
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Belgrave House Veterinary Surgery
139 High Street Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JT 01223 893720 reception@belgravehousevets.co.uk Website 4.94 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Whittlesford
39 Station Road West Whittlesford Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 4NL 01223 833651 practice.whittlesford@villagevet.co.uk Website 6.17 miles
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Animals Treated
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Hawkedon And Homefield Vets Ltd
Homefield Road Veterinary Practice Homefield Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8QP 01440 712021 homefield@hawkedonvets.com Website 8.43 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Our own vets are then on call
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Our own vets are then on call over night
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Our own vets are on call
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Our own vets are on call
Fri	08:00	19:00
Our own vets are on call
Sat	08:00	14:00
Our own vets are then on call
Sun	closed	closed
Our own vets are then on call

Local Dog Walks

Littlebury Green
Unnamed Road Lancashire 3.56 miles Cb11 4Xe Is The Nearest Postcode. Look Out For The Lay-By With The Footpath Sign.

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The Outskirts Of Elmdon
Hertford Ln 5.18 miles Nearest Postcode Is Cb11 4Nh, But If You Are Driving Through Elmdon, The Parking Area Is Just Past The Village Limits Sign.

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Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 5.96 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 6.68 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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Gog Magog Hills
Great Walks And Play Areas For Dogs Managed By The Gog Magog Trust Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 9.16 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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Magog Down
Nice Off Lead Walk Around The Parameter Of The Gog Magog, Great View Of Cambridge. There Are Some Larger Fields That Can Be Walked Through But Dogs Must Be Kept On Leads As There Are Lots Of Birds Which Nest In The Long Grass In Spring And Also Sheep Which Are In A Secure Field. There Are A Few Benches Scattered Around To Rest You Feet. The Doggy Playing Field Is Nice To Watch Dogs Playing Together And Chat To Other Dog Owners. I Haven't Had Any Problems With Parking On The Times I've Been In The Week, Not Sure How Busy It Gets At The Weekend. Gog Magog Cottages Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 9.21 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

Thursday	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	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Freezing fog	Freezing fog
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

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

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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
Feels Like	-5.7°C	-6.6°C	-7.4°C	-7.9°C	-8°C	-6.9°C	-4.6°C	-3.5°C	-2.3°C	-0.8°C	-2°C	-4.4°C

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