Welcome to Thorncross

Thorncross is a small village located on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, with rolling hills and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Thorncross is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 17th-century manor house.

One of the main attractions in Thorncross is the nearby Tennyson Down, a chalk ridge that offers panoramic views of the island and the English Channel. The down is named after the famous poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, who lived on the Isle of Wight for many years and was inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Visitors can take a leisurely walk along the down, enjoying the fresh sea air and taking in the stunning views.

Another popular attraction in Thorncross is the nearby Freshwater Bay, a beautiful cove with clear blue waters and a sandy beach. The bay is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports, and there are a number of cafes and restaurants nearby where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink. Overall, Thorncross is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its historic buildings and stunning scenery to its beautiful beaches and outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Brighstone Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Lennon	New Road Brighstone Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4BB 01983740285 School Website
Chillerton And Rookley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Snow	Main Road Chillerton Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 3EP 01983721207 School Website
St Thomas Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Sanderson	High Street Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1NR 01983522747 School Website
Carisbrooke Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Katherine Marshall	Wellington Road Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5QT 01983522348 School Website
Christ The King College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Montrose	Wellington Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5QT 01983537070 School Website
Niton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Mills	School Lane Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BP 01983730209 School Website
Shalfleet Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Grainger	Station Road Ningwood Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 4NN 01983760269 School Website
Carisbrooke College Foundation School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Karen Begley	Mountbatten Drive Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5QU 01983524651 School Website
Godshill Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Snow	School Road Godshill Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3HJ 01983840246 School Website
St Georges School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Steff Gleeson	Watergate Rd Newport PO30 1XW 01983524634 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shanklin Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle Of Wight, PO37 7AR 8.77 Miles

Lake Araluen Way, Lake, Isle Of Wight, PO36 8PJ 9.44 Miles

Sandown Station Avenue, Sandown, Isle Of Wight, PO36 9BN 9.75 Miles

Lymington Pier Lymington Pier, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5ZE 10.91 Miles

Brading Station Road, Brading, Isle Of Wight, PO36 0EB 11.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Solo Taxis 01983 525010 2/Waterworks Cottages/Bowcombe Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 3HX 3.87 Miles
24 7 Taxis 01983 527275 9 Silver Birch Drive, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5AG 5.50 Miles
Newport Taxis 01983 522222 18 Acacia Cl, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5FQ 5.57 Miles
Newport Taxis 01983 821559 39 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BU 5.63 Miles
The Cab Co 01983 822222 15 Snowberry Road, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5EZ 5.67 Miles
5 Star Executive Travel 01983 527594 72 Carisbrooke Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BW 5.68 Miles
Amar Taxis 01983 522968 72 Carisbrooke Rd, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 1BW 5.68 Miles
Prices Taxis 01983 522084 58 Hunnyhill, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5HL 6.07 Miles
A.S.A.P. Taxis 01983 244444 108 Furrlongs, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2BB 6.25 Miles
Wight Knight Cars 01983 533335 6 Chiverton Walk, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 2BS 6.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Yafford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Limerstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brighstone Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atherfield Camp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandy Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moortown Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shorwell Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Gagger Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Atherfield Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mottistone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Billingham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hulverstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chale Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chale Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Newport Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	22 Carisbrooke High Street Newport PO30 1NR
Newport Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	22 Carisbrooke High Street Newport PO30 1NR
Newport Health Centre 01983 522150	22 Carisbrooke High St Carisbrooke Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1NR
South Wight Medical Practice 01983 740219	The Surgery Blackgang Road Niton Isle Of Wight PO38 2BN
Dr Hayes & Partners 01983 730257	The Surgery Blackgang Road Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BN

Local Stores

Rookley - Main Road
Main Road
Rookley
Ventnor
Isle Of Wight
PO38 3NY
01983 721326
Store Website
4.63 miles

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SPAR Somerset Road
33 - 35 Somerset Road
Ryde
PO33 1BU
01983 562779
Store Website
11.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Carisbrooke Vets
The Veterinary Surgery Pier Street Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2BE 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 5.29 miles
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Rspca Isle Of Wight
Fao Sandra Laker Bohemia Corner Merstone Lane Godshill Isle Of Wight PO38 3NA 01983 840287 animalcentre@btinternet.com 5.30 miles


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The People'S Vet
Newport Nursery Watergte Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1XP 01983 653769 admin@tpvet.co.uk Website 5.41 miles
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The Carisbrooke Vets
107 Carisbrooke Road Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1HP 01983 522822 admin@iowvet.com Website 5.51 miles
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Wight Vets Ltd
15 Chapel Street Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 1PY 01983 896889 team@wightvets.com Website 5.78 miles

Animals Treated
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Vectis Equine Vets
Systems House St. Cross Lane Newport Isle Of Wight PO30 5BZ 01983 533799 enquiries@vectisequinevets.co.uk Website 6.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Mottistone Meander: Climb To The Common
Visit A Mysterious Ancient Monument And Enjoy Fine Views Over The Mottistone Estate To The Sea. National Trust - Mottistone Gardens And Estate Mottistone Newport PO30 4ED 2.51 miles You Can Park Free Of Charge Next To Mottistone Gardens To Begin Your Walk. Alternatively You Can Park In Strawberry Lane Carpark Off Of Strawberry Lane Or At Jubilee Car Park, Bright Stone. By Following Strawberry Lane And Turning Off At Lynch Lane.

Location what3words viewer.shirtless.shady

Brook Bay
A Lovely Long Sandy Beach Which Is Dog Friendly All-Year Round. You Can Also Hunt For Fossils At Hanover Point 2 Military Rd Brighstone 3.49 miles

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Brook Bay
Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round..Brook Bay Has Two Car Parks...As You Are Travelling South From Alum...Ignore The First One And Go In The Second. Slope With A Few Rocks To The Beach...Then Mostly Flat With Some Lovely Natural Coastline Views. Military Rd 3.71 miles

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Whitwell/St Lawrence/Niton/Whitwell
3 Nettlecombe Ln Niton 5.51 miles

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Reeth Bay
Totally Dog Friendly Beach..Has A Small Beach Cafe. It's A Fisherman's Cove So If Not Overcrowded But Is A Lovely Spot For A Walk. Need To Park At The Top And Walk Down Past The Lighthouse. You Have To Cross A Few Boulders To Get To The Sandy Beach..But Well Worth The Balancing Act. Reeth Bay 5.69 miles

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Tennyson Down And Headon Warren
Highdown Ln 7.46 miles

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