Welcome to Cross at Hand

Cross-at-Hand is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is situated on the A21 road, which connects London to Hastings. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking and cycling. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Luke's Church.

One of the main attractions in Cross-at-Hand is the Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. The forest covers an area of over 2,000 acres and is home to a wide variety of trees, including conifers, broadleaves, and exotic species. The forest is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. There are also a number of picnic areas and a children's play area.

Another popular attraction in Cross-at-Hand is the Bewl Water reservoir. The reservoir covers an area of over 770 acres and is the largest body of inland water in the south-east of England. The reservoir is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, with activities such as sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking available. There are also a number of walking and cycling trails around the reservoir, as well as a children's play area and a cafe.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 3.9°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Meadows School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Ed Reilly	London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0RJ 1892529144 School Website
Southborough C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Savage	Broomhill Park Road Southborough Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0JY 01892529682 School Website
Bidborough Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Burton	Spring Lane Bidborough Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UE 01892529333 School Website
Two Bridges School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Sue Beauchamp	Charles Street Southborough Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0DS 01892519841 School Website
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Simpson	St John's Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9XB 01892529551 School Website
St Matthews High Brooms Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Phillips	Powder Mill Lane High Brooms Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9DY 01892528098 School Website
St Gregorys Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Philip Byrne	Reynolds Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9XL 01892527444 School Website
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon Crozier	Wilman Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9AL 1892529796 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turvey	Cunningham Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9EW 01892678980 School Website
Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Wybar	Southfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9UJ 01892520902 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
High Brooms North Farm Road, High Brooms, Kent, TN2 3XE 1.43 Miles

Tonbridge Barden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TT 2.04 Miles

Tunbridge Wells Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BT 2.36 Miles

Leigh Lower Green, Leigh, Kent, TN11 8RU 2.86 Miles

Hildenborough Rings Hill, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 8LX 3.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gibbs Taxis 01892 528470 16 Crundwell Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0LJ 0.52 Miles
Cars R Us 01892 458186 Unit 1 Old Quarry, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9DY 1.03 Miles
Snc Cars Ltd 01732 356507 7 Woodlands Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2NE 1.36 Miles
Airport Connections 01892 557799 High Broom Railway Station, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3XE 1.43 Miles
Central Cars 01732 368988 17 Temple Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3GL 1.52 Miles
Empire 7 Taxis 01892 459655 37 Whitefield Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UD 1.53 Miles
Dan Cab 07743 831893 Flat 7/Dorchester House/Hasletts Cl, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EE 1.63 Miles
Airportexpress Taxi 01892 670784 7 Barons Court, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9LJ 1.68 Miles
Express Taxis 01892 670784 7 Barons Court, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9LJ 1.68 Miles
Diamond Taxi Travel 01892 515100 19 Dorking Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2LN 1.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Birchwood Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Parade Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Bounds Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Pennington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doric Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holden Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darnley Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Modest Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Argyle Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southborough Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bidborough Ridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Prospect Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ladys Gift Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bidborough Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Andrews Medical Centre 01892 515455	133 London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0NA
The Wells Medical Practice 01892 546422	Clanricarde Mc, Abbey Crt 7-15 St Johns Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9TF
Clanricarde Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Abbey Court St. Johns Road Tunbridge Wells TN4 9TF
Clanricarde Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Abbey Court St. Johns Road Tunbridge Wells TN4 9TF
The Old Bakery 1892863040	Penshurst Road Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0PQ

Local Stores

Silverdale
151 Silverdale Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9HX
01892 522677
Store Website
1.42 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Hildenborough
London Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 9ND
01732 835 400
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dacre House Veterinary Clinic
91 Powder Mill Lane Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9ED 01892 546000 reception@dacrehouse.co.uk Website 1.08 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Tue	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Wed	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Thu	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Fri	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Sat	09:00	12:30
Duty vet available until 5pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Sun	closed	closed
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now

Companion Care (Tunbridge Wells) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Fountains Retail Park Dowding Way Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3FB 01892 500 050 tunbridgewells@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.58 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Between 13:00 & 17:00 we are open for collections only - no vet is on site
Sun	closed	closed

Culverden Veterinary Group
11 Culverden Park Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RD 01892 520296 cvg@culverden.co.uk Website 1.65 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Vets Now (Tunbridge Wells)
C/O Culverden Veterinary Group 11 Culverden Park Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RD 01892 458 610 tunbridgewellsclinic@vets-now.com 1.65 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Priory Lodge Vets
31 Pembury Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JA 01732 353668 info@plvet.co.uk Website 1.90 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Rusthall Veterinary Surgery
20 Ashley Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8TU 01892 511715 rusthallvetsurgery@btconnect.com 2.01 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

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 1.77 miles

Location what3words snake.chats.sadly

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 3.11 miles

Location what3words poppy.daisy.maps

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 5.36 miles

Location what3words vote.serves.pound

Oldbury Hill
Beautiful National Trust Site With Many Different Walks Available. Very Steep And Hilly To Start With But Worth The Effort When You Get To The Top! Once At The Top It's Perfectly Safe For Off Lead Investigating And Away From The Road (Mines A Typical 100 Mile Per Hour Springer Spaniel) Very Friendly Dog Walkers And Only Ever Had One Nasty Encounter With Another Dog. Styants Bottom Road Lancashire 8.19 miles

Location what3words nation.traded.ally

Toys Hill
Lovely Walk Going Through Emmetts Garden For A Coffee Toys Hill Car Park Toy'S Hill Road Lancashire 8.60 miles Follow The Red Markers

Location what3words frock.wash.send

Toys Hill
A Choice Of Three Circular Routes. The 3 Mile (Red) Involves Crossing Two Roads Otherwise Off Lead Walk. Brasted Chart Lancashire 8.77 miles

Location what3words bright.begin.twig

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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