Welcome to Hawkhurst

Hawkhurst is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and scenic getaway. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including rolling hills, woodlands, and fields, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hawkhurst is the St. Laurence Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture, which make it a popular destination for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. Another popular attraction in the village is the Hawkhurst Fish Farm, which is a great place to visit for those who are interested in fishing or simply want to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Hawkhurst is also home to a number of quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants, which offer a range of local and international cuisine. The village is particularly known for its traditional English pubs, which serve a variety of local beers and ales. Overall, Hawkhurst is a charming and picturesque village that offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for anyone who is looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

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Local Schools

School	Details
Hawkhurst Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jodi Hacker	Fowlers Park Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4JJ 01580753254 School Website
Marlborough House School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Eddy Newton	Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4PY 1580753555 School Website
St Ronan's School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr William Trelawney-Vernon	Water Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DJ 1580752271 School Website
Hurst Green Church Of England Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Allison Flack	London Road Hurst Green Etchingham East Sussex TN19 7PN 1580860375 School Website
Sandhurst Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Norman	Rye Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5JE 01580850288 School Website
Benenden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Roberts	The Green Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DN 01580240565 School Website
Bodiam Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cherane Marshall	Bodiam Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5UH 01580830342 School Website
Benenden School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mrs S Price	Cranbrook Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AA 1580240592 School Website
Cranbrook School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Will Chuter	Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JD 01580711800 School Website
Belle Vue School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Mckeeman	Jockey Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JN 1580854641 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Etchingham Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PA 3.88 Miles

Robertsbridge Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DJ 4.71 Miles

Stonegate Peartree Hill, Near Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7ER 6.45 Miles

Wadhurst Station Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6RZ 8.63 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 8.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elba Private Hire Ltd 01580 752984 40 Winchester Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4DQ 0.14 Miles
F G K Cars 01580 712299 Unit 6 Hartley Dyke Business Centre, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3QG 2.56 Miles
Ivy Executive 01580 443001 1A Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PL 2.77 Miles
Ticehurst Cabs 01580 200180 Coronation Cottages, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7LX 3.79 Miles
Adam's Private Hire 01580 819292 2 Church Cottage/High St, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7AN 4.08 Miles
Robertsbridge Cars 01580 880988 Langham Rd, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DT 4.78 Miles
Scott Cabs 01892 890145 12 Down Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8HR 6.12 Miles
Cleggy Taxis 07790 989470 8 Beechwood Close, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7BS 6.17 Miles
High Street Taxis 01435 882980 Rover Cottage, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7ET 6.47 Miles
Brightling Executive Car Service 07774 488664 Swallowfield Farm, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HB 6.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hawkhurst Post Office Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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The Moor Old Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Weald View Medical Practice - Hawkhurst 01580 753937	Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4EX
Weald View Medical Practice-Talbot Road	Wish Valley Talbot Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook TN18 4NB
Orchard End 01580 713622	Orchard End Surgery Dorothy Avenue Cranbrook Kent TN17 3AY
Old School Surgery 01580 712476	The Old School Surgery Rectory Fields Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JB
The Crane 01580 712260	The Crane Surgery Rectory Fields Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JB

Local Stores

Cranbrook
High Street
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3DQ
01580 714366
Store Website
3.42 miles

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SPAR - Planters A21 Hurst Green
Orchard Farm
London Road
Hurst Green
TN19 7QS
01580 860959
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Hawkhurst Veterinary Surgery Springfield Cranbrook Road Hawkhurst Kent TN18 5EE 01580 752 187 infohawkhurst@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 0.30 miles
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Medivet Cranbrook
Brooksden High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DT 01580 713381 cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 3.41 miles

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Lmt Equine Ltd
Walkhurst Farm New Pond Road Benendon Cranbrook Kent TN17 4EN 07717 495535 lauravetchiro@gmail.com Website 3.79 miles

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Senlac Veterinary Centre
53 High Street Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5AN 01424 772148 admin@senlacvets.co.uk 4.59 miles
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Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Equine Clinic
Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Equine Clinic, Bedgebury Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QT 01580 211981 goudhurst@cvsvets.com Website 4.73 miles
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Rw Equine Vet
Egmont Farm Coppards Lane Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6QS 01797 334300 office@rwequinevet.co.uk Website 5.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There! Smarden Bell Rd Smarden 12.32 miles

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Alexandra Park
There Is Free Parking Along St Helen's Road. A Well Laid Out And Interesting Park, Lots Of Water Fowl; Grey Herons, Ducks, Coots. To Make This A Longer Walk There Are Wooded Areas West Of The Fenced Off Part Of The Park. Pretty Busy During Summer Months. 8 Lower Park Rd Hastings TN34 2LB 13.20 miles

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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible. Pett Level Rd Winchelsea Lancashire TN36 4NG 13.29 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea. 5 Pett Level Rd Hastings TN35 4EH 13.42 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 13.43 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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Country Park Barley Lane
If You Park At Barley Lane Car Park (Fee £1.00 All Day), There Are A Choice Of Three Paths Into The Country Park. If You Go East You Can Walk Back Into Hastings Toward The Castle And Tea Shop. West Takes You Toward, Fairlights. Wooded Areas And Sea Views. There Are Some Quite Steep Trails But You Can Keep To The Flatter Areas. 93 Barley Ln Hastings TN35 5NT 13.56 miles Barley Lane

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