Welcome to Balcombe

Balcombe is a small village located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England. The village is situated on the River Ouse and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Balcombe is known for its picturesque scenery, historic buildings, and friendly community. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is a popular destination for tourists and visitors.

One of the main attractions in Balcombe is the Balcombe Viaduct, which was built in 1842 and is a Grade II listed structure. The viaduct is an impressive sight and spans over 1000 feet across the valley. It is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, who can enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village also has a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St Mary's Church and the Balcombe Place estate, which dates back to the 16th century.

Balcombe is a thriving community with a range of amenities and facilities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a number of shops and pubs. There are also several sports clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a football club, and a gardening club. Balcombe is well-connected to the rest of West Sussex, with easy access to the A23 and the M23 motorway. The village is also served by a train station, which provides regular services to London and Brighton.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 2.9°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Balcombe C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Millbanks	London Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6HS 01444811403 School Website
Ardingly College Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr B A H Figgis	College Road Haywards Heath West Sussex Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6SQ 1444893000 School Website
St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Savage	Holmans Street Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6UQ 01444892314 School Website
Worth School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Mcpherson	Paddockhurst Road Turners Hill West Sussex Crawley West Sussex RH10 4SD 1342710200 School Website
St Marks C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Kelsey	Brantridge Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6EN 01444400398 School Website
Brantridge School Academy Special Converter Ages:6-11 Head Teacher Mr Dafydd Roberts	Staplefield Place Staplefield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6EQ 1444400228 School Website
Handcross Park School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Richard Brown	London Road Handcross West Sussex Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6HF 1444400526 School Website
Philpots Manor School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Darin Nobes	West Hoathly West Sussex RH19 4PR 1342810268 School Website
Handcross Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Bondonno	London Road Handcross Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6HB 01444400291 School Website
The Brook School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Cox	Salterns Road Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7JE 01293886521 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Balcombe London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ 0.35 Miles

Haywards Heath Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1DJ 3.95 Miles

Three Bridges Haslett Avenue, Three Bridges, West Sussex, RH10 1LY 4.21 Miles

Crawley Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 4.26 Miles

Ifield Ifield Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0JP 5.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And C Village Cars 01342 719888 14 Gowers Close, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6UF 2.37 Miles
Uk Airports Transfers 01293 406496 13 Lincoln Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5ET 3.49 Miles
Village Cars 01342 718500 16 Withypitts, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PJ 3.51 Miles
Chauffeur 2 You 01293 884987 1 Edgar Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RF 3.62 Miles
Airport Transfers South East 01293 612583 4, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9TQ 3.68 Miles
Andy's Taxis 01444 461237 Stanbridge View, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6BA 3.72 Miles
Station Taxis 01444 410410 Haywards Heath Railway Station, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1DJ 3.96 Miles
Abbey Air 01444 450505 61 Sydney Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1QD 3.99 Miles
Village Cars Ltd 01342 718500 Rowfant House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4NG 4.04 Miles
C S Taxis 01444 441616 Chelwood House, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1DN 4.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Balcombe Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mill Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balcombe Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haywards Heath Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lodgelands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balcombe Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Handcross Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
West Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Balcombe Place Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
The Oaks Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Balcombe Tunnel Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Dittons Place Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cowdray Arms Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little London Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gillets Surgery 01444 811948	Gillets Surgery Haywards Heath Road Balcombe West Sussex RH17 6PH
Ouse Valley Practice 01444 405750	Dumbledore P/Care Centre London Road Handcross West Sussex RH17 6HB
Saxonbrook Medical Centre 01293 450400	Saxonbrook Medical Centre Maidenbower Square Crawley West Sussex RH10 7QH
Saxonbrook - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley RH10 7QH
Saxonbrook - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley RH10 7QH

Local Stores

Cuckfield - Whitemans Green
Whitemans Green
Cuckfield
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 5BY
01444 456920
Store Website
3.17 miles

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SPAR - Elite Garages Haywards Heath
Centeon House
Market Pl
Haywards Heath
RH16 1DB
01444 415387
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vetinsight Ltd
Forest Lodge Parish Lane Pease Pottage Crawley West Sussex RH10 5NY 07752 309315 info@vetinsight.co.uk 2.42 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Maidenbower / Harvest Veterinary Clinic
Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7QH 01293 884422 maidenbower@medivet.co.uk Website 3.39 miles
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Crawley Veterinary Clinic
2 Forester Road Southgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 6EG 01293 539898 3.85 miles

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Oathall Veterinary Group
30 Oathall Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EQ 01444 440224 enquiries@oathall-vets.co.uk Website 4.27 miles
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Medivet Three Bridges
51 Three Bridges Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 1JJ 01293 531791 three.bridges@medivet.co.uk Website 4.31 miles

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Cinder Hill Equine Veterinary Clinic
Cinder Hill Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7BA 01342 811335 info@cinderhillequinevets.co.uk Website 4.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Buchan Country Park
Buchan Country Park Has Won The Green Flag Award, Which Recognises The Best Green Spaces In The Uk, Every Year Since 2010. Oak Lodge Horsham Rd Crawley RH11 9HQ 4.69 miles Using The Postcode Rh11 9Hq Is The Best Way To Find Buchan Park, You May Have To Double Back Along Horsham Rd For The Entrance.

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Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway
A Linear Walk From Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway. The Walk Will Pass By Standen Rocks, Which Is A Great Spot For A Picnic Lunch With Its Wonderful Views Across The Reservoir. RH19 4NE 5.90 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 9.55 miles Ashdown Forest

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Ditchling Beacon
Ditchling Rd Brighton Lancashire BN1 9QD 11.09 miles You Can Park Easily At The Car Park At Ditchling Beacon Or Catch The No 79. Buses Run All Year Round But Are Restricted At Weekends.

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Up Deviland#039;S Dyke
The Forge Garage 4 Wheel Dr Poynings Brighton BN45 7AQ 11.95 miles

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Leith Hill
A Circular Walk Across Leith Hill. Leith Hill Is The Highest Point In South East England, Meaning You Will Get A Great View. It Is A Wooded Hill And On Reaching The Summit, You Will Find An 18Th-Century Gothic Tower. RH5 6LX 13.17 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Weather Forecast

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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

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	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
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