Welcome to Handcross

Handcross is a small village located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England. The village is situated on the A23 road, which connects London to Brighton. Handcross is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is surrounded by lush green fields and woodlands.

One of the most notable landmarks in Handcross is the Nymans Gardens. The gardens are located on the outskirts of the village and are known for their stunning beauty and rich history. The gardens were created by the Messel family in the early 20th century and are now owned and maintained by the National Trust. Visitors can explore the gardens and enjoy the beautiful flowers, trees, and wildlife that call the area home.

Handcross is also home to several historic buildings, including the Handcross Parish Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The village also has several traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the local atmosphere. Overall, Handcross is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of West Sussex.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
Warninglid Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marion West	Slaugham Lane Warninglid Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5TJ 01444461329 School Website
Colgate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Winn	Blackhouse Road Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH13 6HS 01293851254 School Website
Cottesmore School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Tom Rogerson	Buchan Hill Pease Pottage Crawley West Sussex RH11 9AU 1293520648
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
Atelier21 Future School Other Independent School Ages:4-14 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Peacock	Broadfield Park Brighton Road Crawley West Sussex RH11 9RZ 1293265417 School Website
Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School Lower Beeding Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Bishop	Church Close Lower Beeding Horsham West Sussex RH13 6NS 01403891263 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Balcombe London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ 2.77 Miles

Crawley Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 4.12 Miles

Faygate Faygate Lane, Faygate, West Sussex, RH12 4SJ 4.22 Miles

Littlehaven Rusper Road, Littlehaven, West Sussex, RH12 4PB 4.29 Miles

Ifield Ifield Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0JP 4.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Andy's Taxis 01444 461237 Stanbridge View, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6BA 1.99 Miles
Beaver Cars 01403 258600 Unit 19, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6HS 2.34 Miles
Airport Transfers South East 01293 612583 4, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9TQ 2.38 Miles
Uk Airports Transfers 01293 406496 13 Lincoln Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5ET 3.32 Miles
Gatwick Airport Cars 01293 400700 Buxton House/East Pk, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 4.00 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 East Park House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 4.00 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 Buxton House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 4.00 Miles
Crawley Car Co Ltd 01293 535555 Crawley Railway Station, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 4.07 Miles
Garys Taxi Service 07966 526526 1 Farm Cottages, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4SL 4.15 Miles
Metro Cars 01293 415415 50-54 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BT 4.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Handcross P O Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Covert Mead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Handcross School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slaugham Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Staplefield Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Tilgate Forest Row Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Dittons Place Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Ashfold Crossways No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grouse Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Black Swan No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Handcross Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Handcross Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staplefield Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Balcombe Tunnel Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ouse Valley Practice 01444 405750	Dumbledore P/Care Centre London Road Handcross West Sussex RH17 6HB
Coachmans Medical Practice 01293 583320	Lansbury Road Broadfield Crawley West Sussex RH11 9JA
Gillets Surgery 01444 811948	Gillets Surgery Haywards Heath Road Balcombe West Sussex RH17 6PH
Southgate Medical Group 01293 223666	137 Brighton Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 6TE
Woodlands&Clerklands Partnership 01293 517092	Woodlands Surgery Tilgate Way Tilgate, Crawley West Sussex RH10 5BW

Local Stores

Tilgate Parade
1-2 Tilgate Parade
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 5EQ
01293 547908
Store Website
3.47 miles

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SPAR - Elite Garages Mannings Heath
Brighton Rd
Mannings Heath
Nuthurst
Horsham
RH13 6HY
01403 756534
Store Website
4.0 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 2.19 miles

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Medivet 24 Hour Faygateseers Croft Veterinary Surgery
Tower Road Faygate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4SD 01293 851122 24hour.faygate@medivet.co.uk Website 3.56 miles
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Crawley Veterinary Clinic
2 Forester Road Southgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 6EG 01293 539898 3.65 miles

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Medivet Gossops Green
202 Gossops Drive Gossops Green Crawley West Sussex RH11 8LD 01293 549687 gossops.green@medivet.co.uk Website 3.98 miles

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Medivet Maidenbower / Harvest Veterinary Clinic
Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7QH 01293 884422 maidenbower@medivet.co.uk Website 4.25 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 4.36 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 3.23 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 8.73 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Up Deviland#039;S Dyke
The Forge Garage 4 Wheel Dr Poynings Brighton BN45 7AQ 11.06 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 11.28 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Ditchling Beacon
Ditchling Rd Brighton Lancashire BN1 9QD 11.36 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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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 12.41 miles Ashdown Forest

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