Welcome to Loxwood

Loxwood is a small village located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Arun and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Loxwood is known for its historic canal, which was built in the 19th century to transport goods between London and the south coast. Today, the canal is a popular destination for boating enthusiasts and walkers.

One of the main attractions in Loxwood is the Loxwood Joust, a medieval festival that takes place every August. The festival features jousting tournaments, falconry displays, and a medieval market. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food and drink, and a variety of other entertainment. The Loxwood Joust is a great way to experience the village's rich history and culture.

In addition to the Loxwood Joust, there are many other things to see and do in the village. Visitors can explore the historic St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features beautiful stained glass windows and a unique octagonal tower. There are also several pubs and restaurants in Loxwood, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and local ales. Overall, Loxwood is a charming village that offers a glimpse into England's rich history and culture.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Loxwood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Dowley	Nicholsfield Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0SR 01403752207 School Website
Rikkyo School-In-England Other Independent School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Dr Toru Okano	Guildford Road Rudgwick Horsham West Sussex RH12 3BE 1403822107 School Website
Plaistow And Kirdford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlie King	Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0PX 01403871275 School Website
Pennthorpe School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mrs Lydia Waller	Church Street Rudgwick Horsham West Sussex RH12 3HJ 1403822391
Jigsaw Cabas School Other Independent Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Dr Emma Hawkins	20 Dunsfold Park Stovolds Hill Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8TB 1483273874 School Website
Rudgwick Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Terry Ryan	Tates Way Rudgwick Horsham West Sussex RH12 3HW 01403822151 School Website
Wisborough Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Bennett	Newpound Lane Wisborough Green Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0EE 01403700280 School Website
Ingfield Manor School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Dodds	Ingfield Manor Drive Five Oaks Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9AX 1403782294 School Website
Manor House School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Jeffries	Stane Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0QX 1403790939 School Website
Apple Orchard School Other Independent Special School Ages:12-18 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Smale	Apple Orchard School Five Oaks Road Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RQ 1403783416 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Billingshurst Station Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9SE 5.22 Miles

Witley Station Lane, Wormley, Surrey, GU8 5TB 6.68 Miles

Christs Hospital King Edward Road, Christs Hospital, West Sussex, RH13 0ND 7.00 Miles

Milford Station Lane, Milford, Surrey, GU8 5AD 7.84 Miles

Warnham Station Road, Warnham, West Sussex, RH12 3SR 8.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ashpark Cars 01403 871494 Cedar Terrace, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0QT 2.34 Miles
Rudgwick Cars 01403 822333 6 Furze Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3ES 3.17 Miles
K B Private Hire 01403 820099 38 Townfield, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0NP 3.69 Miles
Village Taxi Services 07778 234739 29A Griggs Meadow, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4ND 3.74 Miles
West Sussex Private Hire 01403 597001 Church View, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0DY 3.91 Miles
K Webb Taxis 01483 275332 6 Glebe Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7AR 4.84 Miles
Webbs Taxi Of Cranleigh 07851 191879 34 Taylors Cr, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7EN 4.87 Miles
Cranleigh Cars 01483 272277 Montrose/Ewhurst Rd, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7ED 4.97 Miles
Jarrads Taxis - Taxi In Cranleigh 01483 274794 Montrose, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7ED 4.97 Miles
Cranleigh Taxis 01483 277223 Brook House, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7EH 5.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Merry Hills Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loxwood Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Loxwood Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Alford Bars Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chalk Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flitchfold Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ifold Stores Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alfold Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Ride Ifold Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosemary Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drungewick Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springbok Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitelea Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mucky Duck Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tismans Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Loxwood Surgery 1403 752246	Loxwood Medical Practice Farm Close Loxwood West Sussex RH14 0SU
Rudgwick Medical Centre 01403 822103	Rudgwick Medical Centre Station Road, Rudgwick Horsham West Sussex RH12 3HB
Cranleigh Village Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cranleigh Village Hall Village Way Cranleigh GU6 8AF
Cranleigh Village Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cranleigh Village Hall Village Way Cranleigh GU6 8AF
Cranleigh Medical Practice 01483 273951	Cranleigh Medical Pract 18 High Steeet Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8AE

Local Stores

Rudgwick
Church Street
Rudgwick
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 3EX
01403 822864
Store Website
3.14 miles

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SPAR - Five Oaks
Five Oaks
Billingshurst
RH14 9AP
01403 787038
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alfold Veterinary Surgery
Alfold Business Park Loxwood Road Alfold Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8HP 01403 753500 Website 1.35 miles

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P J Mcmahon
Kings Park Equine Clinic Shillinglee Road Plaistow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0PQ 01403 871 331 info@pjmcmahon.co.uk Website 2.87 miles

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Equine Veterinary Performance Ltd
Petworth Road Wisborough Green West Sussex RH14 0EP 01403283061 equinevetclinic@outlook.com 4.02 miles
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Ros Equine Veterinary Services Ltd
Brownings Wing Glasshouse Lane Kirdford West Sussex RH14 0LW 01403 791690 office@rosequinevets.com Website 4.22 miles

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The Livestock Partnership
The Old Stables Strood Green Wisborough Green Billinghurst West Sussex RH14 0HJ 01403 700992 info@livestockvets.co.uk Website 4.36 miles

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Yew Tree Veterinary Centre
60 Smithbrook Kilns Cranleigh Nr Guildford Surrey GU6 8JJ 01483 275665 info@cranleighvets.co.uk Website 4.46 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Petworth Park
One Of My Favourite Areas To Walk, Apparently The Park Is 750 Acres, Has Access To The Back Of Petworth House, Glorious Lakes And A Beautiful Uninterrupted Views. Once You Move Away From The Main Road, You Can Believe That You Are In The Middle Of No-Where. There Are Quite A Lot Of Deer, But They Seem Unfazed By People And Dogs. 258 London Rd Lancashire 6.79 miles London Road

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Pitch Hill
Views, Woods, Paths. Plenty Of 4G To Avoid Getting Lost. I Park In Car Park 3 But There Are Car Parks All Around The Surrey Hills Pitch Hill Cranleigh Lancashire GU6 7NW 7.00 miles Just Park And Walk. There Are Markers. I Prefer To Freewalk And Look At The Clock

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Petworth Park
Lovely Walk With Beautiful Views. You Can Do Short Walk Or Longer Walks. Great For Families Too. Parking £3 Unless You're National Trust Member. Petworth House Church St Petworth Lancashire GU28 0AE 7.39 miles

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Black Down
National Trust, A Mixture Of Wooded Areas, Gorse And Meadow With Some Absolutely Outstanding Views. You Can Do A Short Loop, That Takes About 45 Minutes Or Do Two Hour Walk To Encompass The Surrounding Black Dogs National Trust Area. Quite Hilly But With Good, Well Walked Paths. Tennyson'S Ln Haslemere GU27 3BJ 7.45 miles

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Petworth Park
Beautiful Park With Lovely Scenery And Plenty Of Wild Dears And Wildlife. 398 Tillington Rd Petworth Lancashire GU28 0QY 7.68 miles

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Blackheath Common
Large Heathland With Many Different Paths And Routes Blackheath Dog Walk Sampleoak Ln Chilworth Guildford GU4 8RB 8.85 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	19°C	18°C	17.6°C	17.6°C	20.3°C	25.5°C	29.3°C	30.5°C	29.8°C	28.3°C	23.3°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	19°C	18°C	17.6°C	17.6°C	20.3°C	28°C	33.5°C	34.8°C	33.4°C	31.2°C	29.1°C	26.9°C

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Temp	23.2°C	22°C	21.4°C	21.3°C	22.5°C	25.2°C	29.6°C	29.9°C	29.4°C	27.2°C	24.5°C	19.7°C
Feels Like	25.4°C	24.6°C	21.4°C	21.3°C	25°C	28.3°C	35.1°C	32.2°C	30.2°C	27.9°C	26°C	19.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain at times	Clear
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