Welcome to Kirby Cross

Kirby Cross is a small village located in the Tendring district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the B1033 road, which connects the nearby towns of Frinton-on-Sea and Thorpe-le-Soken. Kirby Cross is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes in the area.

One of the main attractions in Kirby Cross is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive tower. The church is still in use today and holds regular services. Another popular attraction in Kirby Cross is the local pub, The Crown. The pub is a traditional English pub and serves a range of beers, wines, and spirits. The pub also serves food, including traditional pub grub and more modern dishes.

Kirby Cross is a great place to live or visit if you are looking for a peaceful and quiet village in the Essex countryside. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities throughout the year. The village is also well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it easy to explore the wider area. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply relaxing in a beautiful setting, Kirby Cross has something to offer.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 19.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kirby Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Byles	Halstead Road Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0LW 01255674056 School Website
Frinton On Sea Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Blunden	Fifth Avenue Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 9LQ 01255674007 School Website
Hamford Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Teresa Cooper	Elm Tree Avenue Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8TE 01255673415 School Website
Tendring Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Dr Michelle Hughes	Rochford Way Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0AZ 01255672116 School Website
St Philomena's School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Mathews	Hadleigh Road Frinton On Sea Essex Frinton-On-Sea Essex CO13 9HQ 1255674492 School Website
Rolph C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Jones	High Street Thorpe-Le-Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0DY 01255861317 School Website
Walton On The Naze Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Bliss	Standley Road Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8PT 01255675657 School Website
Compass Community School Essex Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Ms Joanna Cliffe	274 Harwich Road Little Clacton Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9PY 7519380154
Holland Haven Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Bardetti	Primrose Road Holland-On-Sea Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 5PP 01255813704 School Website
Holland Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Moseley	Holland Road Clacton-On-Sea CO15 6NG 1255422942

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirby Cross Station Road, Kirby Cross, Essex, CO13 0LU 0.10 Miles

Frinton-On-Sea Station Approach, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 9JT 1.20 Miles

Walton-On-The-Naze The Parade, Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, CO14 8DH 2.20 Miles

Thorpe-Le-Soken Station Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0HQ 2.38 Miles

Clacton-On-Sea Skelmersdale Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 6PU 4.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
East Coast Taxis 01255 851998 36 Halstead Road, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW 0.14 Miles
Avenue Taxis Of Frinton 01255 670180 1 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9DE 1.34 Miles
Tj Taxis 01255 670099 1 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9PN 1.46 Miles
A And J Canopies And Car Ports 01255 814862 28 Cliff Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 5QQ 3.02 Miles
Elite Taxis 01255 429999 37 Rochford Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4QG 3.13 Miles
Gordie Cabs 01255 222481 7 Redbridge Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4UN 3.20 Miles
Holland Taxis 01255 224141 26 Jubilee Avenue, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9QT 3.38 Miles
Acorn Travel 07885 484364 22 Jubilee Av, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9QT 3.38 Miles
Little Clacton Taxis 01255 862222 25 London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9RW 3.45 Miles
Great Clacton Taxis 01255 476776 1 Bonham Close, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 4AZ 3.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co13 11D - Frinton Road Kirby Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 139D - Bemerton Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 12D - Thorpe Road Kirby Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 102D - Westbury Road Great Holland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 95D - Willow Avenue Kirby Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 192D - Laburnum Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 70D - The Street Kirby Le Soken Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 57 - Kirby Le Soken Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co13 183 - Frietuna Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Co13 188D - Edenside Kirby Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 100 Great Holland Spso Main Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Co13 154D - Upper Second Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 167D - Sneating Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 14 - Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Co13 77D - Second Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Frinton Road Surgery	88 Frinton Road Kirby Cross Frinton-On-Sea Essex CO13 0HJ
Caradoc Surgery 01255 850101	Station Approach Frinton-On-Sea Essex CO13 9JT
Walton Medical Centre 01255 674373	Vicarage Lane Walton-On-The-Naze Essex CO14 8PA
Thorpe Surgery 01255 861850	The Surgery, High Street Thorpe-Le-Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0EA
North Clacton Medical Practice 01255 688805	Units 5,7&8 Crusader B Pk Stephenson Road West Clacton-On-Sea Essex CO15 4TN

Local Stores

Connaught Avenue
102-104 Connaught Avenue
Frinton-on-Sea
Colchester
Essex
CO13 9PT
01255 675329
Store Website
1.33 miles

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SPAR - London Road
2-10 London Road
Colchester
CO15 3SN
01255 435555
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Haven Veterinary Practice
138 Elm Tree Avenue Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8TF 01255 850456 reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
Thu	08:30	13:00
The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
Fri	08:30	13:00
The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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Taylorsvision Ltd
Primrose Cottage High Street Thorpe-Le-Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0EA 01255 860014 info@taylorsvision.co.uk Website 2.62 miles

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
The Street Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea Essex CO16 9LG 01255 860555 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 3.37 miles

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Haven Veterinary Practice
35 Holland Road Clacton-On-Sea Essex CO15 6EH 01255 422150 reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
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Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
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Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
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Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Fri	08:30	18:30
Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Sat	08:30	12:00
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Weeley Veterinary Centre
26 Colchester Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JT 01255 441441 hello@weeleyvetcentre.com Website 4.54 miles

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
14 Oakley Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4QZ 01255 503807 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 6.14 miles

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Local Dog Walks

The Naze
67 Old Hall Ln Lancashire 3.42 miles Start From The Naze Tower Car Park (Pay And Display) About 1 Mile North Of Walton On The Naze

Location what3words unguarded.juggles.bins

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 6.53 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

Location what3words hence.petal.thinks

Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!! Broman'S Ln Colchester Lancashire CO5 8UE 10.19 miles

Location what3words warblers.without.tribal

Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 10.25 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch. Alresford Rd Elmstead Colchester CO7 9JX 10.27 miles By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past

Location what3words costs.corrosive.elbowed

Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 11.32 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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