Welcome to Maple Cross

Maple Cross is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles northwest of London and is part of the Three Rivers District. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Thomas' Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village of Maple Cross has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, the village was a hub for the local brick-making industry, with several brickworks operating in the area. Today, Maple Cross is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a number of shops and restaurants. The village is also well-connected, with easy access to the M25 motorway and several nearby train stations.

One of the most popular attractions in Maple Cross is the nearby Chiltern Open Air Museum, which showcases the history and culture of the Chiltern region. The museum features a collection of historic buildings, including a 1940s prefab house, a Victorian toll house, and a Tudor barn. Visitors can explore the buildings and learn about the lives of the people who lived and worked in them. The museum also hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including traditional craft workshops, historical reenactments, and seasonal celebrations.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 2.7°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Trickett	Denham Way Maple Cross Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 9SS 01923770909 School Website
Shepherd Primary Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Foad	Shepherd's Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8JJ 01923773478 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Michael Conley	Church Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8HD 01923773240 School Website
St John Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Patricia O'donnell	Berry Lane Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7HG 1923774004 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Rickmansworth Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Edwards	Stockers Farm Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1NY 01923776529 School Website
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed And Infant School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Holly Butcher	Berry Lane Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4BT 01923720507 School Website
Chorleywood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Roberts	Stag Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5HR 01923282095 School Website
Robertswood School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Edward Richings	Denham Lane Chalfont St Peter Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire SL9 0EW 01753888327 School Website
Harefield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Arjinder Sunner	Park Lane Harefield Uxbridge UB9 6BJ 01895824447 School Website
Harefield Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Arjinder Sunner	High Street Harefield Uxbridge UB9 6BT 01895462399 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rickmansworth Station Approach, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1QY 1.92 Miles

Chorleywood Station Approach, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, WD3 5ND 2.11 Miles

Denham Golf Club Slade Oak Lane, Higher Denham, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5EJ 3.05 Miles

Gerrards Cross Station Approach, Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8PP 3.09 Miles

Denham North Orbital Road, Denham Green, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5ES 3.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Area Cars 01923 448800 307 Uxbridge Rd, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8DS 1.01 Miles
Millennium Executive Cars 07977 444645 40 Clarkfield, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8FJ 1.05 Miles
Taxis In Rickmansworth 01923 521003 Pheasants Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 7ES 1.54 Miles
Clementine Vintage Cars 01494 870226 18 Nortoft Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0LD 1.61 Miles
Harefield Hospital Cars 01895 822277 2 Park Place Newdigate Road, Uxbridge, Greater London, UB9 6EJ 1.77 Miles
Harefield Cars Ltd 01895 824024 13A High Street, Uxbridge, Greater London, UB9 6BX 1.91 Miles
Rcc Executive 01923 711333 127 High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1AN 1.94 Miles
Tudor Cars 01923 285452 6 Station Approach, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5NE 2.13 Miles
Bratton Cars 01753 893849 5 High Street, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9QE 2.39 Miles
Aaa Ivy Taxis 01753 891212 5 Market Place, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9EA 2.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
6 The Yews (Maple Cross P.O) Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Longcroft Maple Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hyde Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uxbridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shire Lane The Dumbell Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Grove Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penn Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hyde Maple Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheperds Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Tree Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Mill End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roberts Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ub9 Salamander Quays / Jacks Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ub9 Hill End Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tudor Parade Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Colne Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Colne House 99A Uxbridge Road Rickmansworth WD3 7DJ
The Colne Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Colne House Surgery 99A Uxbridge Road Rickmansworth WD3 7DJ
Gade Surgery 01923 775291	Gade Surgery 99B Uxbridge Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7DJ
The Colne Practice 01923 776295	Colne House Surgery 99A Uxbridge Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7DJ
Harefield Practice 01895 822944	Harefield Health Centre Rickmansworth Road Harefield Middlesex UB9 6JY

Local Stores

Rickmansworth
5-6 Moneyhill Parade
Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire
WD3 7BQ
01923 903665
Store Website
1.42 miles

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SPAR - Croxley Green
47-49 Baldwins Lane
Croxley Green
Rickmansworth
WD3 3LS
01923 229607
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chiltern Equine Clinic
Model Farm Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB 01494876555 reception@chilternequine.com Website 1.40 miles

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Chiltern Equine Clinic
Model Farm Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB 01494 876555 reception@chilternequine.com Website 1.40 miles
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Chiltern Referral Services
Model Farm Gorelands Lane Chalfont St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB 01494 875875 info@chilternreferrals.com Website 1.40 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Chess Veterinary Clinic
97 Uxbridge Road Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 7DJ 01923 773444 Website 1.50 miles
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Arden House Veterinary Surgery
9 High Street Harefield Uxbridge Middlesex UB9 6BX 01895 824751 emma.mcdowell@ardenhousevets.co.uk 1.87 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Chess Veterinary Clinic
1B New Parade Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NJ 01923 283775 Website 2.20 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ruislip Woods
Large Woodland. Lots Of Routes To Walk, Comes Out At Ruislip Lido. There Are Many Entrances. Ruislip Woods 3.70 miles It'S Probably Worth Checking The Website And Figuring Out Which Way You'D Like To Enter

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Denham Country Park
Nice Varied Walk. Lots Of Choice Of Routes, Large Park. Can Walk Along The Canal (Not The Most Picturesque Of Canal Walks) But The Woods Are Lovely. Denham Country Park Denham 3.73 miles

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Sarratt
A Gentle, Flat Walk Through And Around The Historic Village Of Sarratt, In Hertfordshire. Sarratt Sits In An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Surrounded By Fields Which Go Down To The Chess Valley Riverbed. WD3 6AS 4.07 miles Sarratt Is Located In The County Of Hertfordshire, Two Miles North-East Of The Town Of Chorleywood, Five Miles North-West Of The Major Town Of Watford, And 20 Miles North-West Of London. Sarratt Lies Just South-East Of The Buckinghamshire Border.

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Ruislip Lido
Ruislip Lido Lancashire 4.11 miles

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Cassiobury Park And Grand Union Canal
This Short Hertfordshire Walk Explores Watford's Cassiobury Park Along With A Section The Grand Union Canal. Cassiobury Park Is The Largest Public Open Space In Watford Comprising Of Over 190 Acres Of Green Space Stretching From Watford Town Centre To Woodland And Countryside To The West Of The Town. WD18 7LG 4.41 miles The Car Park Is Signposted From The Centre Of Town And Rickmansworth Road With Brown Tourist Information Signs.

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Kings College Playing Fields
Open Fields For Dogs To Walk Freely And Safe. 36 Manor Way Ruislip Lancashire HA4 8HD 5.07 miles

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Weather Forecast

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