Welcome to Beggars Bush

Beggars Bush is a small hamlet located in the West Sussex county of England. It is situated near the town of Horsham and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural atmosphere. The hamlet is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The history of Beggars Bush dates back to the 17th century when it was a popular spot for beggars and vagabonds to gather and seek alms from passersby. However, over the years, the hamlet has transformed into a peaceful and tranquil place, attracting visitors who seek a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Today, Beggars Bush is home to a small community of residents who live in quaint cottages and farmhouses, and who are known for their warm hospitality and friendly nature.

One of the main attractions of Beggars Bush is its proximity to the South Downs National Park, which is a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. Visitors can also explore the nearby villages of Horsham and Billingshurst, which offer a range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Overall, Beggars Bush is a hidden gem in the heart of West Sussex, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Littlehaven Educational Trust Miscellaneous Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr B J Brooker	24 Hernbrook Drive Horsham West Sussex RH13 6EW 1403251918
The Forest School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Ian Straw	Comptons Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 5NT 01403261086 School Website
Queen Elizabeth Ii Silver Jubilee School Horsham Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Elphick	Comptons Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 5NW 01403266215 School Website
Heron Way Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Crump	Heron Way Horsham West Sussex RH13 6DJ 01403261944 School Website
Millais School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Alison Lodwick	Depot Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5HR 01403254932 School Website
St Marys C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Brian Ball	Normandy Horsham West Sussex RH12 1JL 01403265999 School Website
Horsham Nursery School Children And Family Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Mellor	Harwood Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5UT 0********** School Website
Kingslea Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alexis Conway	Kings Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5PS 01403254282 School Website
The College Of Richard Collyer In Horsham Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Dan Lodge	Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EJ 1403210822 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Finula Farr	Blackbridge Lane Horsham West Sussex RH12 1RR 01403265447 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horsham North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RD 0.79 Miles

Littlehaven Rusper Road, Littlehaven, West Sussex, RH12 4PB 1.56 Miles

Christs Hospital King Edward Road, Christs Hospital, West Sussex, RH13 0ND 2.37 Miles

Warnham Station Road, Warnham, West Sussex, RH12 3SR 2.72 Miles

Faygate Faygate Lane, Faygate, West Sussex, RH12 4SJ 3.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cannon Taxis Service 01403 241241 1 Potters Croft, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5LR 0.57 Miles
First Choice Minibuses 01403 271271 1 Potters Croft, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5LR 0.57 Miles
Cruise Transfers 01403 242424 Mill House, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2NW 0.96 Miles
Tnt Cars Ltd Ta Aaa2b 01403 254321 11 Nightingale Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2NW 0.96 Miles
A A A 2 B Taxis Ltd 01403 254321 11 Nightingale Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2NW 0.96 Miles
Horsham 247 Cars 01403 247247 Unit 1/Jubilee Est, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5UE 1.09 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Redhill 0800 783 4107 11B Oliver Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1LH 1.26 Miles
Napoli Private Hire 01403 292929 173 Rushams Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2NY 1.27 Miles
Horsham Cars 01403 267676 28 Wimblehurst Rd, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2ED 1.32 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01403 271133 11 Adversane Court, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5FA 1.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Leonards Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Queen Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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New Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highlands Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chesworth Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Depot Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchenbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Magpie Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Padwick Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Park Surgery 01403 330266	The Park Surgery Albion Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 1BG
The Courtyard Surgery 01403 330320	The Courtyard Surgery 56 London Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1AT
Horsham Collaborative Hub 01403 330020	The Courtyard Surgery 56 London Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1AT
Orchard Surgery 01403 246860	Orchard Surgery Lower Tanbridge Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 1PJ
Riverside Surgery 01403 274700	Riverside Surgery 48 Worthing Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1UD

Local Stores

Horsham - Guildford Road
Unit 1 Tanfeld Centre
Guildford
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1TR
01403 262751
Store Website
1.31 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Arthur Lodge Veterinary Surgery
17 Brighton Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5BE 01403 252964 vets@arthurlodge.co.uk 0.52 miles

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White Horse Veterinary Surgery
226 Crawley Road Roffey Horsham West Sussex RH12 4HE 01403 249902 vets@arthurlodge.co.uk 1.50 miles

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Equine Sport Vets Ltd
Beckley Farm Coltstaple Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 9BA 01403 733 086 enquiry@equinesportvets.co.uk 1.52 miles
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Farthings Veterinary Group
Farthings Hill Guildford Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1TS 01403 252900 vets@farthingsvet.co.uk Website 1.89 miles
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Medivet Horsham Holbrook - Crossways Veterinary Surgery
21 Bartholomew Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 5JL 01403 264667 horsham.holbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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Medivet Broadbridge / Harvest Veterinary Clinic
Wickhurst Square Sargent Way Wickhurst Green Horsham West Sussex RH12 3XS 01403 334 977 broadbridge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.42 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 4.90 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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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 8.64 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

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 10.18 miles Just Park And Walk. There Are Markers. I Prefer To Freewalk And Look At The Clock

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Sandgate Park
Path Into Sandgate Park. Path Is Accessible But Short However It Takes You Down To Water Which Again Is Wheelchair Friendly. Can Do Much Further Walk Into The Woods However That Is Not Accessible. Lots Of Nice Places To Stop For A Picnic And Have Places To Sit Down. Path Would Be Suitable For Powered And Manual Wheelchairs In Winter 2 Hillside Rd Storrington Pulborough RH20 3LZ 10.85 miles Easiest Place For Accessible Parking Is Hillside Road

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Sullington Warren
Very Unique Sandy, Heather Area, Once Underwater. A Very Peaceful, Crisp Atmoshere. Water Ln Storrington 11.00 miles

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Up Deviland#039;S Dyke
The Forge Garage 4 Wheel Dr Poynings Brighton BN45 7AQ 12.08 miles

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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	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.9°C	-11.1°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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