Welcome to Maidenbower

Maidenbower is a residential area located in the town of Crawley, West Sussex. It is situated in the northeastern part of the town and is bordered by the neighbourhoods of Furnace Green, Pound Hill, and Three Bridges. Maidenbower is a relatively new development, with most of the houses built in the 1980s and 1990s. The area is known for its green spaces, including Maidenbower Park and Tilgate Forest, which provide residents with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

One of the main attractions of Maidenbower is its proximity to Tilgate Forest, which covers over 2,500 acres of woodland and lakes. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes, and is a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and cyclists. There are also several play areas and picnic spots within the forest, making it a great place for families to spend a day out. Maidenbower Park is another popular green space in the area, with a large playground, football pitches, and a skate park.

Maidenbower has a good range of amenities, including a local shopping parade, a community centre, and a primary school. The neighbourhood is well-connected to the rest of Crawley, with regular bus services and a train station in nearby Three Bridges. The town centre is just a short drive away, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Overall, Maidenbower is a great place to live for those who enjoy a peaceful, suburban lifestyle with easy access to the countryside and the town centre.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7.1°C

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Wind: 8.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
The Brook School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Cox	Salterns Road Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7JE 01293886521 School Website
Oriel High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Philip Stack	Matthews Drive Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7XW 01293880350 School Website
Maidenbower Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Pike	Harvest Road Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7RA 01293883758 School Website
Maidenbower Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Roberts	Harvest Road Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7RA 01293886324 School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jennifer Wise	Weald Drive Furnace Green Crawley West Sussex RH10 6NU 01293529006 School Website
The Oaks Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Mainwaring	Loppets Road Tilgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 5DP 01293527473 School Website
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Managey Powys	Anderson Road Tilgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 5EA 1293525596 School Website
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School Crawley Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Samantha Winton	Southgate Drive Crawley West Sussex RH10 6HD 01293521009 School Website
Pound Hill Junior School Crawley Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony White	Crawley Lane Pound Hill Crawley West Sussex RH10 7EB 01293447000 School Website
Pound Hill Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Thomas Jordan	Crawley Lane Pound Hill Crawley West Sussex RH10 7EB 01293873975 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Three Bridges Haslett Avenue, Three Bridges, West Sussex, RH10 1LY 1.43 Miles

Crawley Station Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 1.58 Miles

Ifield Ifield Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0JP 2.84 Miles

Balcombe London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ 3.04 Miles

Faygate Faygate Lane, Faygate, West Sussex, RH12 4SJ 4.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Uk Airports Transfers 01293 406496 13 Lincoln Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5ET 1.08 Miles
Chauffeur 2 You 01293 884987 1 Edgar Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RF 1.21 Miles
Station Taxis 01293 611515 Three Bridges Station/198 Haslett Av, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1LY 1.41 Miles
A1 Executive Private Hire 01293 691001 59 Mill Rd, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1ND 1.54 Miles
Executive Travel Crawley 01293 400560 47 Sedgefield Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7XG 1.62 Miles
Crawley Car Co Ltd 01293 535555 Crawley Railway Station, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1JA 1.63 Miles
Grey Cars 07771 926226 6 Browning Cl, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3BY 1.63 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 Buxton House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 1.64 Miles
Alpha Cars 01293 400600 East Park House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 1.64 Miles
Gatwick Airport Cars 01293 400700 Buxton House/East Pk, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6AS 1.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harper Drive Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Matthews Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pallingham Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lucerne Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Furnace Farm Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maidenbower Square P O Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashburnham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Furnace Green Parade P O Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westminster Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Furnace Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maidenbower Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Glade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tilgate Parade P O Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coltash Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Street Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Saxonbrook - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley RH10 7QH
Saxonbrook - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley RH10 7QH
Saxonbrook Medical Centre 01293 450400	Saxonbrook Medical Centre Maidenbower Square Crawley West Sussex RH10 7QH
Furnace Green Surgery 01293 611063	50 The Glade Furnace Green Crawley West Sussex RH10 6JN
Woodlands&Clerklands Partnership 01293 517092	Woodlands Surgery Tilgate Way Tilgate, Crawley West Sussex RH10 5BW

Local Stores

Maidenbower
8 Maidenbower Village Centre
Maidenbower Drive
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 7QH
01293 888457
Store Website
0.70 miles

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SPAR - Fleming Way
Fleming Way
Crawley
RH10 9NS
01293 545252
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Maidenbower / Harvest Veterinary Clinic
Maidenbower Square Maidenbower Crawley West Sussex RH10 7QH 01293 884422 maidenbower@medivet.co.uk Website 0.69 miles
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Crawley Veterinary Clinic
2 Forester Road Southgate Crawley West Sussex RH10 6EG 01293 539898 1.30 miles

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Vetinsight Ltd
Forest Lodge Parish Lane Pease Pottage Crawley West Sussex RH10 5NY 07752 309315 info@vetinsight.co.uk 1.41 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 1.54 miles

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Medivet Northgate
Windmill Court London Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 8NA 01293 521182 northgate@medivet.co.uk Website 2.30 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 2.77 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 2.83 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 6.15 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 10.85 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

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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 10.87 miles Leith Hill Is Signposted From The A25 At Wotton And From The A29 At Ockley.

Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 11.10 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 11.26 miles Ashdown Forest

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Weather Forecast

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