Welcome to Rapkyns

Rapkyns is a small village located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England. The village is situated on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small number of residents and has a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is well connected to nearby towns and cities, making it an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the peace and quiet of village life while still being close to urban amenities.

The village of Rapkyns has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village was once home to a manor house, which was owned by the Rapkyns family. The manor house was built in the 16th century and was later converted into a farmhouse. Today, the farmhouse still stands and is a popular attraction for visitors to the village. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including a 13th-century church and a number of traditional cottages.

Despite its small size, Rapkyns has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club and a history society. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop and a pub. Overall, Rapkyns is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 4.3°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
New Barn School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Harrington	Guildford Road Broadbridge Heath West Sussex RH12 3PQ 1403289606 School Website
Farlington School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr James Passam	Strood Park Horsham West Sussex RH12 3PN 1403254967 School Website
Slinfold C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Iain Campbell	The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RR 01403790253 School Website
Shelley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kirsty Fitzscott	Wickhurst Lane Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3LU 01403265343 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
Tanbridge House School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Sheridan	Farthings Hill Guildford Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1SR 01403263628 School Website
Warnham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shirley Kirby	Freeman Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3RQ 01403265230 School Website
Arunside School Horsham Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Jagger	Blackbridge Lane Horsham West Sussex RH12 1RR 01403263919 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
Greenway Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo Newton	Greenway Horsham West Sussex RH12 2JS 01403252013 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Christs Hospital King Edward Road, Christs Hospital, West Sussex, RH13 0ND 2.07 Miles

Warnham Station Road, Warnham, West Sussex, RH12 3SR 2.58 Miles

Horsham North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RD 2.84 Miles

Littlehaven Rusper Road, Littlehaven, West Sussex, RH12 4PB 3.93 Miles

Billingshurst Station Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9SE 5.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
P And J Cars 01403 218822 62 Shelley Drive, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3NT 0.90 Miles
Voyager Taxis 01403 211666 8 Stoneybrook, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1UN 1.76 Miles
Carfax Cars 01403 258888 8 Stoneybrook, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1UN 1.76 Miles
Napoli Private Hire 01403 292929 173 Rushams Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2NY 2.19 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Redhill 0800 783 4107 11B Oliver Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1LH 2.26 Miles
Bryant Taxis 01403 274727 10/White Hart Court/North Pde, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2DG 2.34 Miles
Kevins Cars 01403 274727 White Hart Court, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2DG 2.34 Miles
Horsham Cars 01403 267676 28 Wimblehurst Rd, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2ED 2.58 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01403 271133 11 Adversane Court, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5FA 2.64 Miles
Cruise Transfers 01403 242424 Mill House, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2NW 2.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Theale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyons Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homemead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadbridge Heath P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clemsfold No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wickhurst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slinfold P O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Streetfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadbridge Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wickhurst Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Slinfold No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayes Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toat Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Friday Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Riverside Surgery 01403 274700	Riverside Surgery 48 Worthing Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1UD
Christs Hospital - Blue Coats - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Christs Hospital Horsham RH13 0YB
Christs Hospital - Blue Coats - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Christs Hospital Horsham RH13 0YB
The Health Centre, Christ's Hospital 01403 247500	Christ's Hospital School Christ's Hospital Horsham West Sussex RH13 0YP
Orchard Surgery 01403 246860	Orchard Surgery Lower Tanbridge Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 1PJ

Local Stores

Coop - Broadbridge
Sargent Way
Broadbridge Heath
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 3XS
01403 243335
Store Website
1.05 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Maltman Cosham Veterinary Clinic
Lyons Farm Estate Lyons Road Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0QP 01403 791 011 admin@maltmancosham.co.uk Website 0.76 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 1.05 miles

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Farthings Veterinary Group
Farthings Hill Guildford Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1TS 01403 252900 vets@farthingsvet.co.uk Website 1.55 miles
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Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 2.31 miles

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Mayes &Amp; Scrine Equine Vets (M&Amp;S Evp Ltd)
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 01306 628 222 office@msvets.co.uk 2.31 miles

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Westpoint Group Trading Ltd - Horsham
Dawes Farm Bognor Road Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3ZG 01306 628086 Jules.Dare@westpointfarmvets.co.uk Website 2.31 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

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 7.18 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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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 7.31 miles Just Park And Walk. There Are Markers. I Prefer To Freewalk And Look At The Clock

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Blackheath Common
Large Heathland With Many Different Paths And Routes Blackheath Dog Walk Sampleoak Ln Chilworth Guildford GU4 8RB 10.72 miles

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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 11.05 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 11.21 miles

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Weather Forecast

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