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Caterham Cars
Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.
7 km · about 15 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Handcross works well as a base: 10 minutes from Balcombe, 26km from Hever Castle.
Handcross is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,027, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Handcross sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Handcross to your route.
Handcross is a village in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England. It lies on the A23 road 4.2 miles (6.8 kilometres) south of Crawley. At the 2011 Census the population fell within the civil parish of Slaugham.
Nymans Garden, 30 acres (12 hectares) of parklands run by the National Trust, is located adjacentRead more
to the High Street, as are 20 acres (8 ha) of woodland and water gardens at High Beeches Garden.
Handcross has one public house, The Red Lion (High Street), which was refurbished in 2010 in contemporary style. It formerly had three, the other two being The Fountain (demolished in 2012 and replaced by housing) and The Royal Oak (closed in 2020 and reopened as an Indian restaurant in 2025). Handcross also has a Social club.
Handcross Primary School, situated at the northern end of the village recently underwent extensive building works to increase capacity. Opposite the primary school is Handcross Park School, an independent prep school.
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Handcross is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0538 latitude, -0.2008 longitude.
Handcross has a population of approximately 1,027 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.
24 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
26 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A famous pebble beach on England's south coast known for its Victorian pier, vibrant arts scene, and seaside charm.
27 km · about 30 min drive
museum
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.
38 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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