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Handcross

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Handcross

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.

About Handcross

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 adjacent

Read 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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Where is Handcross located?

Handcross is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0538 latitude, -0.2008 longitude.

What is the population of Handcross?

Handcross has a population of approximately 1,027 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,027
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.0538, -0.2008

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Handcross

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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

cafe

Rykas 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

Box Hill National Trust 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

David's Cafe at Box Hill

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

landmark

Dunsfold Aerodrome (Top Gear Test Track)

The famous airfield test track used by BBC Top Gear for its power laps and celebrity challenges.

24 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Hever 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

Brighton 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

Brooklands 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

Driving roads near Handcross

  • 42 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
  • 43 kmGoodwood Festival of SpeedThe hillclimb course on the Goodwood estate driveway where Formula One cars, prewar Grand Prix machinery and rally legends run flat out past a country house each summer. The 1.16-mile course is estate road year-round.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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