Some lovely footpaths to explore in the area
2 miles to Rotherfield
Mark Cross is a small village lying about 5.5 miles south of Tunbridge Wells, 2 miles West of Wadhurst, 3 miles North of Mayfield and 5 miles East of Crowborough. It has a popular garden centre with farm shop and café, The Lazy Fox public house, a village hall and a “good” primary school (Ofsted 2019).
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Local bus services run from Heathfield to Tunbridge Wells pass through the village.
Wadhurst and Rotherfield (2 miles) both offer day to day convenience stores and facilities, whilst Tunbridge Wells offers a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a theatre and out of town retail park with cinema.
Wadhurst and Crowborough both have secondary schools. There is also Mayfield School (independent girls Catholic school) and Sacred Heart School in Wadhurst (independent co-ed Catholic primary school). Further educational facilities are available in Tunbridge Wells including grammar schools.
There are some lovely footpaths to explore in the area, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.