The village of Stone Cross is situated in East Sussex, approximately 3 miles north of Eastbourne and the coast. This is a rural location but with easy access to modern day amenities and entertainment, both in the immediate area and in Eastbourne and Hailsham.

The village has a much used Parish Centre at St Luke’s Church which holds a weekly market; there are local pubs and restaurants, good local schools, and excellent road and rail connections to other towns and villages.
Stone Cross is well served by local amenities, including great shopping, excellent schools close by and superb transport facilities. 

There are numerous doctors, dentists and medical practitioners in the local area and a full range of leisure activities to choose from catering for any hobby. 

SHOPS
Stone Cross is well served by local shops, including a Tesco Express less than a quarter of a mile away. About a mile away is the Langney Shopping Centre containing a number of shops, a library, pub and bank, with a market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The Enterprise shopping centre just over 3 miles away contains 58 shops and 7 restaurants. Head into Eastbourne and the shopping experience is fantastic, with everything from small specialist shops to the massive Arndale Centre containing everything from Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s to Next and Primark.

Then there are the quaint Victorian streets of Little Chelsea bursting with antiques stores, art galleries, gift shops and boutiques.Shops Distance (in miles)
Eastbourne Train Station,  5.52
Eastbourne Train Station,

SCHOOLS
There are excellent schools for all ages in the Stone Cross area, including several nursery, primary and secondary schools, a community college, 6th form colleges and independent schools.

The well regarded University of Brighton has its campus in Eastbourne.Schools Distance (in miles)
Eastbourne Train Station,  5.52

TRANSPORT
Travelling to and from Stone Cross, whether commuting or for pleasure is facilitated by excellent road and rail communications.
 
It’s only about 3 miles into the centre of Eastbourne and the coast. It’s about 40 miles to the M25 with key approach roads including the M23, A27, A22 and the scenic coastal A259.

There are frequent trains from Eastbourne to London Victoria, Gatwick and Ashford International for Eurostar, which connects you with over 100 places in Europe.Transport Distance (in miles)
Eastbourne Train Station, () 5.52

HEALTH
There are numerous doctors, dentists and other medical practitioners in the immediate area.

Stonecross Surgery is one of many providing NHS General Practitioner services.

The nearest General Hospital is Eastbourne District General Hospital.

LEISURE
You really will have no trouble at all filling your precious leisure hours, whether you’re looking for activity of relaxation. In Stone Cross itself St Luke’s Church is a hub of local activity and holds a community market every Friday for local produce, arts and crafts and has its own café.

The village hall provides a home for the local Amateur Dramatics society and keep fit classes. There are lots of good local pubs, restaurants and take-aways. You can enjoy plenty of sporting activities from angling to dancing, and at Shinewater Sports & Community Centre in North Langney there are badminton courts, bowls and gym facilities amongst others. Other activities are catered for at Hampden Park Sports Centre and Royal Eastbourne Golf Club, and there are cinemas at Crumbles Harbour Village 2 miles away and at Eastbourne.

Eastbourne of course, provides all the usual seaside amenities including a great beach and watersports.

The surrounding countryside is ripe for exploring on foot or bicycle. Local attractions include Pevensey Castle, Michelham Priory, Stone Cross Windmill and the famous Drusilla’s Park Zoo and family entertainment park.

From M25 Junction 5:
Leave M25 at Junction 5 and join A21 signposted for Sevenoaks and Hastings. Continue on the A21 for approximately 30 miles.

At the roundabout take the second exit onto London Road/A2100 heading to Battle/Bexhill. At the following roundabout, take the third exit to North Trade Road, and continue to follow the A271 until turning right at Boreham Hill.

Bear left at Boreham Lane, until turning left at Wartling Road. Turn right and continue onto the A259 heading to Stone Cross. Continue onto the High Street, turning right at Castle Road. Continue onto Rattle Road. Millers Keep will be on your left.

From Brighton:
Take the A27, bearing left at Lewes Road until taking a left a Polegate Bypass. At the roundabout, take the third exit and stay on Polegate Bypass heading to Eastbourne.

Continue onto the next roundabout, taking the second exit onto Golden Jubilee Way/A22. At the following roundabout, take the first exit onto Ditton's Road/B2247 heading to Stone Cross. Continue to follow B2247, through one roundabout, and onto Rattle Road. Millers Keep will be on your left.

Millers Keep,
Rattle Road,
Stone Cross,
East Sussex,
BN24 5EB