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Crowborough is one of the largest inland towns in East Sussex and one of the county's highest points. It is easily reached from London by railway on Southern; a regular bus network connects Crowborough with other towns and villages in Wealden and visitors can also visit the coastal resorts of Eastbourne and Brighton. Details can be found on the East Sussex interactive bus route map.

Crowborough is situated on the edge of Ashdown Forest in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where horse riding and walking are among some of the leisure activities to enjoy. It is also best known for its famous resident Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes

The nearby Ashdown Forest was the inspiration for the Winnie the Pooh stories and the Victorian English nature writer Richard Jeffries was also inspired to write several essays based around Sussex whilst living in Crowborough in the late 1880s.

Crowborough Beacon Golf Club and the Boars Head Golf Centre are among the best golfing experiences in the south with beautifully designed courses in picturesque settings.

Why not follow the Crowborough Mystery Trail - a great way to discover Crowborough and its history.

Experience...

Crowborough and the surrounding area is home to a diverse number of attractions. Everything from enchanted forests at Groombridge Place to steam railways at Spa Valley and The Bluebell Railway.

If you like outdoor pursuits you will find Bowles Outdoor Centre and Nuts 4 Climbing. There is also Bewl Water which offers many types of watersports and activities, ideal for families and within half an hour's distance.

Relax & Enjoy...

The local cuisine is sure to whet the appetite in Crowborough from gastro-pubs to family-friendly cafés serving organic coffee, and sophisticated eateries promising fine dining.

It’s easy to find the best restaurants for every occasion and budget. Every taste is catered for, choose from curries, Thai and Chinese.

Close by you will find lots of quaint country pubs and garden centres offering local produce. And you can experience some fine dining at hotels such as The Buxted Park and Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club.

Out & About...

Crowborough Freedom Leisure Centre has great facilities including a large swimming pool and gym.

Tennis, golf and walking are among popular outdoor activities; Crowborough Country Park is easily accessible from Crowborough Hill. You will find sixteen acre local nature reserve, a perfect place for a peaceful walk or a family picnic. An undulating circular stone track meanders through the site amongst tall trees, ponds and a picnic area. The deep rocky gorge is a main feature of the site.

Explore...

Crowborough is ideally located for visiting the Ashdown Forest which is at the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has national and international protection because of its wildlife. Nearly two thirds of its 6500 acres are heathland, amounting to 2.5% of the UK's extent of this rare habitat.

Get Immersed...

Crowborough has proud links to some famous names from Britain's past and a visit to the bronze statue of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a must. The poet Minnie Louise Haskins also lived in the town.

Also look out for connections to Roland Penrose, Rudyard Kipling, AA Milne and Virginia Woolf.

Stay a While...

There is a wonderful selection of first class hotels in nearby Wych Cross, Buxted and Uckfield and a wide choice of high quality B&Bs, guest houses and self-catering properties in the area.

If camping and caravanning are to your taste, Crowborough has a site next to the leisure centre and a small site on the outskirts of town.

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Blackham Village Market

Address

Blackham Village Hall, Blackham, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 9UD

Telephone
01892 740337

Blackham

Savour the authentic village-life atmosphere and enjoy local produce on sale, including bread, eggs, home baking, preserves fruit and vegetables.

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From:

3 Feb 2026to7 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Bathurst

Address

Fielden Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1TR

Telephone
01892 665476

annslender1@hotmail.com

Crowborough

B&B set in a private road on the edge of Ashdown Forest. Close to the Horder Centre. Bathurst is the ideal base from which to explore varied National Trust and English Heritage properties, gardens, castles and many places of interest.

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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Chequers inn

Address

High Street, Maresfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 2EH

Telephone
01825 749970

info@wheelerschequers.com

Maresfield

The Chequers in Maresfield has 17 bedrooms, with character, comfort and modern touches. All are well equipped and beautifully furnished and not far from the Ashdown Forest.
Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile: Winter Challenge

Address

Pippingford Park Manor, Nutley, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3HW

Telephone
01797229955

info@nice-work.org.uk

Uckfield

The Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile is a test of endurance at its purest. Challenge yourself to conquer the 1568ft elevation and earn the unrivalled reward of breathtaking views across The Downs. The route explores hard packed trails through Ashdown…

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From:
24 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 13:00
Swan Hotel

Address

Lewes Road, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5ER

Telephone
01342 822318

info@theswanatforestrow.com

Forest Row

Forest Row pub offering local produce, gardens and accommodation.
The Greyhound Inn

Address

St James Square, High Street, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6AP

Telephone
01892 783224

greyhoundtn5@gmail.com

Wadhurst

The Greyhound Inn is an historic coaching inn dating from 1502. Situated in the East Sussex village of Wadhurst, The Greyhound is close to many attractions such as Bewl Water and National Trust properties are also close by and makes it a great…
The Nest

Address

Danehill, Ashdown Forest, East Sussex, RH17 7JG

hello@thenestdanehill.co.uk

Ashdown Forest

The Nest is a beautifully interior designed, self-contained holiday cottage with a private garden and wonderful uninterrupted views to the woodland beyond. Ideally situated off a quiet country lane in the East Sussex village of Danehill, a High…
Wadhurst Castle Cottages

Address

Wadhurst Castle, Castle Walk, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6DA

Telephone
01892 785258

stay@wadhurstcastlecottages.co.uk

Wadhurst

Wadhurst Castle Cottage is in the parkland of Washurst Castle, Wadhurst, East Sussex. The Cottage is a Regency self catering holiday cottage with well proportioned rooms, which is light, spacious and welcoming. Accommodation is for up to 6…
Winklestone Vineyard

Address

Winklestone Vineyard, Seeley Cottage, Fairwarp, East Sussex, TN22 3BU

Telephone
07842 098753

info@winklestone.co.uk

Fairwarp

The Dewhurst family have lived in Fairwarp on the Ashdown Forest for 21 years, planting our small vineyard in an adjacent paddock in 2020. We are a family business, doing everything ourselves, mostly by hand, with great care and attention to detail.
The Brecknock Arms

Address

Bayham Road, Bells Yew Green, Frant, KENT, TN3 9BJ

Telephone
01892 750237

thebrecknockarms@gmail.com

Frant,

Traditional village pub offering food and garden.
The Lazy Fox

Address

Tunbridge Wells Road, Mark Cross, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3NP

Telephone
01323 690050

hello@thelazyfox.net

Mark Cross

The Lazy Fox offers good locally sourced food for the menu to eat inside, or in the pub beer garden or as a takeaway option too.
Bartley Mill Holiday Homes

Address

Bartley Mill Road, Lamberhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 8BH

Telephone
01982 890978

info@bartleymill.com

Lamberhurst

One bedroomed apartment with sofa bed, located in Lamberhurst.
Go Wild at The Warren

Address

Black Hill (B2188), Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1GW

Telephone
07490 454839

garry@gowildatthewarren.co.uk

Crowborough

Welcome to Go Wild at the Warren, your ultimate destination for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Our adventure park is located in the serene Ashdown Forest in Crowborough, East Sussex, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of every day life…

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From:

1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

From:

1 Oct 2026to31 Mar 2027Various Opening Times
The Riding

Address

High Broom Lane, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3SP

Telephone
01892 654619

bookings@southerncomfort.uk.com

Crowborough

The Riding in Crowborough in East Sussex offers an ideal retreat in a peaceful location at the end of a private road, yet only a few minutes from the town of Crowborough. It has two double bedrooms, which are spacious and are of a high quality.…
Bowles Outdoor Centre

Address

Bowles Outdoor Centre, Sandhill Lane, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells, KENT, TN3 9LW

Telephone
01892 665665

admin@bowles.rocks

Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells

Multi-activity centre. Offers dry-skiing, snowboarding, sledging, ropes courses & initiative training, zip wire, mountain biking, walking and camping expeditions, raft building & more. Open all year
Nature Thursdays at Ashdown Forest

Address

Ashdown Forest Centre, Colemans Hatch Road, Wych Cross, East Sussex, RH18 5JP

Telephone
01342 823583

Conservators@ashdownforest.org

Wych Cross,

Family activity days on Ashdown Forest suitable for children age 5–12 years (check individual events for age suitability). Join our Education team to explore the beautiful Ashdown Forest. We will be exploring the seasons with a walk, fun activities,…

Dates

From:
29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
Perryhill Orchards

Address

Edenbridge Road, Hartfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4JJ

Telephone
01892 770595

cidercentre@aol.com

Hartfield

Established as a commercial apple orchard in 1966, the farm is ideally situated on the Northern gateway to the Ashdown Forest. It is found close to the picturesque village of Hartfield, made famous by AA Milne’s stories of Winnie the Pooh.
The Greyhound Hotel

Address

St James Square, High Street, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6AP

Telephone
01892 783224

greyhoundtn5@gmail.com

Wadhurst

16th century coaching inn with food, garden and accommodation.
Broadwater Forest Cottages

Address

Broadwater Forest Cottages, Eridge, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 9JP

Telephone
07817647334

broadwaterforestcottages@gmail.com

Eridge

Broadwater Forest Cottages – a rural retreat with glorious views. 2 miles south of Tunbridge Wells adjacent to 500 acre RSPB Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve.
Two cottages awarded 4 star gold by Visit England.
Both cottages have been carefully…

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Brambletye Hotel

Address

Brambletye Hotel, The Square, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5EZ

Telephone
01342 824144

hotel@brambletyehotel.co.uk

Forest Row

Located in the picturesque village of Forest Row on the edge of Ashdown Forest, Brambletye Hotel is less than 5 miles from East Grinstead Rail Station. The Brambletye is steeped in history and has served as a hotel since 1866, it featured in…

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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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