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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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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.
Roochi Ltd

Address

9 Hartfield Road, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5DN

Telephone
01342 825251

Forest Row

Indian restaurant in Forest Row offering authentic traditional Indian curry's. Celebrity chef Saiful and his team work hard to select only the finest and top-quality ingredients and spices for their preparations and give full concentration on…
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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Coach & Horses

Address

School Lane, Danehill, EAST SUSSEX, RH17 7JF

Telephone
01825 740369

Danehill

The Coach and Horses takes pride in providing high quality ale from local breweries, farmhouse cider and sparkling wine from local vineyards at this public house. Enjoy a cosy and comfortable atmosphere whilst experiencing their seasonal menu of…
Holly House

Address

Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate, Ashdown Forest, EAST SUSSEX, RH17 7LF

Telephone
01825 740484

db@hollyhousebnb.co.uk

Ashdown Forest

Holly House, an early Victorian Forest farmhouse, now a comfortable family home, offers a warm welcome with an inviting lounge, comfortable beds and memorable breakfasts.

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Stables (Home Farm Holidays)

Address

Home Farm, Herons Ghyll, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 4BY

Telephone
01825 712964

mail@homefarmholidays.co.uk

Herons Ghyll

The Stables in Herons Ghyll is a Victorian stables conversion. The two bedroomed home can accommodate up to six people. There are two bathrooms a large sitting room and kitchen. The Stables are cosy with a log burning stove, games and TV and it as…
Nutley Edge Cottages

Address

Horney Common, Uckfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 3EE

Telephone
01825 712377

nutleyedge@outward.org.uk

Uckfield

Situated on the border of the beautiful Ashdown Forest, Nutley edge offers a range of high quality self -catering accommodation, set in 11 acres of rolling pasture and woodland.

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Nuts4Climbing

Address

Merlin’s Cottage, Motts Mill, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, KENT, TN3 9PE

Telephone
01892 860670

info@nuts4climbing.com

Tunbridge Wells

Leading providers of quality Rock Climbing Courses in the South East. All ages and abilities welcome.
Boars Head Golf Centre

Address

Boarshead, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3HD

Telephone
01892 664545

lynngrenham@hotmail.co.uk

Crowborough

Offers golfers of all standards excellent facilities; the par 35 nine hole course has gently undulating land forms with mature trees, streams and parkland.
Scrag Oak Oast

Address

Scrag Oak Lane, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6NP

Telephone
07717 828324

info@scragoak.com

Wadhurst

Scrag Oak Oast can be found is in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) amidst rolling hills and ancient woodland near Wadhurst, East Sussex. The village of Wadhurst with local amenities, pubs, restaurants and…
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.
The Gardeners Café

Address

Beechglade Farm, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mark Cross, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3PJ

Telephone
01892 852828

enquiries@sussexcountrygardener.co.uk

Mark Cross

The Gardeners Café, near Tunbridge Wells in East Sussex, offers warming breakfasts, homemade lunches and a wide range of cakes and snacks. The Cafe at Sussex Country Gardener uses local produce where possible.
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
Poundgate Park Holiday Cottages

Address

Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3TA

Telephone
01892 660357

info@poundgatepark.co.uk

Crowborough

Poundgate Park is a lovely self-catering holiday home located in Crowborough East Sussex. It is comprised of two properties, one to sleep four and one to sleep twelve guest. The properties can be rented together for groups of up to sixteen, family…
Caracol Glamping

Address

Caracol Glamping, New Park Farm, Groombridge Road, Groombridge, Kent, TN3 9PT

Telephone
07920259480

hello@caracolcamping.co.uk

Groombridge Road , Groombridge

Caracol Glamping is located in a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the High Weald area of Kent & Sussex. We have 8 fully furnished bell tents, carpeted with a double bed and fresh linens. Each tent comes with a BBQ, firepit.
Just bring…
Katharine Jennings Fine Art Studio and Coffee House

Address

6a High Street, Rotherfield, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3LL

Telephone
01342 649389

kjfineartist@yahoo.com

Crowborough

Katharine Jennings is a creative coffee house and studio, offering ceramics, workshops and unique art experiences, as well as a great place to meet simply for a delicious coffee and cake.

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Countrybike ltd

Address

Spa Valley Railway, Groombridge Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, TN2 5QY

hello@countrybike.co.uk

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Countrybike offers mobile app based bike hire in the countryside at a number of venues across Kent and East Sussex.
Wadhurst Farmers Market and Craft Fair

Address

Wadhurst Commemoration Hall, High Street, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6AP

Telephone
07879 656739

Wadhurst

fresh local produce, home baked goods, local art & craft.

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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Groombridge Place Campsite

Address

Groombridge Hill, Groombridge, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Kent, TN3 9QG

Telephone
01892 487607

Info@groombridgecamping.com

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Perfect for anyone looking to book a last-minute summer camping holiday, ‘Groombridge Camping’ i
The campsite is situated in a secluded and beautiful location in the historic village of Groombridge on the Kent and East Sussex border. The campsite…

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