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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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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
The Dorset Arms

Address

Withyham Road, Withyham, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4BD

Telephone
01892 770278

enquiries@dorset-arms.co.uk

Withyham

Village pub with restaurant, bar and garden, as well as accommodation.
St Ives Farm

Address

Butcherfield Lane, Hartfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4JX

Telephone
01892 770213

stivesfarm@btconnect.com

Hartfield

St Ives campsite has three fields and two fishing lakes and can be found North West of Hartfield village in East Sussex.
Caravans are sited in the lower field whilst casual visitors have a choice of the top fields. Portakabin toilets are between…
CrowFest 2026

Address

Goldsmiths Recreation Ground, Eridge Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2TN

Crowborough

Crowborough Town Council is excited to announce the return of CrowFest, a local family-friendly 1 day festival, offering a fabulous day out for the community and helping local music artists, businesses and community groups grow.

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From:
11 July 2026Open 13:00 - 21:00
Wadhurst Farmers Market and Craft Fair

Address

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

Telephone
07879656739

farmersmarketwadhurst@hotmail.co.uk

Wadhurst

fresh local produce, home baked goods, local art & craft. Third Saturday of each month. 9am-1pm

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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…
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.
The Roebuck Hotel

Address

Wych Cross, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5JL

Telephone
01342 823811

6499@greeneking.co.uk

Forest Row

The Roebuck Hotel, Forest Row is a charming hotel offering a flat screen TV in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free Wi-Fi is offered to guests. The hotel features room service and baggage storage. In addition,…
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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Clay Studio

Address

Barnsgate Vineyard, Herons Ghyll, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 4DB

Telephone
01825 714 588

info@theclay.studio

Herons Ghyll

Located on the Kent/Sussex border at Barnsgate Manor Vineyard, on the edge of Ashdown Forest, The Clay Studio has far-reaching views towards the South Downs. Surrounded by beautiful fields and wild meadows, it is the perfect place to step away from…

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Robin Hill

Address

Fielden Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1TR

Telephone
01892 652401

crowstay@tiscali.co.uk

Crowborough

Comfortable home in a quiet location, on a private road leading onto the beautiful Ashdown Forest. All rooms overlook the established gardens and guests are welcome to use the deck area.

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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.
Chelwood Gate Village Market

Address

Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate, HAYWARDS HEATH, West Sussex, RH17 7LE

Telephone
01342 778062

catherine.crouch1@btinternet.com

HAYWARDS HEATH

Local fresh seasonal vegetables, seasonal or traditionally stored fruit, free range eggs, cheese, milk, butter cream, yoghurt, ice cream and sometimes even raw milk.

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Mousehall Country Estate Vineyard

Address

Mousehall Estate, Tidebrook, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6PG

Telephone
07931 998417

christy@mousehall.com

Wadhurst

Mousehall Country Estate lies within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in a secluded valley on the northern edge of the parish of Mayfield in East Sussex.
Family Theatre Show

Address

Jarvis Brook Guide Hall, Crowborough, Sussex, TN6 2EG

Telephone
01883 725 264

bookings@h2hsensorytheatre.com

Crowborough

A new interactive family theatre show is coming to Crowborough on Sunday 3 May
Head2Head Sensory Theatre presents A Great Greek Adventure, a fun and inclusive 45-minute family show inspired by the exciting world of Greek myths.
Designed especially…

Dates

From:
3 May 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
The Stables, 10 Knowle Cottage

Address

Riverhall Hill, Wadhurst Road, Frant, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 9EJ

Telephone
01892 750851

shaw.geo@gmail.com;

Frant

The Stables in Frant, East Sussex is a cosy converted stable, it has two first floor bedrooms, one en-suite double and twin room, and there is a shower room with a WC. On the ground floor, there is a further bedroom and bathroom. There is a…
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

Address

Chapel Lane, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5LR

Telephone
01342 822018

office@royalashdown.co.uk

Forest Row

Founded in December 1888, it is one of the longest established golf clubs in Sussex. A little gem in the beautiful surroundings of Ashdown Forest. No sand bunkers but small, fast greens demand accurate approaches.
The Red Lion

Address

Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, EAST SUSSEX, RH17 7DE

Telephone
01825 740265

theredlion@outlook.com

Haywards Heath

Pub serving food and drink, close to Ashdown Forest.
Spring Cottage

Address

Best Beech Hill, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6JH

Telephone
01892 783896

info@springcottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk

Wadhurst

Spring Cottage B & B is located in Wadhurst in the East Sussex countryside, and offers the perfect location for a weekend break, a long holiday, business accommodation or a base for exploration of the South East of England.
Spring Cottage B & B…
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.

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