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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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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…
Nutley Windmill

Address

Crowborough Road, Nutley, East Sussex, TN20 6YA

Telephone
01435 873367

windmill@uckfieldheritage.co.uk

Nutley

The oldest, only working open-trestle post mill in the country, set in the beautiful landscape of Ashdown Forest, Nutley Windmill is a very fine example of the oldest post mill design, known in the country since the 12th Century.
Bar Trend

Address

Croft Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1DL

Telephone
01892 661670

infobartrend@gmail.com

Crowborough

Locally owned bar, in the middle of Crowborough high street.
Happy hours, 5pm until 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday. £3.95 a pint. Two for £10 cocktails happy hours.
Sky Sports, BT Sport, cocktails, coffee, cakes.
Available for private hire and…
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
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
White Hart

Address

High Street, Wadhurst , EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6AP

Telephone
01892 782850

whitehartwadhurst@gmail.com

Wadhurst

Pub serving food and drink in Wadhurst.
Wildwood Vineyard

Address

Eridge Road, Eridge, KENT, TN3 9EQ

Telephone
07970 55303

info@wildwoodvineyard.co.uk

Eridge

This a multi-award winning, family owned, boutique English Vineyard located just outside the village of Eridge began planting 2016.
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.
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.
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.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Junction Inn

Address

Station Road, Groombridge, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 9RB

Telephone
01892 864275

foxandgrange@gmail.com

Groombridge

A lovely pub situated in the small village of Groombridge surrounded by a number of attractions
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…
The Ghyll

Address

Silver Jubilee Recreation Ground, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2EG

Telephone
01892 652907

info@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk

Crowborough

The Ghyll is a 42 acre Nature Reserve set on the eastern fringe of Crowborough. The habitats are home to the site’s wildlife assemblage which is of county-level importance; reflected in the site’s designation as a Site of Nature Conservation…
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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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Bensfield Treehouse

Address

1 Bensfield Farm Cottages , Beech Hill, Wadhurst , EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6JR

Telephone
01348 830922

bookings@treetopholidays.com

Wadhurst

The tree house is set in the countryside in Sussex, with views of the High Weald.
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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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Address

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

Telephone
01342 824988

bbooker@elitehotels.co.uk

Forest Row

This luxury and finest country hotel includes extravagant leisure facilities and award winning dining.
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…
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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