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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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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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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Ashdown Forest Open Studios 2026

Address

Regency Cottage, Back Lane, Fairwarp, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3BE

Telephone
+441825713477

jankemsley@ashdownforestopenstudios.co.uk

Fairwarp, Uckfield

We are excited to announce the inaugural Ashdown Forest Open Studios which is taking place this coming September to coincide with the centenary of Winnie the Pooh. The studios will be open from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September, 10am to 5pm. There…

Dates

From:

4 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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.
The Foresters Arms

Address

The Street, Fairwarp, Uckfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 3BP

Telephone
01825 712808

info@theforestersfairwarp.com

Fairwarp, Uckfield

Traditional pub near Ashdown Forest with garden and food.
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.
Gallipot Inn

Address

Gallipot Hill, Upper Hartfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4AJ

Telephone
01892 770008

gallipotinn1@gmail.com

Upper Hartfield

The Gallipot Inn has a restaurant and garden where food and drink is served. The Inn also offers a take away service.
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.
Anchor

Address

Pellings Farm Close, CROWBOROUGH, East Sussex, TN6 2BF

Telephone
01892 610522

yewhouse@yewhouse.com

CROWBOROUGH

Bed & Breakfast, Crowborough
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.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Wheatsheaf

Address

Mount Pleasant, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 2NF

Telephone
01892 663756

pete@wheatsheafcrowborough.co.uk

Crowborough

18th century public serving food, drink and live events.
Bowles Rock

Address

Sandhill Lane, Boars Head, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 9LW

Telephone
01892 669556

Crowborough

Outdoor activity and education centre.
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 Nutley Arms

Address

Fords Green Road, Nutley, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 3LJ

Telephone
01825 713322

info@gigglespubvenue.com

Nutley

Family run pub in the village of Nutley
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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Crowborough Beacon Golf Club

Address

Beacon Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1UJ

Telephone
01892 661511

office@cbgc.co.uk

Crowborough

An 18 hole golf course currently ranked 72nd in the Country.
Crowborough Farmers Market

Address

Car park at side of Crowborough & District Social Club, Croft Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1DL

Telephone
01892 852168

crowborough@southeastfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Crowborough

Showcasing and celebrating the best of local produce.
9:00am-12:30pm

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The Hatch Inn

Address

Colemans Hatch, Hartfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4EJ

Telephone
01342 822363

nickad@bigfoot.com

Hartfield

Fifteenth century pub in Ashdown Forest with food and gardens.
Coolings Wych Cross Garden Centre

Address

Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JW

Telephone
01342 822705

coolings@coolings.co.uk

Forest Row

One of the largest retail selections of roses in the country with 1000 varieties. Also a wide range of shrubs, plants and garden and conservatory furniture.
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…

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Crown Inn

Address

Groombridge Hill, Groombridge, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 9QH

Telephone
01892 864742

crown.inn.groombridge@gmail.com

Groombridge

The Crown Inn in Groombridge, offers Bed and Breakfast, with beautiful and cosy rooms with all the character of the 16th Century.
The Crown Inn is a family run free house and is one of the oldest pubs in the South of England. It is in an excellent…

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