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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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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…
Jarvis Brew

Address

1 Station Approach, Farningham Road, Jarvis Brook, TN6 2GE

Telephone
01892655921

jarvisbrew@gmail.com

Farningham Road

Rachel and Gary have a passion for good food and drink and a friendly service their coffee is top notch and they serve espresso made using a blend of beans from Roasted Ltd in Brighton choosing a blend with a hint of Tanzanian washed robusta, which…
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…
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.
The Dorset Arms

Address

Buckhurst Park, Withyham, Hartfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4BD

Telephone
01892 770278

enquiries@dorset-arms.co.uk

Hartfield

The Dorset Arms, in Withyham, Hartfield, offers a choice of nine rooms. The rooms combine comfort and home from home style with a choice of doubles, family or twin rooms. Three of the rooms are located above the pub. The Family Room consists of…
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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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,…

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Anchor

Address

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

Telephone
01892 610522

yewhouse@yewhouse.com

CROWBOROUGH

Bed & Breakfast, Crowborough
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 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…
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.
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.
Forest Garden Shovelstrode Ltd

Address

Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood, EAST GRINSTEAD, East Sussex, RH19 3PH

Telephone
07956 815458

info@forestgarden.info

EAST GRINSTEAD

A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest offering woodland craft courses, activities and therapies.
Forest Garden Shovelstrode Ltd

Address

Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood, EAST GRINSTEAD, East Sussex, RH19 3PH

Telephone
07956 815458

info@forestgarden.info

EAST GRINSTEAD

Luxury secluded camping in stunning traditional Yurts and rustic Log Cabins. Ideal for a romantic getaway, a family holiday or a group get-together. Woodland craft courses, activities, experiences, therapies & treatments are available for…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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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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
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 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.
Nuts4Climbing Saturday Club Trail - Half Price Offer

Address

Nuts4Climbing, Eridge Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NH

Telephone
01892 860670

info@nuts4climbing.com

Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells

Our Saturday club runs from 9am – 12pm every week in line with school term times (March – November, we don’t break for half terms). It’s based at Harrison’s Rocks in Groombridge and is an action packed morning of outdoor rock climbing that is…

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From:

1 Mar 2026to30 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
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

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