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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 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.
Crowborough Spice

Address

24 Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 2JE

Telephone
01892 661881

info@crowboroughspice.co.uk

Crowborough

Crowborough Spice is a fully licensed dine in and takeaway restaurant on Crowborough Hill, Crowborough serving Indian and Bangladeshi food.
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.
Bardown Farm Holiday Cottages

Address

Bardown Road, Stonegate, Wadhurst , EAST SUSSEX, TN5 7EL

Telephone
01580 200452

info@bardownfarm.co.uk

Wadhurst

At Bardown Farm there are numerous cottages you can stay in near the High Weald.
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.
DarkMaster Escape Rooms

Address

Unit 5 Plumyfeather Farm, Plumyfeather Lane, Lye Green, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1UX

Telephone
01892 338026

manager.darkmaster@gmail.com

Lye Green, Crowborough

Located in the beautiful East Sussex countryside, Darkmaster Escape Rooms in Crowborough offers one of the region’s most exciting and immersive indoor attractions for locals and tourists alike. Since opening 5 years ago, the experience has been…

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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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.
Birchden Vineyards

Address

Birchden Vineyards, Birchden Farm, Broadwater Forest Lane, Groombridge, East Sussex, TN3 9NR

Telephone
07407 348267

hello@birchdenvineyards.co.uk

Broadwater Forest Lane, Groombridge

Escape to Birchden Vineyards and be unexpectedly enchanted. Wines this good deserve to be paired with an unforgettable, magical experience.
Crowborough Country Park

Address

Osborne Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2HN

Telephone
01892 652907

info@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk

Crowborough

The Crowborough Country Park is designated a Site of Nature Conservation Interest set in a disused clay quarry. It is a 16 acre local nature reserve (LNR) set within the urban fringes of Crowborough in the area of Jarvis Brook. An undulating…
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.
Coopers Arms

Address

Coopers Lane, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1SN

Telephone
01892 654796

daquinney@googlemail.com

Crowborough

Local pub situated in Crowborough with a wide variety of local ales and beers.
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.

Dates

From:

3 Feb 2026to7 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
The Kings Arms

Address

South Street, Rotherfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3LJ

Telephone
01892 853441

enquiries@katn6.com

Rotherfield

Grade II listed 17th Century pub located in the small village of Rotherfield.
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.
Bowles Rock

Address

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

Telephone
01892 669556

Crowborough

Outdoor activity and education centre.
The Chequers

Address

High Street, Maresfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 2EH

Telephone
01825 763843

chequers.maresfield@oldenglishinns.co.uk

Maresfield

18th-century coaching inn on the edge of Ashdown Forest, offering food and accommodation with 17 bedrooms.
Go Wild at The Warren

Address

Black Hill (B2188), Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1GW

Telephone
07490 454839

garry@gowildatthewarren.co.uk

Crowborough

Welcome to Go Wild at the Warren, your ultimate destination for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Our adventure park is located in the serene Ashdown Forest in Crowborough, East Sussex, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of every day life…

Dates

From:

1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

From:

1 Oct 2026to31 Mar 2027Various Opening Times
Coco's Cafe

Address

3 Hillside, The Square, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5ES

Telephone
01342 545008

manager.cafecoco@outlook.com

The Square, Forest Row

Coco’s Café in Forest Row provides home cooked/prepared pasties, sausage rolls, cakes, soups and drinks and more.
Pooh Corner

Address

High Street, Hartfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4AE

Telephone
01892 771155

info@poohcorner.co.uk

Hartfield

Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in Hartfield, this is a perfect stop for either the casual visitor or the diehard fan of A.A. Milne’s most famous creation, Winnie the Pooh.
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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