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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 Nevill Crest and Gun

Address

Eridge Road, Eridge Green, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 9JR

Telephone
01892 864209

nevill.crest.and.gun@brunningandprice.co.uk

Eridge Green

The Neville Crest & Gun gorgeous country pub in Eridge Green, East Sussex is in a building with over 500 year of history. The pub provides classic British dishes. Special gluten free menus are available and a ‘Click and Collect’ option for…
Busi - Jacobsohn Wine Estate

Address

Blackdon Farm, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells, KENT, TN3 9HX

Telephone
07590 181718

info@busijacobsohn.com

Tunbridge Wells

Busi Jacobsohn Wine Estate is a family-owned single estate in the High Weald of East Sussex run by Susanna Busi Jacobsohn and Douglas Jacobsohn.
These are quality award-winning sparkling wines of high quality, made in a sustainable way, and vegan…
Christmas Market at Crowborough Community Centre

Address

Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1FE

Crowborough

Crowborough Community Centre host their annual Christmas Market. Local creatives and business owners exhibit their festive offerings. From crafts, decorations, gifts and food, there will be plenty to enjoy!

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From:
28 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 14:00
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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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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
Coach & Horses

Address

School Lane, Danehill, EAST SUSSEX, RH17 7JF

Telephone
01825 740369

Danehill

The Coach and Horses takes pride in providing high quality ale from local breweries, farmhouse cider and sparkling wine from local vineyards at this public house. Enjoy a cosy and comfortable atmosphere whilst experiencing their seasonal menu of…
Balta Chill | Sauna Bar & Cafe

Address

Dene Farm, Wadhurst Road, Mark Cross, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3PD

Mark Cross, Crowborough

Balta Chill brings a taste of Baltic wellness culture to the Sussex countryside. Located at Dene Farm in Mark Cross, this unique sauna bar and café offers two wood-fired saunas, cold plunges, a welcoming social space and a selection of drinks from…

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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
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.
Yew House Bed & Breakfast

Address

11 Pellings Farm Close, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2BF

Telephone
01892 610522

yewhouse@yewhouse.com

Crowborough

Two rooms - double en suite and single with private bathroom. Extra bed can be added to double. Close to shops, railway station and buses. Off street parking, free WiFi in quiet location. Good walking in area.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Woodside Cottages

Address

Down Street, Maresfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 3XU

Telephone
07931 751556

woodsidecottages@gmail.com

Maresfield

Woodside Cottages, Maresfield, in East Sussex are family-friendly holiday lets providing the ideal base to discover the outstanding natural beauty of East Sussex and are close to Uckfield and within easy reach of Eastbourne and Brighton.
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…

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 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.
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.
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.
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.

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