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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 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.
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…
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
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.
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 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…
The Blue Anchor

Address

Beacon Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1BB

Telephone
01892 319299

info@blueanchorcrowborough.co.uk

Crowborough

The Blue Anchor is a super spot to ‘moor up’ for a few hours - with locally sourced ingredients and freshly cooked food, delicious drinks and friendly service on offer.
With the pub close to Ashdown Forest and set within the High Weald Area of…
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…

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From:

4 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
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
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…

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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.

Dates

From:
11 July 2026Open 13:00 - 21:00
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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Cafe Freestyle

Address

Dene Farm, Wadhurst Road, Mark Cross, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3PD

Telephone
01892 782288

info@freestylebikes.co.uk

Wadhurst Road, Mark Cross

Café Freestyle is a coffee shop / café and is open to everyone offering a cooked breakfast, burgers, cakes and more.
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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From:

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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Spring Cottage

Address

Best Beech Hill, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6JH

Telephone
01892 783896

info@springcottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk

Wadhurst

Spring Cottage B & B is located in Wadhurst in the East Sussex countryside, and offers the perfect location for a weekend break, a long holiday, business accommodation or a base for exploration of the South East of England.
Spring Cottage B & B…
Caracol Glamping

Address

Caracol Glamping, New Park Farm, Groombridge Road, Groombridge, Kent, TN3 9PT

Telephone
07920259480

hello@caracolcamping.co.uk

Groombridge Road , Groombridge

Caracol Glamping is located in a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the High Weald area of Kent & Sussex. We have 8 fully furnished bell tents, carpeted with a double bed and fresh linens. Each tent comes with a BBQ, firepit.
Just bring…
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.
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

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