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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 Red Lion

Address

Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, EAST SUSSEX, RH17 7DE

Telephone
01825 740265

theredlion@outlook.com

Haywards Heath

Pub serving food and drink, close to Ashdown Forest.
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…
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…
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.
Bathurst

Address

Fielden Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1TR

Telephone
01892 665476

annslender1@hotmail.com

Crowborough

B&B set in a private road on the edge of Ashdown Forest. Close to the Horder Centre. Bathurst is the ideal base from which to explore varied National Trust and English Heritage properties, gardens, castles and many places of interest.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Groombridge Place Campsite

Address

Groombridge Hill, Groombridge, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Kent, TN3 9QG

Telephone
01892 487607

Info@groombridgecamping.com

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Perfect for anyone looking to book a last-minute summer camping holiday, ‘Groombridge Camping’ i
The campsite is situated in a secluded and beautiful location in the historic village of Groombridge on the Kent and East Sussex border. The campsite…

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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 Greyhound Inn

Address

St James Square, High Street, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6AP

Telephone
01892 783224

greyhoundtn5@gmail.com

Wadhurst

The Greyhound Inn is an historic coaching inn dating from 1502. Situated in the East Sussex village of Wadhurst, The Greyhound is close to many attractions such as Bewl Water and National Trust properties are also close by and makes it a great…
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.
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.
Bowles Rock

Address

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

Telephone
01892 669556

Crowborough

Outdoor activity and education centre.
Once Upon a Time in Pantoland - Rotherfield Players

Address

Rotherfield Village Hall, Rotherfield, East Sussex, TN6 3LX

Rotherfield

Watch and join in Rotherfield Players' annual pantomime at Rotherfield Village Hall - packed with beloved characters and filled with all the classic pantomime fun, this delightful and original fairytale is a true celebration of pantomime traditions,…

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22 Jan 2026to25 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
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 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…
Perryhill Orchards

Address

Edenbridge Road, Hartfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4JJ

Telephone
01892 770595

cidercentre@aol.com

Hartfield

Established as a commercial apple orchard in 1966, the farm is ideally situated on the Northern gateway to the Ashdown Forest. It is found close to the picturesque village of Hartfield, made famous by AA Milne’s stories of Winnie the Pooh.
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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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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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…
Winklestone Vineyard

Address

Winklestone Vineyard, Seeley Cottage, Fairwarp, East Sussex, TN22 3BU

Telephone
07842 098753

info@winklestone.co.uk

Fairwarp

The Dewhurst family have lived in Fairwarp on the Ashdown Forest for 21 years, planting our small vineyard in an adjacent paddock in 2020. We are a family business, doing everything ourselves, mostly by hand, with great care and attention to detail.
Sunnymead Farm Cottages

Address

Sunnymead Farm, Perrymans Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 4AG

Telephone
01825 733618

sunnymeadcottages@hotmail.co.uk

Uckfield

Two adjoining very comfortable one-bedroom cottages at the end of 200 metres of private drive in the grounds of the owner's house, set in 12 acres of orchards and gardens full of birds and wildlife, with a large pond.
Each unit sleeps 2.

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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