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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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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
White Hart

Address

High Street, Wadhurst , EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6AP

Telephone
01892 782850

whitehartwadhurst@gmail.com

Wadhurst

Pub serving food and drink in Wadhurst.
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 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…
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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From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.
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.
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…
Wildwood Vineyard

Address

Eridge Road, Eridge, KENT, TN3 9EQ

Telephone
07970 155303

info@wildwoodvineyard.co.uk

Eridge

This a multi-award winning, family owned, boutique English Vineyard located just outside the village of Eridge began planting 2016.
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…
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…

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From:

1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

From:

1 Oct 2026to31 Mar 2027Various Opening Times
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
Busi - Jacobsohn Wine Estate

Address

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

Telephone
07590 181718

info@busijacobsohn.com

Tunbridge Wells

This single estate vineyard is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and growers of luxury English sparkling wines.
Swan Hotel

Address

Lewes Road, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5ER

Telephone
01342 822318

info@theswanatforestrow.com

Forest Row

Forest Row pub offering local produce, gardens and accommodation.
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…
Hammerwood Park

Address

Hammerwood, East Grinstead, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 3QE

Telephone
01342 850594

latrobe@antibes.co.uk

East Grinstead

One of the first examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United Kingdom. The house and gardens are open to the public in summer, from 1 June to the end of September.
Clay Studio

Address

Barnsgate Vineyard, Herons Ghyll, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 4DB

Telephone
01825 714 588

info@theclay.studio

Herons Ghyll

Located on the Kent/Sussex border at Barnsgate Manor Vineyard, on the edge of Ashdown Forest, The Clay Studio has far-reaching views towards the South Downs. Surrounded by beautiful fields and wild meadows, it is the perfect place to step away from…

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Scrag Oak Oast

Address

Scrag Oak Lane, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6NP

Telephone
07717 828324

info@scragoak.com

Wadhurst

Scrag Oak Oast can be found is in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) amidst rolling hills and ancient woodland near Wadhurst, East Sussex. The village of Wadhurst with local amenities, pubs, restaurants and…
Hop Yard Brewing Co

Address

The Yard, Lewes Road, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5AA

Telephone
01342 824272

hello@hopyardbrewing.co.uk

Lewes Road, Forest Row

The Hop Yard is a music venue, bar and pop up restaurant in Forest Row, East Sussex. Hop Yard provides a broad selection of entertainment from bands and DJs to talks and dance classes. The bar is well stocked with a range of unusual products and…
Poundgate Park Holiday Cottages

Address

Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3TA

Telephone
01892 660357

info@poundgatepark.co.uk

Crowborough

Poundgate Park is a lovely self-catering holiday home located in Crowborough East Sussex. It is comprised of two properties, one to sleep four and one to sleep twelve guest. The properties can be rented together for groups of up to sixteen, family…

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