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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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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…
Ashdown Forest

Address

Wych Cross, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5JP

Telephone
01342 823583

Conservators@ashdownforest.org

Forest Row

Experience the spectacular scenery of the ancient Royal Hunting Forest. Ashdown Forest is a large open area of heathland together with pine, birch and oak woodland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is famous as the setting for…
White Hart

Address

High Street, Wadhurst , EAST SUSSEX, TN5 6AP

Telephone
01892 782850

whitehartwadhurst@gmail.com

Wadhurst

Pub serving food and drink in Wadhurst.
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.
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.
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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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 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.
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 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.
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…
Wildwood Vineyard

Address

Eridge Road, Eridge, KENT, TN3 9EQ

Telephone
07970 55303

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.
The Riding

Address

High Broom Lane, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3SP

Telephone
01892 654619

bookings@southerncomfort.uk.com

Crowborough

The Riding in Crowborough in East Sussex offers an ideal retreat in a peaceful location at the end of a private road, yet only a few minutes from the town of Crowborough. It has two double bedrooms, which are spacious and are of a high quality.…
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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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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…
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.
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.
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.
The Roebuck Hotel

Address

Wych Cross, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5JL

Telephone
01342 823811

6499@greeneking.co.uk

Forest Row

The Roebuck Hotel, Forest Row is a charming hotel offering a flat screen TV in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free Wi-Fi is offered to guests. The hotel features room service and baggage storage. In addition,…
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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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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