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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 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.
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…
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 2025to31 Dec 2025
Tablehurst Community Farm

Address

London Road, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5DP

Telephone
01342 823173

office@tablehurstfarm.org.uk

Forest Row

Tablehurst Community Farm is a biodynamic farm and social enterprise. The farm produces biodynamic and organic meat, poultry, vegetables, grain and raw milk and in 2022 Tablehurst Farm won Best Food Producer at the BBC Food and Farming Awards.
The Crow And Gate

Address

Uckfield Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 3TA

Telephone
01892 603461

Crowborough

The Crow and Gate promotes a hearty menu which consists of classic pub dishes in addition to seasonal flavours.
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.
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…
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.
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 Dorset Arms

Address

Withyham Road, Withyham, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4BD

Telephone
01892 770278

enquiries@dorset-arms.co.uk

Withyham

Village pub with restaurant, bar and garden, as well as accommodation.
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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1 Oct 2025to31 Mar 2026Various Opening Times

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1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
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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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.
Go Wild at The Warren: The Warren Yurt

Address

Warren Yurt, Black Hill (B2188), Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1XE

Telephone
07515 112233

contact@gowildatthewarren.uk

Crowborough

The Warren Yurt at ‘Go Wild at the Warren’ is set within vast woodlands a 750-acre park called the Crowborough Warren Estate, and nestled on the edge of Ashdown forest. There is an Apple Pie Wood burner – ideal for cooking pizza! Go completely off…
Birchden Vineyards

Address

Birchden Vineyards, Birchden Farm, Broadwater Forest Lane, Groombridge, East Sussex, TN3 9NR

Telephone
07407 348267

hello@birchdenvineyards.co.uk

Broadwater Forest Lane, Groombridge

Escape to Birchden Vineyards and be unexpectedly enchanted. Wines this good deserve to be paired with an unforgettable, magical experience.
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
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.

Dates

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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…
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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Nuts4Climbing

Address

Merlin’s Cottage, Motts Mill, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, KENT, TN3 9PE

Telephone
01892 860670

info@nuts4climbing.com

Tunbridge Wells

Leading providers of quality Rock Climbing Courses in the South East. All ages and abilities welcome.

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