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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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Abergavenny Arms Hotel

Address

Frant Road, Frant, EAST SUSSEX, TN3 9DB

Telephone
01892 750233

abergavennyarms@outlook.com

Frant

The Abergavenny Arms is an imposing 15th century coaching inn located in East Sussex.
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.
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…
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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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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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…
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…
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.
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

Address

Chapel Lane, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5LR

Telephone
01342 822018

office@royalashdown.co.uk

Forest Row

Founded in December 1888, it is one of the longest established golf clubs in Sussex. A little gem in the beautiful surroundings of Ashdown Forest. No sand bunkers but small, fast greens demand accurate approaches.
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
Forest Garden Shovelstrode Ltd

Address

Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood, EAST GRINSTEAD, East Sussex, RH19 3PH

Telephone
07956 815458

info@forestgarden.info

EAST GRINSTEAD

A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest offering woodland craft courses, activities and therapies.
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 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.…
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.
The Brecknock Arms

Address

Bayham Road, Bells Yew Green, Frant, KENT, TN3 9BJ

Telephone
01892 750237

thebrecknockarms@gmail.com

Frant,

Traditional village pub offering food and garden.
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…
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 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…
Bowles Rock

Address

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

Telephone
01892 669556

Crowborough

Outdoor activity and education centre.

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