Ashdown Lodge guidebook
Sightseeing
Churchill’s family home with lovely gardens and access to his art studio and gallery
105 locals recommend
Chartwell
Mapleton RoadChurchill’s family home with lovely gardens and access to his art studio and gallery
Ashdown Forest Riding Centre
Black Hill RoadHorse trekking over the forest
Iconic home to Winnie the Pooh - visit and play Pooh sticks in the original setting on the Ashdown Forest.
22 locals recommend
Pooh Sticks Bridge
Iconic home to Winnie the Pooh - visit and play Pooh sticks in the original setting on the Ashdown Forest.
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadBeautiful Castle, lake, gardens and maze.
Sheffield Park
Sheffield ParkWonderful gardens and tea room
Take an old steam train from East Grinstead to Sheffield park.
Bluebell Railway, East Grinstead Station
Railway ApproachTake an old steam train from East Grinstead to Sheffield park.
Standen National Trust station
Beautiful house and gardens just 4 miles away.
Kew Gardens National Seedbank and wonderful gardens - 15 minute drive away
82 locals recommend
Wakehurst
Selsfield RoadKew Gardens National Seedbank and wonderful gardens - 15 minute drive away
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Brighton RoadWeir Wood Reservoir
Ardingly Reservoir
Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossRoyal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
Chapel LaneBluebell Vineyard Estates Ltd
Slider's LanePooh Corner
High StreetCity/town information
Historic Spa town with fabulous shopping, eating and theatres.
150 locals recommend
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Historic Spa town with fabulous shopping, eating and theatres.
Seaside town with historic, culinary cultural and art experiences for all.
112 locals recommend
Brighton
Seaside town with historic, culinary cultural and art experiences for all.
Neighbourhoods
This eccentric little village will enchant you - from gourmet eating and traditional country pursuits to new age culture, Forest Row has it all; yoga studio, golf course, gym, horse riding and the centre of Forest Row is just a one mile (or a gentle 15 minute stroll) from the property.
Lots of fabulous restaurants, independent coffee shops, a fishmonger, delicatessen, organic farm shop (Tablehurst Farm) artisan bakery (Cyrnel Bakery) , Thai (Thai Time), Chinese (Prosperity), 2x Indian (Roochi and Khans), 2x pizza (Hopyard and Java and Jazz) 3 pubs and a lively independent brewery/ venue/ bar with live music (The Hopyard) gives the visitor to Forest Row plenty to do.
18 locals recommend
Forest Row
This eccentric little village will enchant you - from gourmet eating and traditional country pursuits to new age culture, Forest Row has it all; yoga studio, golf course, gym, horse riding and the centre of Forest Row is just a one mile (or a gentle 15 minute stroll) from the property.
Lots of fabulous restaurants, independent coffee shops, a fishmonger, delicatessen, organic farm shop (Tablehurst Farm) artisan bakery (Cyrnel Bakery) , Thai (Thai Time), Chinese (Prosperity), 2x Indian (Roochi and Khans), 2x pizza (Hopyard and Java and Jazz) 3 pubs and a lively independent brewery/ venue/ bar with live music (The Hopyard) gives the visitor to Forest Row plenty to do.
Yard Yoga
Lewes RoadAs seen on ITV’sThis Morning! What could be more novel or relaxing than walking an Alpaca??
Spring Farm Alpacas
North Hall LaneAs seen on ITV’sThis Morning! What could be more novel or relaxing than walking an Alpaca??
Food scene
Lovely centrally located pub with a delicious menu and owned by a local vineyard serving their award winning wines.
113 locals recommend
The Swan
119 Acton LaneLovely centrally located pub with a delicious menu and owned by a local vineyard serving their award winning wines.
Fantastic Indian restaurant with a cosmopolitan feel. Extremely good value and delicious food!
8 locals recommend
Roochi Indian Restaurant
9 Hartfield RdFantastic Indian restaurant with a cosmopolitan feel. Extremely good value and delicious food!
Excellent pizza pasta restaurant- very popular with locals and visitors alike
20 locals recommend
Java & Jazz
Lewes RoadExcellent pizza pasta restaurant- very popular with locals and visitors alike
The best Thai restaurant outside Thailand!!
Don’t leave without trying this amazing restaurant- also does takeaways.
Thai Time @ Forest Row
4 Lewes RoadThe best Thai restaurant outside Thailand!!
Don’t leave without trying this amazing restaurant- also does takeaways.
A quirky bar with own brewed beers and pizza oven in the back yard. Regular music, dancing, bands and occasional ‘Pop up’ food
14 locals recommend
Hop Yard Brewing Co
A quirky bar with own brewed beers and pizza oven in the back yard. Regular music, dancing, bands and occasional ‘Pop up’ food
15th century pub serving local beers, wonderful food , with a large beer garden, walk from here across the Ashdown Forest.
Hatch Inn
Kidd's Hill15th century pub serving local beers, wonderful food , with a large beer garden, walk from here across the Ashdown Forest.
A little gem of a pub, great food with a terraced beer garden - try their famous Sussex Smokey !
7 locals recommend
The Gallipot Inn
Gallipot HillA little gem of a pub, great food with a terraced beer garden - try their famous Sussex Smokey !
Khans Balti
6 Lewes RoadGreat little curry house
The Cat Inn
North LaneThe Coach and Horses
School LaneThe Anchor Inn
13 George StOrganic, biodynamic farm selling local and own produced meat, veg and artisan products. Barbecue every Saturday and occasional barn dances through the summer.
Children’s play area and outdoor food bar serving food daily.
You can also hire a bike from here- see www.countrybike.co.uk
18 locals recommend
Tablehurst Farm Shop and Cafe
London RoadOrganic, biodynamic farm selling local and own produced meat, veg and artisan products. Barbecue every Saturday and occasional barn dances through the summer.
Children’s play area and outdoor food bar serving food daily.
You can also hire a bike from here- see www.countrybike.co.uk
Cyrnel Bakery
Lower RoadScrumptious artisan bakery
Organic grocery store selling a range of delicious food and local produce.
11 locals recommend
the seasons
Lower RoadOrganic grocery store selling a range of delicious food and local produce.
Perryhill Farmshop And Tea Room
Edenbridge RoadFarm shop, butchers and tea room.
The Flint Barns - Rathfinny Wine Estate
Local vineyard with tours and tasting.
Lovely deli selling all sorts of delicious delicacy’s with a magnificent cheese counter
Shearer's Fine Foods
Lewes RoadLovely deli selling all sorts of delicious delicacy’s with a magnificent cheese counter
Cafe Coco
3 HillsideDelightful little coffee shop in the centre of the village.
Forest Roe Fish and Chips
23 Hartfield RoadFish and chop shop opposite the community centre
Pooh Corner
High StreetTea room and souvenir shop in homage to all things Winnie the Pooh!
City advice
Getting around
www.countrybike.co.uk
You can pick up and hire a bike from Tablehurst Farm to explore the area. Try a cycle ride along the ( traffic free) Forest Way from Forest Row to Groombridge (east ) or East Grinstead (north)