2018 Welcome to East Grinstead Welcome to East Grinstead

within the grounds of St Swithun’s Church along with memorial stones to three Protestant Martyrs, burnt at the stake in 1556. A memorial plaque to Pte Sidney Godley the first non-commissioned recipient of the Victoria Cross 1914 lies at the base of the War Memorial. Flower beds here are re planted Historic High Street shops annually to commemorate Welcome to the beautiful important events connected medieval market town of with the town and these East Grinstead. Situated have become a much 20 minutes from Gatwick anticipated attraction. Airport and an hour from 2018 will have particularly both London and the South poignant displays as part of Coast, it is an ideal base the town’s WWI centenary from which to explore the commemorations. counties of Kent, Surrey Fabulous floral displays all and Sussex. With Ashdown year with themed planting Forest, home to Winnie- from mid- summer. the- Pooh and a wealth of East Grinstead Museum famous houses, gardens, houses important collections sporting activities, vineyards, from the Queen Victoria fine dining and country Hospital museum including hotels nearby, there is truly work by plastic surgeon something for everyone. Sir Archibald McIndoe. His Our magnificentHistoric pioneering procedures at the High Street, a conservation QVH during WW2, treating area, is full of timber badly burned airman, who framed Tudor and Medieval buildings with an interesting mix of independent shops, bars and cafes. The golden sandstone building of Sackville College, founded as alms-houses in 1609, is open to the public through the summer. Lyrics to the carol ‘Good King Wenceslas’ were written here by John Mason Neale. His tomb can be seen Inside Chequer Mead Theatre 3 called themselves the Guinea Just a short walk away is countryside. It takes about Pigs, afforded him world Chequer Mead Theatre and 15 minutes to walk into the East Grinstead Tourist renown. Memorial Statue Arts Centre with a dynamic town centre from the Bluebell Information Library to Sir Archibald, by Martin program of performances and mainline stations. Buildings, West Street, RH19 4SR 01342 410121 Jennings, can be seen in the and the parkland grounds of On the outskirts of the town High Street. East Court Mansion where [email protected] within the Kingscote Valley www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk the Greenwich Meridian is the National Trust property www.visiteastgrinstead.com passes through and is of Standen; an outstanding celebrated. You can even example of an Arts and Crafts receive a certificate to prove house retaining William your visit to both the Eastern Morris wallpapers and and Western Hemispheres textiles. This area is rich in from the Town Council. history and offers the visitor The Bluebell Railway runs a wealth of activities with a preserved steam trains from leisure and cultural appeal. East Grinstead to Sheffield East Grinstead has so much Park Station, a return to offer and we’re hoping to journey covering 20 miles share it with you this year. East Court Mansion through the beautiful Sussex Standen House 01342 312570 Tel: © Arka Cartographics 01342 823423 Designed, produced and printed by: EAST GRINSTEAD TOURIST INFORMATION Library Buildings, West Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4SR United Kingdom A service of East Grinstead Town Council Tel 01342 410121 [email protected] www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk Frontline are proud to be working in partnership with East Grinstead Town Council 4 5 Discover the High Street EMMA LOUISE COLES ESTATE Unique gifts, AGENTS jewellery, cosmetics & furniture. Traditional values, 01342 312200 modern approach. www.facebook.com/emmalouiseretail 01342 324616 [email protected] www.colesestateagents.com [email protected] CLAIRE-A-BO Quality pre-loved clothes & gifts, plus HAMILTON new jewellery, bags & scarves. STUDIOS 01342 321459 PHOTOGRAPHY www.claire-a-bo.co.uk Specialist portrait studio. 01342 323066 www.hamiltonstudios.co.uk HERBERT [email protected] SPORTS Sports clothing, footwear & equipment. Something Else 01342 322011 Fashion Jewellery, Italian Clothes www.herbertsports.co.uk & Accessories. [email protected] Suzi 07913 911030 [email protected] EAST GRINSTEAD BOOKSHOP THE WRIGHT Books, cards & tearooms. HAIR STUDIO 01342 322669 Independent www.eastgrinsteadbookshop.co.uk Hair Salon. [email protected] 01342 328694 www.thewrighthairstudio.co.uk East Grinstead Library & Drusillas Park Tourist Information Office Award winning Drusillas Park offers a Follow the signs to the Library Building in fun-tastic day out that includes the best small West Street. Offering an information hub for Zoo in Europe, brilliant play areas, Get Wet the town. Internet access and WiFi available. splash pad, Hello Kitty Secret Garden and Closed Sundays. the awesome Go Safari! rides! It certainly is 01342 410121 (Tourism Office) ‘No Ordinary Zoo’. 01342 332900 (Library) www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk/tourism 01323 874100 www.drusillas.co.uk Q ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ Q g P ≤ Â H

Borde Hill Garden Heaven Farm Botanical heritage and stunning landscapes Bluebell nature trail, woodland, ponds, make Borde Hill the perfect place for wallabies and deer. Tea rooms serving coffee, horticultural enthusiasts, country lovers and lunches and cream teas, gift shop & ice cream families. Rare shrubs, champion trees and parlour. Farm shop and collectables. Caravans outdoor ‘rooms’. Events, shop, plant sales, cafe. and camping. Weddings or special ceremonies Dogs welcome. in beautiful setting. Open daily 10am-5pm. Free entry into farm. Dogs on leads. 01444 450326 www.bordehill.co.uk 01825 790226 www.heavenfarm.co.uk ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ Q P ≤ ª H ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ ∏ Q g P ≤ È ª H 7 H

British Wildlife Centre Blackland Farm See the finest collection of native wildlife Come and join us for fun-filled activity days. in Britain with over 40 species on display Also birthday parties for activities such as from tiny mice to magnificent red deer… and canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, archery, zip everything in between! Open weekends and wire, aeroball, bungee trampolining, abseiling during state school holidays (excl. 24/25/26 and crate challenge. Dec). On the A22 near Lingfield. 01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk 01342 810493 www.blacklandfarm.org.uk ¢ ⁄ ∏ Q g P ≤ H ¢ ~ Q 5 P

The National Cat Adoption Centre High Beeches Woodland All our cats have been regularly checked by a and Water Garden vet, are vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, A beautiful woodland garden sensitively flead, wormed and come with 4 weeks free pet planted with many rare trees and shrubs, a insurance, so you can adopt with confidence. glorious wildflower meadow and spectacular We have a wonderful café and shop, resident autumn colour. A garden to enjoy throughout donkeys and sheep, so well worth a visit. the seasons. Open 10am – 4pm 01825 741331 www.ncac.cats.org.uk 01444 400589 www.highbeeches.com ¢ ~ ⁄ Q g P ª ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ ª H

Deers Leap Park Kingscote Vineyards Saint Hill Green, East Grinstead, RH19 4NG. 230 Take a tour of our vines and taste our wines. acre mountain bike park with loads of outdoor Enjoy fishing in our lake or lunch and afternoon activities for kids, café, wifi, bike shop – kids tea. Even hold your wedding in our 15th parties a speciality! century tithe barn. Walk the bridleways from Vowels Lane to West Hoathley.

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¢ Picnic area ⁄ Tea rooms 5 Canoeing P Shop È Fishing ı Cycling H Museum 0 ≠ Q + Sailing Licensed Wheelchair access ≤ Play area ª Walks 7 Caravan Accommodation ~ ∏ g H 8 Views Bird watching/sanctuary Wild animals  Swimming Restaurant and Campsite Farm animals 9 Sackville College Built in 1609 as an almshouse and accommodation for the Sackville family. Enchanting quadrangle, banqueting hall, common room, study room where ‘Good King Wenceslas’ was composed, adjacent to the beautiful Chapel. Open Wed – Sun 2 – 4:30pm from 13 June – 16 Sept. Adults £5, children £1. 01342 323414 www.sackvillecollege.org.uk Q P

Sheffield Park and Garden There’s so much to discover and enjoy, from the formal garden to the ancient woods and the wild parkland. This year we explore the impact of WWII on the landscape and celebrate Nina Elliot-Newman.

© the magnificent waterlilies with a festival in June. Event details and opening hours can be found at:

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Standen House & Garden Arts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden just outside East Grinstead. Open 363 days a year (closed 24 & 25 Dec).

Call 01342 323029 for details and opening times or visit nationaltrust.org.uk/Standen ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ Q P ª H

The Priest House Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleaves, Mary and Elizabeth I all owned this 15th Century timber-framed farmhouse in picturesque West Hoathly. Contains varied collections of furniture, textiles and domestic bygones, with a colourful cottage garden.

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Wakehurst Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, is the perfect day out for all the family. Home to beautiful gardens, 500 acres of woodland, wildlife and the Millennium Seed Bank.

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10 Deers Leap Park Activity Centre East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4NG 01342 325858 240 acres of beautiful countryside, dedicated to many great outdoor activities: Mountain Biking, orienteering, pond-dipping, archery, bushcraft, falconry, tunnels, boot camp fitness.