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www.sussexcrp.org Uckfield & East Grinstead Line lines railway beautiful these along attractions and Travelling on the East Grinstead and Uckfield lines with Southern makes a wonderful way to see the local countryside and get to some fantastic attractions and destinations. These lines offer some of the best views of the South East, so come and visit - we are sure you will love it! countryside villages, towns, the to guide free Your Uckfield Buxted Eridge Ashurst Hever Edenbridge On the southern boundary of the The place to visit is glorious Buxted Park, 312 acres of East Sussex Set on the High Weald a fantastic location for On the border of Kent and Sussex - The King of the Castles, family home The town is served by two railway lines, Edenbridge Town High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty parkland which dates back to the 12th century. The house itself is a day out in the country for all the family. peace, quiet, just miles of uninterrupted countryside. of Anne Boleyn - so much to see and do! Station on the Uckfield Line and Edenbridge Station 300 years old and is now a fine country hotel, but you are welcome Eridge is a mecca for rock climbing The Sussex Border Path is a footpath route nearly 150 miles long on the the Tonbridge to Redhill Line. to walk in the grounds. enthusiasts, the sandstone crags around the inland boundary of the county of Sussex. feature throughout the surrounding The Church is all that remains of the original village as the owner of countryside, the most well known The county owes its origins to the kingdom of the South Saxons the great house decided he didn't like the view so had the village of these being Harrisons Rocks at and can claim to have one of the longest inland county knocked down and moved. nearby Groombridge. There are boundaries from Emsworth to Rye. many organisations locally who WALK: Buxted Park offer tuition - Bowles Outdoor WALK: The Sussex Border Path and follow the river Medway Centre, an educational charity, see www.sussexborderpath.co.uk CYCLE: The Buxted Loop see cycle-route.com provides a unique and inspirational learning environment set alongside CYCLE: Along A264 to Villa Golf, site of a Roman Villa via Teasley a spectacular natural sandstone Mead to Top Hill for fantastic views of the High Weald. Crowborough crag see www.bowles.ac. The A great place to get out and explore all that the countryside has rocks at Eridge Green, set amongst to offer. A busy little town with many shops, restaurants, its own A rural market town situated woodland managed by the Sussex Cowden vintage cinema and a monthly farmers’ market held on the first in the High Weald Area of Wildlife Trust, is another location Saturday of the month at Civic Centre car park. Uckfield also has Outstanding Natural Beauty to seek out. Eridge also hosts a famous bonfire and carnival society. bordering Ashdown Forest. reputedly Britain's best camp site At 787ft above sea level, it is at Forgewood site www.campingunplugged.com with direct access The castle itself hosts a display of Tudor artefacts including “the A historic market town, near the border with Surrey, close to the Uckfield's Leisure Centre houses a 25m pool with a sloping the highest inland town in to the Eridge Park Estate, once owned by William the Conqueror’s best display of Tudor portraits after the National Portrait Gallery”. bridging point of where the River Eden meets the River Medway - beach and a flume, perfect for family fun. Visit Hempstead Meadow, East Sussex. brother Odo, www.eridgepark.co.uk For information and a calendar See Anne Boleyn's famous letter to Henry VIII. Wander around thus Edenbridge. an important wetland habitat, which can been seen as the train of events including the famous Eridge Horse Trials. the ornate, award winning gardens, hire a boat and set sail on approaches the Station, the site supports all number of birds, Once the home to Sir Arthur the lake, picnic in the grounds or eat in either of the restaurants. The historic High Street houses its own museum dedicated to the snakes, flora and fauna. Conan Doyle creator of The Spa Valley Railway operates from Eridge as well as Tunbridge There are two mazes to choose from, but beware, one is area's rich history. Every Thursday there is a street market held in the Sherlock Holmes, the town Wells West station, near the historic Pantiles. You can use these trains a water maze! Market Yard, permission for this was granted by Royal Charter in 1279. Why not catch a bus and visit the Ashdown Forest Llama Park boasts a statue tribute to him as a through service to Tunbridge Wells. Spa Valley Railway host at Wych Cross, home to Llamas, Alpacas, a herd of Reindeer, cast in bronze by renowned a number of themed events throughout the year: historic rallys, The castle hosts a variety of events throughout the season - Pick up or download a leaflet from the town hall for information knitwear shop and a dedicated museum? artist David Cornell. children's events, restaurant trains, even Santa specials. step in Henry's footsteps and watch one of the jousting on one of the many circular walks in the surrounding countryside day wonderful a for behind car the Leave See www.llamapark.co.uk for details. See www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk for full details. Further along this tournaments. The Open Air theatre is another great attraction www.edenvalleykent.org. For two weeks in the summer the town There is a farmers’ market on line lies the historic, romantic Groombridge Place set in acres of Take your bike and visit the famous Penshurst Off Road Cycling Track see events such as Shakespeare, films and music concerts. hosts a fabulous festival of music, art, entertainment, food and Line Reigate & Redhill Explore East Sussex County Council's programme of guided the 4th Saturday of every month beautiful gardens. Combined tickets are available. (PORC). Miles of off-road tracks with plenty of jumps, downhill slopes, family fun www.edenbridgetown.com for details. walks and environmental projects at www.eastsussex.gov.uk at Pine Grove car park. If all this activity is making you hungry Eridge boasts a number of pubs. steep trails and race-circuits, created to delight off-road bikers and Why not stay the night in one of their Bed & Breakfast rooms There are many walking/cycling opportunities around the Station. BMXers. See www.kent.gov.uk/leisure for details. featuring four poster beds and roll top baths? www.hevercastle.co.uk Edenbridge even boasts its very own bonfire society – - Tonbridge Uckfield is an Ashdown Forest Access Station. For Bus Links The town has a leisure centre the 5th of November is certainly a night to remember. to the Forest see www. wealdenbus.org.uk/forestexplorer.html with a swimming pool. Eridge is an Ashdown Forest Access Station. For Bus Links to Visit the Rock Inn at Hoath Corner after your walk and enjoy the The Castle also hosts triathlon events. See www.edenbridgebonfire.co.uk for details. the Forest see www. wealdenbus.org.uk/forestexplorer.html beautiful views. See www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk for details. WALK: On Ashdown Forest bus routes 261, 29, 54. WALK: See mapmywalk.com for over 200 local walking routes or WALK: Choose one of many short or long distance from See www.wealdenbus.org.uk/forestexplorer.html for details. www.eastsussex.gov.uk WALK: To Harrisons Rocks. See www.eastsussex.co.uk for details. WALK: Cowden Station to Truggers Gill. WALK: Follow the footpaths to Hever Castle. www.ednvalleykent.org or www.kent.gov.uk/leisure or Broadwater Warren www.walkingclub.org.uk See www.kentramblers.org.uk/walk70 for details. See www.kent.gov.uk search Eden Valley walk. CYCLE: To the county Town of Lewes. CYCLE: Circular route to Forest Row www.cycle-route.com CYCLE: The Edenbridge Circular through Hever and Tonbridge See www.cycle-route.com for details. Please note cycling is not permitted off road on Ashdown Forest. CYCLE: Sustrans Route 21 from Greenwich, through Eridge to Paris! CYCLE: To PORC, see www.kent.gov.uk/leisure for details. CYCLE: The Tunbridge Wells Loop via Hever www.cycle-route.co.uk www.cyclerouteuk.com for details. Heritage Railways East Grinstead Dormans Hurst Green Ashdown Forest Sussex Community The historic market town of East Grinstead, Visit Dry Hill Fort, an Iron Age The origins of the village of Hurst Green can be seen in the historic 6,500 acres of common land to explore. sometimes known as the capital of the High Weald, fortification, also known as buildings around the vast village green. Visit one of the many churches, Rail Partnership is renowned for its architectural heritage. Lingfield Mark on The Vanguard see the beautiful, modern stained glass windows at St John's Church Way. Wander the pre-historic which were installed after a major fire. track ways and enjoy the magnificent views. WALK: Hurst Green to Chiddingstone Causeway via Chartwell. Uckfield & See www.walkingclub.co.uk walk 16. The Meridian Line passes through the village of CYCLE: Yew Tree Way. See www.surreycc.gov.uk for details. East Grinstead Line Dormansland. Leave the car behind for a wonderful day WALK: The Vanguard Way. Oxted 'The place where oaks grow' The broad High Street with its wealth of Medieval and Tudor CYCLE: The Sussex Border Path towards historic Hammerwood Park. wooden framed buildings is well worth exploring, and there’s plenty See www.sussexborderpath.co.uk for details.
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