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example of an Arts and Crafts East Grinstead Tourist house retaining William Morris wallpapers and textiles. This Information Library area is rich in history and offers Buildings, West Street, the visitor a wealth of activities RH19 4SR 01342 410121 with leisure and cultural appeal. [email protected] East Grinstead has so much www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk to offer with a host of annual www.visiteastgrinstead.com events; a Vintage Bus day, a May Fair, a Donkey Derby, a series of one day music, picnic concerts: East Court Live and our Christmas weeks are amazing. You don’t want to miss ‘The Big Reveal’, our festive window display and lights switch on in November. Visit East Grinstead; we’re hoping to share all this and more with you. Town Centre Christmas ‘Big Reveal’ 01342 312570 Tel: 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 [email protected] www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk Frontline are proud to be working in partnership with East Grinstead Town Council 5 Godstone Farm Discover Explore Play
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British Wildlife Centre Discover over 40 different British wild species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer l badgers l foxes l wildcats l owl displays l walk among red squirrels l otters & more It’s a REAL natural history experience! OPEN EVERY WEEKEND & DAILY DURING STATE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (excl 24/25/26 Dec)
Eastbourne Rd (A22), Newchapel, Lingfield RH7 6LF 01342 834658 Otter cub www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk Discover the High Street SOMETHING ELSE Fashion Jewellery, Traditional values, Italian Clothes modern approach. & Accessories. 01342 324616 Suzi 07913 911030 www.colesestateagents.com [email protected] [email protected] F.A. ANDERSON Gun Shop and The Bookshop Country Clothing Books, cards & tearooms. 01342 325604 01342 322669 [email protected] www.eastgrinsteadbookshop.co.uk [email protected] www.faanderson.co.uk THE MARKET Independent TV & Hi-Fi Specialist SQUARE 01342 328065 Food & Wine www.futureaudio.co.uk Company [email protected] 01342 300355 [email protected]
An independent, family run coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee and fresh local produce. Independent 01342 457157 Hair Salon. [email protected] 01342 328694 www.facebook.com/nestsussex www.thewrighthairstudio.co.uk
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Borde Hill Garden Botanical heritage and stunning landscapes make Borde Hill the perfect place for horticultural enthusiasts, country lovers and families. Rare shrubs, champion trees and outdoor ‘rooms’. Events, shop, plant sales, cafe. Dogs welcome. 01444 450326 www.bordehill.co.uk ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ Q P ≤ ª H
British Wildlife Centre See the finest collection of native wildlife in Britain with over 40 species on display from tiny mice to magnificent red deer… and everything in between! Open weekends and during state school holidays (excl. 24/25/26 Dec). On the A22 near Lingfield. 01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk ¢ ~ ∏ Q g P ≤ H
Drusillas Park Award winning Drusillas Park offers a fun-tastic day out that includes the best small Zoo in Europe, brilliant play areas, awesome kids rides, Hello Kitty Secret Garden and new for 2019 The Rainforest Carousel (due to open Spring 2019)! It certainly is ‘No Ordinary Zoo’. 01323 874100 www.drusillas.co.uk ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ Q g P ≤ Â H
East Grinstead Library & Tourist Information Office Follow the signs to the Library Building in West Street. Offering an information hub for the town. Internet access and WiFi available. Closed Sundays. 01342 410121 (Tourism Office) 01342 332900 (Library) www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk/tourism Q
¢ Picnic area ⁄ Tea rooms 5 Canoeing 0 Sailing ≠ Licensed Q Wheelchair access ~ Views ∏ Bird watching/sanctuary g Wild animals 8 Gravetye Manor
Gravetye Manor is a Michelin starred restaurant and luxury Elizabethan manor house hotel set in 1000 acres of rolling Sussex countryside and surrounded by world renowned gardens.
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Heaven Farm Bluebell nature trail, woodland, ponds, wallabies and deer. Tea rooms serving coffee, lunches and cream teas, Grannys Ice Cream Parlour and gift shop, farm shop. Caravans and camping. Weddings or special ceremonies in beautiful woodland setting. Open daily 10am-5pm. Free entry into farm. Dogs on leads. 01825 790226 www.heavenfarm.co.uk ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ ∏ Q g P ≤ È ª H 7 H
High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden A beautiful woodland garden sensitively planted with many rare trees and shrubs, a glorious wildflower meadow and spectacular autumn colour. A garden to enjoy throughout the seasons. 01444 400589 www.highbeeches.com ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ ª H
Kingscote Vineyards Take a tour of our vines and taste our wines. Enjoy fishing in our lake or lunch and afternoon tea. Even hold your wedding in our 15th century tithe barn. Walk the bridleways from Vowels Lane to West Hoathley. 01342 327535 www.kingscoteestate.com ¢ ~ ≠ Q P È ª ı +
Sackville College Built in 1609 as an almshouse and accommodation for the Sackville family. Enchanting quadrangle, banqueting hall, common room, study and beautiful Chapel. Open 13 June – 15 Sept. Adults £5, children £2 under 5 free. See website for further details. 01342 323414 www.sackvillecollege.org.uk Q P
P Shop È Fishing ı Cycling H Museum ≤ Play area ª Walks 7 Caravan + Accommodation  Swimming H Restaurant and Campsite Farm animals 9 Sheffield Park and Garden Spend time in the garden enjoying the views across the lake. Explore Walk Wood and the parkland before visiting the tea room, shop and plant centre. For opening hours and event listings, contact: 01825 790231 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sheffield-park-and-garden ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ Q P ≤ ª
Standen House and 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 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen ¢ ~ ⁄ ≠ Q P ª H
The National Cat Adoption Centre All our cats have been regularly checked by a vet, are vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, flead, wormed and come with 4 weeks free pet insurance, so you can adopt with confidence. We have a wonderful café and shop, resident donkeys and sheep, so well worth a visit. Open 10am – 4pm 01825 741331 www.ncac.cats.org.uk ¢ ~ ⁄ Q g P ª
Pooh Corner
The sweet shop frequented by Christopher Robin and his father is now the world famous Pooh Corner tearoom, shop and museum! Perfect for a little time out with friends and family.
01892 771155 www.poohcorner.co.uk ⁄ P ª H ı
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.
01444 894067 www.kew.org/wakehurst ¢ ~ ⁄ Q P ≤ ª H 10 Home to ‘Rebuilding Bodies & Souls’, the story of Sir Archibald McIndoe and the famous WW2 Guinea Pig Club, the museum tells the history of East Grinstead and its surrounding areas stretching back nearly a thousand years.
Children’s activities and temporary exhibitions take place through the year.
East Grinstead Museum, Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3BJ www.eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk [email protected] Tel. 01342 302233
Built in 1792 as a Temple to Apollo and Bacchus in romantic parkland by Benjamin Latrobe, architect of the White House in Washington D.C. Teas served in the Elgin room. Historic musical instrument collection. Monthly concerts. Students welcome. Open; June - September Wednesdays & Saturdays. Guided tours 2pm Tour price £9. 01342 850594 [email protected] www.hammerwoodpark.co.uk
Standen House & Garden Arts and Crafts family home with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden just outside East Grinstead. Dogs welcome in garden & estate. nationaltrust.org.uk/standen When you visit, donate, volunteer or join the National Trust, your
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Scott Cinemas Showing all the latest blockbusters, Event cinema, Saturday morning Kids Club & Wednesday morning Silver Screen. Licensed bar & screens. Dolby 3D & 6-channel sound. www.scottcinemas.co.uk
The Ounce & Ivy Bush A JD Wetherspoon establishment offering Breakfast, Steak, Chicken & Curry Clubs, Fish Friday, Sunday Brunch & BURGERS. New Pizza menu coming March 2019. www.jdwetherspoon.com
The Crow’s Nest Offers a range of music channels, darts, pool tables plus a private function room for hire at reasonable rates. A superb carvery is also available on a Sunday. The Crow’s Nest Pub
Domino’s As well as freshly made pizzas, tasty sides including chicken strippers & garlic pizza bread are available. Delivery or carry out service. www.dominos.co.uk
Solan Fitness A state of the art fi tness facility. National Fitness Award winning gym for 2017. www.solanfi tness.com
Wonderland Softplay Opening Spring 2019 for families & children to enjoy a fun environment for play & learning
All your entertainment needs under one roof right in the centre of East Grinstead It’s a LLL IIAANNNTTT BBBRRRIIIL day out!
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At Alfriston just off the A27 near Eastbourne Call 01323 874100 www.drusillas.co.uk
Kingscote Vineyards
The 150 acre Kingscote Estate is an English wine producer and a venue for weddings and corporate events. With vineyards, apple orchards and a winery, it produces Kingscote wines and Cyder. Vineyard tours with lunch or afternoon tea are bookable in advance and run from April to September. Fishing is also an activity on offer. The vineyard shop is open everyday from 10am – 5pm. The Stunning 15th century Tithe Barn is available to hire all year round. Set in quintessential Sussex countryside, Kingscote Estate is located in the Kingscote Valley, near East Grinstead. 01342 327535 www.kingscoteestate.com [email protected] Plan a visit Sheffield Park and Garden
A visit at any time of the year offers seasonal highlights, wonderful views and a calendar of events. With two gift shops, catering in the garden plus a tearoom offering light meals, freshly baked cakes and scones, it's a great day out for everyone.
Call 01825 790231 for details #nationaltrust nationaltrust.org.uk/Sheffieldpark © National Trust 2018. The National Trust is an independent registered charity, number 205846. Photography © National Trust Images\Nina Elliot-Newman.
FARMING HISTORY IN THE HEART OF SUSSEX Heaven BLUEBELL nature trail, wallabies, rural life museum. The Stable Tea Farm Rooms provide light lunches and cream teas. Grannys Ice Cream Parlour and gift shop, farm shop. Camping and caravanning. Weddings or special ceremonies in beautiful woodland setting. Free 01825 790226 farm entry, open daily from 10am. Dogs on a lead please. www.heavenfarm.co.uk Rural life museum by appointment.
Birthday Adventure at parties Day Blackland Farm trips Enjoy the full-on excitement of outdoor activities in 120 acres of Sussex countryside Family Activities for all including canoeing, events archery, high ropes, zip wire…
and many more! Blackland Farm girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/blackland 01342 810493 | [email protected] Registered charity No. 306016 Registered charity number 306016.
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