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Crowborough is a traditional market town nestled at the edge of the Ashdown Forest in the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty.
This historic and popular town is situated at the second highest point in East Sussex and grew from the merging of a number of villages and hamlets. It is the former home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and a statue within the town celebrates its most famous literary resident.
Nestled in the countryside, Crowborough has lots of choice when it comes to outdoor pursuits, with woodland, nature reserves and parks for walking, hiking, and cyclists, as well as rock climbing and horse riding. The nearby beautiful Ashdown Forest with its 6,500 acres of protected ancient heath and woodland is a distinct plus to settling in this area. The forest was of course A.A. Milnes inspiration for his universally loved Winnie the Pooh books. T
Crowborough offers ample opportunities for well-spent downtime with its comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, including a vibrant arts culture, community events and leisure centre with a swimming pool, gym, skate park, and bike park. If you need a little more, the eclectic Royal Tunbridge Wells, with its excellent shops, restaurants, theatre and railway station with fast services to the capital, is around seven miles to the north.
Crowborough's railway station offers services to London that take little over an hour, while Gatwick Airport is just a 40-minute drive away.
The main postal districts we cover in Crowborough are TN3, TN5, TN6. If you’re looking for some inspiration for where to move to in Crowborough and the surrounding areas, below are some of our favourite areas.
The Crowborough Warren is the north west area of the town. It’s a popular location, thanks to its abundance of amenities, including cosy pubs, quality restaurants, and leisure facilities, such as a leisure centre and golf club. The area has the added benefit of the Warren woodland area being right on the doorstep.
Here, you’ll find a variety of properties on offer, to suit all kinds of lifestyles. From large detached five and seven-bedroom family homes, to contemporary two-bedroom and one-bedroom apartments, there’s sure to be a home for everyone in the Warren.
Crowborough Common is located to the south west side of town and consists of acres of heathland and woodland. It’s the perfect location if you’re looking for a quiet, rural home. In the Common area of Crowborough, you’ll find spacious detached homes, with plenty of outside space. Although slightly more removed from the goings on of the town, this area more than makes up for it with the abundance of rural walks and beautiful countryside views.
The Nightingales is a new build development in the south of Crowborough, near to Walshes Country Park. It features spacious two-, three-, and four-bedroom family homes all within easy reach of the local amenities as well as providing gorgeous countryside views. The development has been thoughtfully designed to create a safe and friendly environment, with ample outside space for each home.
Stone Cross is an area just outside of Crowborough, to the south of the town. This location offers a variety of properties, from two-bed semis to five-bedroom detached homes. Stone Cross combines the beauty of countryside living while retaining it’s easy links to the goings on of the town itself.
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| Destination | How long | How often | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Victoria | about 1h15 | every 30-60 mins | 1 change at East Croydon |
| East Croydon | about 45-50 mins | every 30-60 mins | direct |
| Gatwick Airport | about 1h15 | every 30-60 mins | 1 change at East Croydon |
| London Bridge | about 1h15 | every 30-60 mins | direct |
| Brighton | about 1h54 | every 30-60 mins | 1 change at East Croydon |
This information is a guide only, and not intended to be a timetable! Times shown are at peak times. Please check for exact times. Source: www.thetrainline.com
Schools rated as 'good' or 'outstanding', within 3 miles of the centre of Crowborough include:
This schools information is intended as a guide only and is subject to change.
Please check www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk or http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/ for more detailed assessments.
We have some great clubs and societies here in Crowborough.
Here is a selection. If we have missed yours please email us