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Recommended Towns & Villages near Copthorne

Standen estate, East Grinstead, West Sussex

East Grinstead (23 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction E)

East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations were performed on badly burned servicemen...

Green and pleasant land

Reigate (19 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)

This is a bustling part of the Surrey landscape, it is easily reached via the M25 from London and is right on the North Downs Way...

Titsey Place

Oxted (14 Pictures)

in the county of Surrey (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE)

A walk around the village reveals a riot of attractive 17th and 18th century cottages all standing on a rise surrounded by pretty flower-filled gardens...

Horsham, West Sussex - West Street

Horsham (54 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)

A feature of the town is St.Mark's Church in North Street, this was built in 1839 but was considerably altered during restoration work of around 1869...

Living on the edge

Dorking (68 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)

It is here that romantically Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton said their good byes before Nelson departed for the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805...

Chiddingstone

Chiddingstone (46 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)

Fascinating village, owned by the National Trust which is crammed with beautiful properties from the 16th and 17th-century probably built with iron-industry money...

Village sign

Fletching (11 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SE)

The village grew out of a Saxon settlement, near the spot of one of the entrances to Sheffield Park, now owned by the National Trust...

Groombridge Station

Groombridge (9 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E)

In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village...

The Shell Bridge

Leatherhead (108 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NW)

This is an ancient town, where the parish church of St.Mary and St.Nicholas has existed since Anglo-Saxon times...

Epsom race course, Epsom

Epsom (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NW)

Epsom, is known world-wide for what is perhaps the most famous horse race of all time - The Derby...

At The Beacon

Ditchling (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction S)

A pretty village situated in the South Downs..

A picture of Cranleigh in Surrey

Cranleigh (19 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction W)

The church is perhaps one of Cranleigh's most interesting features, in the south transept carved on an arch visitors can see the head of a grinning cat, this is believed to have been the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat...

St. James Church and War Memorial, Shere, Surrey

Shere (33 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction W)

This lovely tranquil village on the picturesque Tillingbourne, nestles beneath the rolling countryside of the North Downs...

A picture of Newtimber

Newtimber (5 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction S)

A small village in the South Downs area. It has church and a Manor House but no pub or shops..

The Pantiles at Royal Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells (67 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction E)

Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. ..

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction E)

Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene...

The Shepherd and Dog

Fulking (6 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction S)

Fulking is a small village flourishing amongst the northern slopes of the South Downs...

Cobham Mill, Surrey: A painting by Stanley Port

Cobham (40 Pictures)

in the county of Surrey (18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction NW)

Cobham Mill rests on a picturesque stretch of the river surrounded by dipping weeping willows and graceful swans...

April Garden Tea Room hearth, 16th century building, Mayfield, East Sussex.

Mayfield (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction SE)

This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley...

Shoreham village in Kent

Shoreham (27 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction NE)

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Recommended attractions near Copthorne

Tilgate Forest, Crawley

Tilgate Forest Country Park (14 Pictures)

(3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)

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Wakehurst Place 24 June 2011

Wakehurst Place (159 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)

The autumn colours in the gardens of Wakehurst Place make a dramatic impact seen against the backdrop of vast grey Sussex winter.....

Nymans Garden

Nymans Garden (169 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW)

Nyman's Gardens possesses a rich landscape of rare conifers, shrubs and plants all set around the romantic ruins of a beautiful.....

Borde Hill Garden, West Sussex

Borde Hill Garden (60 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S)

Borde Garden occupies a lovely landscape surrounding a splendid English mansion. It is an exceptionally beautiful garden,.....

Colley Hill, Reigate, Surrey.

Reigate & Colley Hill (8 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)

This area is one of Surrey's countryside gems. It mostly comprises of mature grassland and woodland where visitors may wander.....

Leonardslee Gardens

Leonardslee Gardens (122 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SW)

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Bunkers Hill

Ashdown Forest (35 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SE)

Ashdown Forest is a magnificent area of mixed woodland and heathland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It.....

Hever Castle - UK_flag

Hever Castle (317 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction E)

The very mention of Hever Castle conjures up memories of Anne Boleyn, the bewitching young girl for whom Henry VIII divorced.....

It's a 'Topsy Turvey' world

Box Hill Country Park (22 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW)

Box Hill lies in an area of exceptional beauty, it covers beautiful woodland and an outstanding area of chalk downland. It.....

THE TOWER

Leith Hill (23 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W)

Woodland, parkland, farmland and open heath with Leith Hill Tower commanding extensive views...

Sheffield Park, National Trust

Sheffield Park & Garden (202 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)

A large estate in East Sussex created by Lord Sheffield in 1769 who employed Capability Brown to design the estate gardens. In.....

Chartwell- The home of Sir Winston Churchill. Kent

Chartwell (53 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NE)

The home of Sir Winston Churchill, from 1924 until his death. Churchill purchased it for its magnificent views across the weald.....

Chiddingstone Castle in Kent. taken in 1987

Chiddingstone Castle (28 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction E)

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Grape picking in Denbies Vineyard near Dorking in Surrey

Denbies Wine Estate (10 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction NW)

England's largest vineyard. Enjoy a hearty lunch with excellent atmosphere and spectacular views. "Indoor Wine Experience" tours.....

Mickleham Priory, dates back to 10th century

Mickleham Priory (1 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NW)

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Blue bell bank, Emmetts Garden, Kent

Emmetts Garden (86 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)

This must be the most perfectly positioned of all the gardens in the care of the National Trust. It occupies a majestic hill-top.....

Penshurst Place, Kent

Penshurst Place and Gardens (93 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction E)

A beautiful Medieval Manor House set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which date back to 1346. The manor House has.....

Polesden Lacy June 2011

Polesden Lacey (127 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NW)

Regency country house with renowned Edwardian interiors and gardens, set in beautiful downland countryside...

Down House, home of Charles Darwin, Kent.  Now owned by English Heritage.

Down House (36 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NE)

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Display in Shere Museum

Shere Museum (1 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction W)

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