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Recommended Towns & Villages near East Grinstead

Oast House at Chiddingstone

Chiddingstone (46 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)

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...

Groombridge Station

Groombridge (9 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (8.7 miles, 14.1 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 gardens at Titsey Place

Oxted (14 Pictures)

in the county of Surrey (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N)

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...

St Andrew and Mary The Virgin

Fletching (11 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction S)

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...

Green and pleasant land

Reigate (19 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (11.2 miles, 18.0 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...

Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells (67 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (11.8 miles, 19.0 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. ..

view of Tonbridge from Tonbridge Castle, Kent

Tonbridge (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (13.4 miles, 21.6 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...

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

Mayfield (6 Pictures)

in the county of East Sussex (14.1 miles, 22.7 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...

A picture of Horsham

Horsham (54 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)

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...

Shipbourne Church and lychgate

Shipbourne (15 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NE)

Shipbourne is a picturesque village situated between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge...

Wings Place

Ditchling (14 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction S)

A pretty village situated in the South Downs..

Leith Hill Tower, Surrey

Dorking (68 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (15.5 miles, 25.0 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...

A picture of Plaxtol

Plaxtol (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction NE)

This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages...

Face in the stone

Shoreham (27 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction NE)

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A picture of Newtimber

Newtimber (5 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction SW)

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

Leatherhead Church

Leatherhead (108 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NW)

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

Anne of Cleves House, Lewes

Lewes (112 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of East Sussex (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction S)

Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle...

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.9 miles, 28.9 km, direction E)

Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods...

Epsom race course, Epsom

Epsom (32 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (18.1 miles, 29.0 km, direction NW)

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

Sunset over Fulking, West Sussex

Fulking (6 Pictures)

in the county of West Sussex (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction SW)

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

Recommended attractions near East Grinstead

Wakehurst Place 24 June 2011

Wakehurst Place (159 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)

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

Bunkers Hill

Ashdown Forest (35 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.1 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)

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE)

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

Tilgate Forest, Crawley

Tilgate Forest Country Park (14 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W)

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Chiddingstone Castle in Kent. taken in 1987

Chiddingstone Castle (28 Pictures)

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)

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Borde Hill Garden, West Sussex

Borde Hill Garden (60 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW)

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

Sheffield Park, National Trust

Sheffield Park & Garden (202 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S)

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

Penshurst Place, Kent

Penshurst Place and Gardens (93 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.7 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.....

Chartwell- The home of Sir Winston Churchill. Kent

Chartwell (53 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE)

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

Nymans Garden

Nymans Garden (169 Pictures)

(9.6 miles, 15.5 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.....

Blue bell bank, Emmetts Garden, Kent

Emmetts Garden (86 Pictures)

(10.6 miles, 17.1 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.....

Colley Hill, Reigate, Surrey.

Reigate & Colley Hill (8 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.5 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)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SW)

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Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle (16 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)

A fire in 1088 destroyed the first castle at Tonbridge, and the evocative remains we see today are of a later castle which was.....

Knole House

Knole House & Deer Park (64 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NE)

This is one of England's most glorious houses. Set as it is in the midst of a magnificent park studded with ancient trees, the.....

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

Down House (36 Pictures)

(14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction N)

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Exhibits on show in the Bentley Motor Museum, near Lewes, East Sussex

Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum (8 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction SE)

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Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction NE)

This 14th century moated manor house, set in a hollow and partly surrounded by woods, serves as a powerful reminder of the past. .....

It's a 'Topsy Turvey' world

Box Hill Country Park (22 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NW)

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

Grape picking in Denbies Vineyard near Dorking in Surrey

Denbies Wine Estate (10 Pictures)

(16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NW)

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


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