Museums Β· South East England
Crowborough
In or near Groombridge.
Crowborough is a town and civil parish in East Sussex, England, in the Weald at the edge of Ashdown Forest and the highest town in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is located 7 mi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Crowborough Β· 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Crowborough Museum, the nearest railway station is Crowborough, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for the museum is TN6 1AH, and it is wheelchair accessible. Entry details are not specified.
About
Crowborough is a town and civil parish in East Sussex, England, in the Weald at the edge of Ashdown Forest and the highest town in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is located 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 33 miles (53 km) south of London. It had a population of 21,688 at the 2021 Census, making it the second largest town in inland East Sussex after Hailsham. The highest point in the town is 242 m (794 ft) above sea level, making it the second highest point in East Sussex after Ditchling Beacon.
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Summary from the official site
Crowborough is a town in East Sussex known for its community activities and events. Visitors can explore local events and engage with the community through various activities.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Crowborough is a town and civil parish in East Sussex, England, in the Weald at the edge of Ashdown Forest and the highest town in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is located 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 33 miles (53 km) south of London. It had a population of 21,688 at the 2021 Census, making it the second largest town in inland East Sussex after Hailsham. The highest point in the town is 242 m (794 ft) above sea level, making it the second highest point in East Sussex after Ditchling Beacon.
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Background
History
The town's name means "hill or mound frequented by crows", from the Old English crΔwe + beorg. The name Crowborough is first seen 1346 as a clearance near the village of Rotherfield. In 1734, Sir Henry Fermor, a local benefactor, bequeathed money for a church and charity school for the benefit of the "very ignorant and heathenish people" that lived in the part of Rotherfield "in or near a place called Crowborough and Ashdown Forest". The church, dedicated to All Saints, and primary school still survive today. The railway arrived in 1868, leading to significant growth of the town. By 1880, the town had grown so much that the ecclesiastical parish of All Saints was separated from that of Stβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 51.0600, 0.1600
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Crowborough
- Postcode
- TN6 1AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sussex Weald
- Nearest railway station
- Crowborough β 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Crowborough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Crowborough Cross
Historic pubs Β· 0.1 km
Crowborough Minature Railway
Miniature railways Β· 0.7 km
Crowborough War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.7 km
Crowborough
Mountains & hills Β· 0.7 km
Crowborough Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 0.7 km
Rock Snake
Public art & sculpture Β· 0.7 km
Crowborough Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Caravan parks Β· 0.8 km
Winscombe House And Winscombe Tower
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.4 km
Windlesham Manor
Manor houses Β· 1.7 km
Crowborough Country Park
Wildlife reserves Β· 1.9 km
Luxford House
Historic houses Β· 2.0 km
The Boars Head Inn
Historic pubs Β· 2.4 km
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The Crowborough Cross
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Crowborough Minature Railway
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Crowborough War Memorial
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Crowborough
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Crowborough Hill
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Rock Snake
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Where to eat & stay near Crowborough
Places to stay
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Crowborough Camping And Caravanning Club Site
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Manor Court Farm
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The Crowborough Cross
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The Boars Head Inn
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Nevill Crest and Gun
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The Five Ashes Inn
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The Rose And Crown Inn
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The George
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crowborough?
- Crowborough is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN6 1AH), in the parish of Crowborough.
- What is Crowborough?
- Crowborough is a town and civil parish in East Sussex, England, in the Weald at the edge of Ashdown Forest and the highest town in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is located 7 mi
- How do I get to Crowborough?
- The nearest railway station is Crowborough, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN6 1AH.
- Is Crowborough a protected site?
- Yes β Crowborough is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Crowborough?
- The nearest railway station is Crowborough, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN6 1AH.