Phiz & Effie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wakehurst is a wonderful place to visit for it's botanic gardens which are managed by the Royal botanic gardens, Kew. It is free for National Trust members.
82 locals recommend
Wakehurst
Selsfield RoadWakehurst is a wonderful place to visit for it's botanic gardens which are managed by the Royal botanic gardens, Kew. It is free for National Trust members.
The Bluebell Railway is an 11 mi (17.7 km) heritage line almost entirely in West Sussex in England, except for Sheffield Park which is in East Sussex. It is managed by the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society. It uses steam trains which operate between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, with intermediate stations at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
85 locals recommend
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkThe Bluebell Railway is an 11 mi (17.7 km) heritage line almost entirely in West Sussex in England, except for Sheffield Park which is in East Sussex. It is managed by the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society. It uses steam trains which operate between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, with intermediate stations at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
Ardingly Reservoir
For walking, water sports and activities.
National trust Garden, park and woodlands. Famously stunning in the autumn.
74 locals recommend
Sheffield Park
Sheffield ParkNational trust Garden, park and woodlands. Famously stunning in the autumn.
National Trust Arts and Crafts home with Morris and Co interioirs.
10 locals recommend
Standen National Trust station
National Trust Arts and Crafts home with Morris and Co interioirs.
National Trust - Nymans
National Trust house and gardens
A structural marvel, the viaduct was originally built in 1838 to carry the London-Brighton line over the River Ouse.
13 locals recommend
Ouse Valley Viaduct
Borde Hill Lane A structural marvel, the viaduct was originally built in 1838 to carry the London-Brighton line over the River Ouse.
local entertainment
Tulleys is best known for its seasonal attractions, most notably the annual Halloween festival held each October, entitled Shocktober Fest which has become the largest scream park in Europe. It now has a drive in cinema and escape rooms.
14 locals recommend
Tulleys Escape Rooms & Games
Unit 4 Turners Hill RdTulleys is best known for its seasonal attractions, most notably the annual Halloween festival held each October, entitled Shocktober Fest which has become the largest scream park in Europe. It now has a drive in cinema and escape rooms.
Food scene
Gravetye Manor
Vowels LaneHigh end restaurant and tea rooms set in beautiful gardens.
High end restaurant, tea rooms and spa in a beautiful setting.
9 locals recommend
Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa
East StreetHigh end restaurant, tea rooms and spa in a beautiful setting.
Phiz and Effie's favourite local pub/ eatery. This 16th century pub has excellent food, plenty of oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces which offer a warm and cosy atmosphere in the winter, whilst the terrace is perfect to enjoy a drink and food in the summer months.
20 locals recommend
The Cat Inn
North LanePhiz and Effie's favourite local pub/ eatery. This 16th century pub has excellent food, plenty of oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces which offer a warm and cosy atmosphere in the winter, whilst the terrace is perfect to enjoy a drink and food in the summer months.
The Cowdray Arms
London RoadThe nearest pub to Coldharbour offers good food at reasonable prices.
Java & Jazz
Lewes RoadGreat Pizzeria in Forest Row. Good for families. Does takeaways.
Local farm shop, stocks excellent bread, fruit, veg and other local produce.
18 locals recommend
Plaw Hatch Farm
Plawhatch LaneLocal farm shop, stocks excellent bread, fruit, veg and other local produce.
Veasey & Sons Fishmongers
17 Hartfield RdThe best local fish shop in Forest Row,
antiques shopping
The Largest Antiques Market in the South of England. Held every few months, check their website for dates.
Ardingly Antiques Fair - IACF
ShowgroundThe Largest Antiques Market in the South of England. Held every few months, check their website for dates.
nearby towns/ cities
Brighton is 30 mins from Turners Hill. Enjoy the seaside, fantastic restaurants, and quirky shops in the famous Lanes area.
112 locals recommend
Brighton
Brighton is 30 mins from Turners Hill. Enjoy the seaside, fantastic restaurants, and quirky shops in the famous Lanes area.
The beautiful and historic market town of Lewes is 30 mins from Turners Hill. It is famous for its antique shops and Cafes.
290 locals recommend
Lewes
The beautiful and historic market town of Lewes is 30 mins from Turners Hill. It is famous for its antique shops and Cafes.
arts and culture
This is a small gem of a museum! The permanent displays - which do change - focus on the work of Eric Gill and The Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic. The exhibitions on different artists and movements are various and always of interest, well presented and thoughtful.
23 locals recommend
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
Lodge Hill LaneThis is a small gem of a museum! The permanent displays - which do change - focus on the work of Eric Gill and The Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic. The exhibitions on different artists and movements are various and always of interest, well presented and thoughtful.
walks/ nature
Local wild swimming and canoeing location with several footpaths for hiking. Near the Historic Town of Lewes.
11 locals recommend
Barcombe Mills
Local wild swimming and canoeing location with several footpaths for hiking. Near the Historic Town of Lewes.
Enjoy walking the South Downs, from Ditchling. There are many great walks nearby with fantastic views. It's a picturesque village with a great gastro pub.
24 locals recommend
Ditchling
Enjoy walking the South Downs, from Ditchling. There are many great walks nearby with fantastic views. It's a picturesque village with a great gastro pub.
Ashdown Forest is an ancient area of open heathland. Great for walks, it is the countryside that inspired AA Milne. It is now know as the home of Winne-the-pooh.
92 locals recommend
Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossAshdown Forest is an ancient area of open heathland. Great for walks, it is the countryside that inspired AA Milne. It is now know as the home of Winne-the-pooh.