Helen’s guidebook
Country pubs and places to eat
Local country pubs with good food and recommended restaurants
The Bull
The GreenPlenty of space and tables for a good meal out.
The Peacock Inn
Shortbridge RoadCosy and comfortable.
The Rainbow Pub & Carvery
Resting Oak HillReally friendly staff and a great Sunday carvery!
The Griffin Inn
Stunning garden views, bbq in summer and renowned restaurant.
The Royal Oak
Pett RoadCosy and friendly , enjoy a pint or some good pub food.
Newick Tandoori
7-9 Church RdGreat curry and available as a takeaway too.
Lovely garden for a summer drink/meal and covered outdoor area with lots of tables and heaters newly added due to Covid!
Fresh pizza available to eat in or take away.
15 locals recommend
The Crown Inn
The GreenLovely garden for a summer drink/meal and covered outdoor area with lots of tables and heaters newly added due to Covid!
Fresh pizza available to eat in or take away.
The Pantry
20 Church RdLovely staff and yummy food
Latchetts Farm
Fabulous ice cream!
Sightseeing
Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High StAmazing views over the South Downs and Lewes.
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkA step back in time.
5 minutes down the road - or in half an hour you can even walk from here. Peaceful and beautiful.
18 locals recommend
Sheffield Park Gardens station
5 minutes down the road - or in half an hour you can even walk from here. Peaceful and beautiful.
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Brighton RoadJust stunningly beautiful!
Wakehurst
Selsfield RoadVisit the famous seed bank here.
Plan a whole day to really enjoy Hever at a leisurely pace.
199 locals recommend
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadPlan a whole day to really enjoy Hever at a leisurely pace.
Quaint and historic shopping and people watching! Taste the famous Chalybeate waters in the summer!
102 locals recommend
The Pantiles
The PantilesQuaint and historic shopping and people watching! Taste the famous Chalybeate waters in the summer!
Borde Hill Garden
Borde Hill LanePretty all year round.
Bluebell Vineyard Estates Ltd
Slider's LaneBeautiful walk and bookable wine tastings!
South of England Showground
Selsfield RoadLots going on all year - check out their calendar
Butterfly Gardens @ Middleton Common Farm
Middleton Common LaneFabulous experience- butterflies landing at (and on !) your feet, lovely and warm, relaxing time.
Butterfly Gardens @ Middleton Common Farm
Middleton Common LaneFabulous experience- butterflies landing at (and on !) your feet, lovely and warm, relaxing time.
Walks
Discover the Pooh Bridge, Eeyore's gloomy patch and more with miles of gorgeous walks, ice-cream van and coffee hut!
92 locals recommend
Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossDiscover the Pooh Bridge, Eeyore's gloomy patch and more with miles of gorgeous walks, ice-cream van and coffee hut!
South Downs Way
South Downs WayLots of amazing views
Learn a new skill - book into SUP/kayak lessons or just rent and go.
30 locals recommend
Ardingly Reservoir
Learn a new skill - book into SUP/kayak lessons or just rent and go.
Viaduct
Stunning architecture
Redhouse Common
Redhouse CommonEntertainment
Glyndebourne
New RoadSee what festivals are on?
Depot
Pinwell RoadCinema and nice dining
Glyndebourne
Shopping
The Lanes
World famous , quaint and quirky!
Mix of shops with chains and independents, restaurants and cafes. Carry on downhill to see all Tunbridge wells offers.
11 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Place
Mix of shops with chains and independents, restaurants and cafes. Carry on downhill to see all Tunbridge wells offers.
Neighbourhoods
Newick
Quiet, pretty and plenty of food choices!
Newick Bonfire Night should be an experience!