East Grinstead (pop. 22,394) is located east of Crawley on the A264. High Street is noted for the continuous run of 14th century timber-framed buildings, the longest in England.
Ashdown Forest, located south of East Grinstead, is the setting for Winnie the Pooh stories.
At the Historic Heaven Farm visitors can take walks along the Bluebell Nature Trail and afterwards relax in the Stable Tea Rooms with a traditional Sussex cream tea. On weekend afternoons there are tours through the Ancient Farm Museum. Walking sticks are crafted on site.
Address: Historic Heaven Farm, Furners Green, Danehill TN22 3RG, England
Hours:
March 5 to November 6: 10am-5:30pm
Guides: Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Standen is a National Trust property located in East Grinstead. This arts-and-crafts-inspired family house was designed by Philip Webb with William Morris wallpapers and textiles. There is also a fine garden.
Address: Standen, East Grinstead RH19 4NE, England
Hours:
March 22 to November 9: 11am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Tips: Garden open until 6:00pm same hours as house.
Garden only: closes 3:00pm November 14 to December 21.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Priest House is an early 15th C timber-framed hall-house with a roof of Horsham stone. It contains a fascinating array of domestic country furniture, kitchen equipment, needlework and household items. The formal herb garden contains over 150 culinary, medicinal and folklore herbs.
Address: Priest House, North Lane, West Hoathly RH19 4PP, England
Hours:
March 1 to October 31: 10:30am-5:30pm; Sun:12pm-5:30pm; Closed: Mon
Tips: Group admission for 15 or more.
Half price for English Heritage Members.
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