Crowborough

Settlement in Sussex Wealden

England

Crowborough

Crowborough is a town located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. Situated approximately 40 miles south of London, it is nestled in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by picturesque woodlands, rolling hills, and sprawling countryside. With a population of around 22,000, Crowborough is the largest town in Wealden.

Known for its tranquil and scenic setting, Crowborough offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The town is characterized by its leafy suburbs and charming residential areas, where Victorian and Edwardian houses are a common sight. The town center features a mix of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and larger retail chains, providing residents with a variety of amenities and shopping opportunities.

Crowborough is renowned for its outdoor recreational activities, with numerous walking and cycling routes crisscrossing the surrounding countryside. Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Hundred Acre Wood in Winnie-the-Pooh, is just a short distance away, offering further opportunities for nature exploration and picnicking.

The town also boasts excellent educational facilities, including several primary schools, a secondary school, and a further education college. Its proximity to London and other major towns in Sussex makes it an attractive place for commuters, with regular train services available from Crowborough railway station.

Overall, Crowborough is a picturesque town that combines natural beauty with a thriving community, making it an appealing place to live, work, and explore.

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Crowborough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.060585/0.16168045 or Grid Reference TQ5131. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967

John Baker

Queen's Road, Crowborough

Carlton Terrace on the right, part of a succession of houses using quite a lot of the local stone as well as brick.

Robin Webster

A26 - beware elderly people

There must be a home somewhere around here, but it was not obvious.

Robin Webster

Tollwood Road, TN6

Mike Quinn

New house, Fielden Road

Alex McGregor

Path in Jarvis Brook Country Park

Mike Quinn

Path in Jarvis Brook Country Park (2)

Mike Quinn

South View Rd off the A26

N Chadwick

A26, Beacon Rd

The A26 is a 50 mile route from Maidstone to Newhaven via Tunbridge Wells. Link

N Chadwick

Crowborough Beacon Golf Club

Alex McGregor

Crowborough Cemetery

Small sandstone chapel of rest in the town's cemetery of Herne Road.

Simon Carey

The Old Buttery, Lordswell Lane

Taken from the junction with Southview Road.

Simon Carey

Public Byway, South of Lordswell Lane

The mini sandbagged footbridge marks the point where a footpath heads west across Crowborough Common towards the A26.

Simon Carey

Windlesham Manor

Home to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle between 1907 and his death in 1930. Initially he was buried in the back garden along with his wife who died in 1940 though both were moved to Minstead in the New Forest after World War Two when the family sold the building to new owners. Today it is a nursing home. Conan Doyle largely redesigned the house himself and its angle in relation to the road came about due to his desire to be able to see his favourite view, facing Rotherfield, every day.

Simon Carey

The Whitehill Centre, Whitehill Road

The road is on a slope hence the strange angle of the building. Small hall which became a council owned community centre in 1994 opened by a granddaughter of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Simon Carey

Chapel of Rest, Crowborough Cemetery

Front view of TQ5129 : Crowborough Cemetery the drive lined by recently pollarded trees.

Simon Carey

Holly Bank, Blackness Road

Blackness Road goes left to right whilst Luxford Road heads straight on. Blackness is another small hamlet that has been swallowed up by the Crowborough conurbation.

Simon Carey