Crowborough

Civil Parish in Sussex Wealden

England

Crowborough

Crowborough Railway Station, Sussex Train seen departing for Uckfield, from Crowborough Railway Station. This station was formerly known as Jarvis Brook, and is nearly a mile from the town itself.
Crowborough Railway Station, Sussex Credit: Peter Trimming

Crowborough is a civil parish located in the Wealden district of the county of East Sussex, England. Situated about 40 miles south of London, it lies approximately 7 miles southwest of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Eastbourne. The town is nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a scenic and picturesque place to live or visit.

With a population of around 23,000, Crowborough is the largest town in the Wealden district. The area is well-served by transportation links, including the A26 road and the Crowborough railway station, which provides connections to London and other major towns in the region. The town's economy is diverse, encompassing a range of industries such as retail, healthcare, and leisure.

Crowborough is renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, boasting an array of woodlands, heathlands, and parks. Ashdown Forest, which inspired A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories, is located nearby and offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The town also has a number of recreational facilities, including a leisure center, sports clubs, and golf courses.

In terms of education, Crowborough is home to several primary and secondary schools, as well as a college. The town has a strong community spirit and hosts various events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. Crowborough also benefits from a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to essential services.

Overall, Crowborough is a thriving town with a rich natural landscape, providing a high quality of life for its residents and attracting visitors seeking relaxation and outdoor pursuits.

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Crowborough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.049986/0.160941 or Grid Reference TQ5130. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crowborough Railway Station, Sussex Train seen departing for Uckfield, from Crowborough Railway Station. This station was formerly known as Jarvis Brook, and is nearly a mile from the town itself.
Crowborough Railway Station, Sussex
Train seen departing for Uckfield, from Crowborough Railway Station. This station was formerly known as Jarvis Brook, and is nearly a mile from the town itself.
Welcome Stranger, Jarvis Brook, Sussex Public house, just outside Crowborough Railway Station.
Welcome Stranger, Jarvis Brook, Sussex
Public house, just outside Crowborough Railway Station.
Welcome Stranger, Jarvis Brook A Shepherd Neame pub at Farningham Road and Rotherfield Road junction.
Welcome Stranger, Jarvis Brook
A Shepherd Neame pub at Farningham Road and Rotherfield Road junction.
Welcome Stranger sign Sign for <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2426473">TQ5329 : Welcome Stranger, Jarvis Brook</a>, a Shepherd Neame pub at Farningham Road and Rotherfield Road junction.
Welcome Stranger sign
Sign for TQ5329 : Welcome Stranger, Jarvis Brook, a Shepherd Neame pub at Farningham Road and Rotherfield Road junction.
Railway Bridge over Crowborough Hill Stone and bridge arched bridge carrying the Oxted Line over the main road. Crowborough Station is just out of sight to the left of the bridge.
Railway Bridge over Crowborough Hill
Stone and bridge arched bridge carrying the Oxted Line over the main road. Crowborough Station is just out of sight to the left of the bridge.
Railway Bridge over Crowborough Hill Stone and bridge arched bridge carrying the Oxted Line over the B2100 main road towards Crowborough centre. Crowborough Station is just out of sight to the left of the bridge.
Railway Bridge over Crowborough Hill
Stone and bridge arched bridge carrying the Oxted Line over the B2100 main road towards Crowborough centre. Crowborough Station is just out of sight to the left of the bridge.
B2100 Crowborough Hill
B2100 Crowborough Hill
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967
View from Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967 A rather hazy view of the distant South Downs across part of the golf course.
View from Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967
A rather hazy view of the distant South Downs across part of the golf course.
Jarvis Brook Old photograph taken in 1954. These buildings are in Western Road and still exist today.
Jarvis Brook
Old photograph taken in 1954. These buildings are in Western Road and still exist today.
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.
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.
Stone Cross Road - 30 limit ahead Also a warning that there is no footway for 270 yards (247 m for those puzzled by that).
Stone Cross Road - 30 limit ahead
Also a warning that there is no footway for 270 yards (247 m for those puzzled by that).
Houses on Stone Cross Road At the edge of the Alderbrook district of Crowborough.
Houses on Stone Cross Road
At the edge of the Alderbrook district of Crowborough.
Stone Cross Road meets Walshes Road Walshes Road is Fermor Road to the left of this junction. At the immediate right is the residential Alderbrook Close. This is a very odd name as it is a through road, looping back to Stone Cross Road.
Stone Cross Road meets Walshes Road
Walshes Road is Fermor Road to the left of this junction. At the immediate right is the residential Alderbrook Close. This is a very odd name as it is a through road, looping back to Stone Cross Road.
Pillbox by Hadlow Down Road Perched on a bank with views over both the road and the valley to the left. The entrance is on the far side.
Pillbox by Hadlow Down Road
Perched on a bank with views over both the road and the valley to the left. The entrance is on the far side.
A26 - beware elderly people There must be a home somewhere around here, but it was not obvious.
A26 - beware elderly people
There must be a home somewhere around here, but it was not obvious.
Crowborough station building Crowborough station used to be called Crowborough and Jarvis Brook, as although it is within the built up area of Crowborough it is on the eastern edge in Jarvis Brook.
Crowborough station building
Crowborough station used to be called Crowborough and Jarvis Brook, as although it is within the built up area of Crowborough it is on the eastern edge in Jarvis Brook.
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Crowborough is located at Grid Ref: TQ5130 (Lat: 51.049986, Lng: 0.160941)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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