Local favourites
National Trust properties and historic sites nearby
Lovely Autumn colours with great wood sculptures for the children. Lovely cream teas also.
74 locals recommend
Sheffield Park
Sheffield ParkLovely Autumn colours with great wood sculptures for the children. Lovely cream teas also.
Wakehurst
Selsfield RoadHever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadStanden National Trust station
Lovely to visit and end with a cream tea.
Country pubs
My favourite local country pub. 1.5 hour walk from the Chapel through the Ashdown forest and along the ridge. Or a 5-minute drive away. Chilled pub garden, nicely contained pub garden also.
29 locals recommend
The Hatch Inn
My favourite local country pub. 1.5 hour walk from the Chapel through the Ashdown forest and along the ridge. Or a 5-minute drive away. Chilled pub garden, nicely contained pub garden also.
Great food with friendly staff and lovely pub dog. Large garden with a slide for the children. One of my favourite local pubs.
13 locals recommend
The Coach and Horses
School LaneGreat food with friendly staff and lovely pub dog. Large garden with a slide for the children. One of my favourite local pubs.
The Swan
119 Acton LaneOur local village pub with pub garden.
Forest Row village eateries & other fun spots
In our village, a 15-minute walk from the Chapel. Yummy Thai food- the usual curries, tom yam and pad thai... but also a great selection of regional Thai dishes, including Isarn food.
Thai Time @ Forest Row
4 Lewes RoadIn our village, a 15-minute walk from the Chapel. Yummy Thai food- the usual curries, tom yam and pad thai... but also a great selection of regional Thai dishes, including Isarn food.
Great pizzas & pasta, but also a good selection of salads. Fabulous ice cream and smoothies.
20 locals recommend
Java & Jazz
Lewes RoadGreat pizzas & pasta, but also a good selection of salads. Fabulous ice cream and smoothies.
Roochi Indian Restaurant
9 Hartfield RdLocal Indian
Khans Balti
6 Lewes RoadLocal Indian.
A trendy cafe. Great coffee. Office space at the back to sit and work. Local artisan pottery, plants, vintage clothing for sale.
The Bazaar
HillsideA trendy cafe. Great coffee. Office space at the back to sit and work. Local artisan pottery, plants, vintage clothing for sale.
Trendy, local brewery pub with pool table and regular live music events. Serve burgers and salads. Wood-fired pizzas available to order outside.
14 locals recommend
Hop Yard Brewing Co
Trendy, local brewery pub with pool table and regular live music events. Serve burgers and salads. Wood-fired pizzas available to order outside.
Yard Yoga
Lewes RoadTrendy yoga studio with cafe that serves smoothies, juices and healthy snacks.
Our community owned biodynamic farm. The most precious place in our village. The land around the farm has been farmed biodynamically for over 40 years.
Great walks around the farm to see animals, stunning oak trees and beautiful views. The cafe garden has a tractor and rustic tunnel slide for children to discover.
From Spring to Autumn: Friday pizzas, Saturday BBQ. Soup, salads, pasties quiches and sausage rolls served daily. Also a farm shop, with butchers on site. Raw milk and sourdough bread baked on the farm.
18 locals recommend
Tablehurst Farm Shop and Cafe
London RoadOur community owned biodynamic farm. The most precious place in our village. The land around the farm has been farmed biodynamically for over 40 years.
Great walks around the farm to see animals, stunning oak trees and beautiful views. The cafe garden has a tractor and rustic tunnel slide for children to discover.
From Spring to Autumn: Friday pizzas, Saturday BBQ. Soup, salads, pasties quiches and sausage rolls served daily. Also a farm shop, with butchers on site. Raw milk and sourdough bread baked on the farm.
Lovely stop for cream tea after a visit to Pooh Bridge. 10-minute drive from the Chapel.
38 locals recommend
Pooh Corner
High StreetLovely stop for cream tea after a visit to Pooh Bridge. 10-minute drive from the Chapel.
Great for a pampering spa afternoon or a cream tea. Beautiful gardens.
9 locals recommend
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Wych CrossGreat for a pampering spa afternoon or a cream tea. Beautiful gardens.
Local biodynamic farm, selling raw milk and amazing vegetables, meat, bread, eggs etc.
Delicious coffee & cake served from a converted horse box
18 locals recommend
Plaw Hatch Farm
Plawhatch LaneLocal biodynamic farm, selling raw milk and amazing vegetables, meat, bread, eggs etc.
Delicious coffee & cake served from a converted horse box
Other things to do nearby
Kingscote Estate
Farm Vowels LnOther guests have enjoyed this and recommend it.
A disused railway track - great for cycling and walks.
3 miles up hill to East Grinstead. Flat surface from Forest Row to Hartfield. Then on to Tunbridge Wells, approx 8 miles.
Bikes for rent at the Forest Row community center and at Tablehurst farm
6 locals recommend
Forest Way Cycle Route NCN 21
Forest WayA disused railway track - great for cycling and walks.
3 miles up hill to East Grinstead. Flat surface from Forest Row to Hartfield. Then on to Tunbridge Wells, approx 8 miles.
Bikes for rent at the Forest Row community center and at Tablehurst farm
Weir Wood Sailing Club
Great place for a walk along the ridge of the forest. Walking maps available here.
25 locals recommend
Ashdown Forest Centre
Colemans Hatch RoadGreat place for a walk along the ridge of the forest. Walking maps available here.