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The Top 20 Attractions around East Grinstead

There are plenty of places to see and visit around East Grinstead. Whether you love hiking or cycling, East Grinstead is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Ardingly Reservoir

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Also a Local Nature Reserve, Ardingly Reservoir was built in the 1970s. It is a wildlife haven with Ospreys even seen here. There are two bird hides on this eastern …

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Outwood Windmill

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Built in 1665, Outwood Windmill is Britain's oldest working windmill and is Grade I listed. Designed by Thomas Budgen, there were originally two mills, but unfortunately, the taller of the …

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Kidd's Hill (The Wall) Climb from Coleman's Hatch

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Kidd’s Hill, otherwise known as the Wall, is the hardest climb in the Ashdown Forest. It’s straight, steep and keeps on going. The climb ends shortly after the road emerges …

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Forest Way Country Park

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Running 10 miles (16 km) through the heart of East Sussex from East Grinstead to Groombridge, the Forest Way is a beautiful former railway line through some of the UK's …

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Turner's Hill South Climb

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This is quite a well known climb on a fairly busy road, from the south up to the village of Turners Hill.

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Tilgate Lake

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Tilgate Lake is the biggest of the three lakes in Tilgate Park. It's a popular watersports lake with lots of other activities happening on and around it.

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Nutley Windmill

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These old windmills are the best proof that people were clever enough a number of centuries ago - long before the discovery of electricity and the inventions that resulted from …

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Ardingly Reservoir Activity Centre

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Apart from a café bar where you can stop for a break, this center offers a variety of activities at Ardingly Reservoir, including junior and adult sailing, paddleboard rentals, and the opportunity to try windsurfing, among others.

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Gayhouse Lane Windmill

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Beautiful windmill

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Pooh Bridge

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Fans of AA Milne's 'Winnie the Pooh' books will love visiting poohsticks bridge. Locals say this is the location where AA Milne first played poohsticks with his son, Christopher.

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East Grinstead High Street and Historic Buildings

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With its friendly restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs and fascinating history, East Grinstead is a charming market town in West Sussex. It has some incredible historic architecture: The highstreet is …

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The Top 20 Attractions around East Grinstead

Ardingly Reservoir

Outwood Windmill

Kidd's Hill (The Wall) Climb from Coleman's Hatch

Forest Way Country Park

Turner's Hill South Climb

Tilgate Lake

Nutley Windmill

Ardingly Reservoir Activity Centre

Gayhouse Lane Windmill

Pooh Bridge

East Grinstead High Street and Historic Buildings

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Most popular routes around East Grinstead

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