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Hever Castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
11 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
East Grinstead works well as a base: 10 minutes from Forest Row, 11km from Hever Castle.
East Grinstead is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 26,523, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, East Grinstead sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add East Grinstead to your route.
East Grinstead () is a town in West Sussex, England, near the East Sussex, Surrey, and Kent borders, 27 miles (43 km) south of London, 21 miles (34 km) northeast of Brighton, and 38 miles (61 km) northeast of the county town of Chichester. Situated in the northeast corner of the county, bordering Surrey, the civilRead more
parish has an area of 2,443.45 hectares (6,037.9 acres). The population at the 2011 Census was 26,383.
Nearby towns include Crawley and Horley to the west, Tunbridge Wells to the east and Redhill and Reigate to the northwest. The town is contiguous with the village of Felbridge to the northwest. Until 1974 East Grinstead was in East Sussex, before joining with Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill as the Mid-Sussex district of West Sussex.
The town is on the Greenwich Meridian. It has many historic buildings, and the Weald and Ashdown Forest lie to the south-east.
The name Grinstead derives from the Old English grēnestede, meaning 'green place'.
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East Grinstead is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.1238 latitude, -0.0061 longitude.
East Grinstead has a population of approximately 26,523 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Home of the legendary Caterham Seven where visitors can see lightweight sports cars assembled and even build their own.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.
26 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.
27 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
32 km · about 35 min drive
historic highway
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
33 km · about 40 min drive
beach
A famous pebble beach on England's south coast known for its Victorian pier, vibrant arts scene, and seaside charm.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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