Crowborough
Things to do in Crowborough, East Sussex
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Crowborough is a camping destination. The town has five campsites scattered across the area, which suggests it serves as a base for people who want to stay under canvas or visit as a family. Crowborough Camping and Caravanning Club Site, rated 4.5 from around 312 reviews, is the largest by reputation, whilst Idle Hours Owlsbury Park and Idle Hours Glamping both score 4.8 from 128 reviews. Beechenwood Farm, rated 4.8, offers a smaller base, and Ashdown Forest Riding Centre provides a different kind of outdoor stay rated 4.4 from 41 reviews.
Once you are there, entertainment leans towards activities. DarkMaster Escape Rooms is rated 4.9 from around 235 reviews and offers the kind of challenge that appeals to groups and families. Jumping Juniors Stay and Play, rated 5.0 from 20 reviews, is a play space for younger visitors. Hunger Games Training Camp is also listed, though details are limited. For a town with this setup—several well-regarded campsites and a small selection of attractions—it reads as a place for a short outdoor trip rather than a longer stay.
Crowborough sits in East Sussex, close enough to attractions that draw families and outdoor enthusiasts. If you are looking for a quick camping escape with activities to fill a day or two, it has the foundations for that. Beyond what is listed, you will want to research what else the surrounding area offers to help you plan the length and shape of your visit.
Where to stay in Crowborough
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The Studio at Great Streele Cottage
Etchingwood Lane, Uckfield
Anchor Inn
Church Street, Hartfield
The Buxted Inn
High Street, Buxted
Rose and Crown
Fletching Street, Mayfield
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Wych Cross, Forest Row
Chequers Inn by Greene King Inns
High Street, Maresfield
Buxted Park Hotel
Buxted, Uckfield
Premier Inn Uckfield
Ashdown Business Park, Uckfield
Things to Do in Crowborough(3)
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All attractions in Crowborough →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Crowborough.
2 mi
Bowles Rocks
Tunbridge Wells · ⭐ 4.8
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery
Tunbridge Wells
4 mi
Pooh Corner
Hartfield · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Wilderness Wood
Uckfield · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Ashdown Forest
Wych Cross · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Spa Valley Railway
Tunbridge Wells · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Uckfield Leisure Centre
Uckfield · ⭐ 3.9
7 mi
Amazon Adventure Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Crowborough(5)
All campsites in Crowborough →Self-Catering Cottages in Crowborough
All cottages in Crowborough →Fir Tree Holidays
2 cottages · from £727
Little Saxby
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £637
Keeper’s Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £377
Poundgate Park House
8 bed · sleeps 16 · from £4,040
The Warren Yurt
1 bed · sleeps 2
Cowford Oast
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £453
School Hill House
2 bed · sleeps 3
Spring Harbour
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £721
Common questions about Crowborough
How many campsites are there in Crowborough?
We list 5 campsites in and around Crowborough, of which 3 take tents and 2 offer glamping.
What is there to do in Crowborough?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Crowborough.
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