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About East Grinstead
East Grinstead became notable following World War II for its Queen Victoria Hospital where remarkable plastic surgery operations were performed on badly burned servicemen.
The character of the town was formed long ago, its importance as a market and commercial centre dates back to medieval times. At the heart of the town lie many historical buildings from as far back as the 14th and 15th centuries, with antiquity most evident in the wide High Street where you can see terraces of charming half-timbered buildings.
East Grinstead is surrounded by pleasant rural countryside where you will find a wealth of small town's and villages, the region also includes part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The town is now mainly used as a commuter town and shopping centre, this is a pity since it has much to offer the visitor and anyone en-route for the coast do no better than tarry here and enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Sussex market town with lively pubs, cafe's, restaurants.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near East Grinstead
| Greathed Manor | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Wakehurst Place | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Ashdown Forest | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hever Castle | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tilgate Forest Country Park | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chiddingstone Castle | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Borde Hill Garden | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Sheffield Park | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Penshurst Place and Gardens | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chartwell | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Buchan Country Park | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Nymans Garden | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Gatwick Zoo | (9.9 miles, 15.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Emmetts Garden | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Reigate & Colley Hill | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in East GrinsteadAll attractions in West SussexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near East Grinstead
Chiddingstone, in the county of Kent (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NE)
Fascinating village, owned by the National Trust which is crammed with beautiful properties from the 16th and 17th-century probably built with iron-industry money.
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Groombridge, in the county of East Sussex (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction E)
In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village.
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Oxted, in the county of Surrey (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N)
A walk around the village reveals a riot of attractive 17th and 18th century cottages all standing on a rise surrounded by pretty flower-filled gardens.
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Fletching, in the county of East Sussex (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction S)
The village grew out of a Saxon settlement, near the spot of one of the entrances to Sheffield Park, now owned by the National Trust.
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Reigate, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW)
This is a bustling part of the Surrey landscape, it is easily reached via the M25 from London and is right on the North Downs Way.
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Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)
Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Tonbridge, in the county of Kent (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction E)
Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene.
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Mayfield, in the county of East Sussex (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SE)
This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley.
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Horsham, in the county of West Sussex (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)
A feature of the town is St.Mark's Church in North Street, this was built in 1839 but was considerably altered during restoration work of around 1869.
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Downe, in the county of Greater London (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction N)
In common with most of this region the history of Downe reaches down the centuries to the days of the Romans and William the Conqueror.
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Shipbourne, in the county of Kent (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction NE)
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Dorking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction NW)
It is here that romantically Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton said their good byes before Nelson departed for the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805.
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Plaxtol, in the county of Kent (16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction NE)
This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages.
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Newtimber, in the county of West Sussex (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction SW)
A small village in the South Downs area. It has church and a Manor House but no pub or shops
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Leatherhead, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NW)
This is an ancient town, where the parish church of St.Mary and St.Nicholas has existed since Anglo-Saxon times.
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All towns in West SussexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| East Grinstead Station | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Dormans Station | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction N) |
| M23 Junction 10 | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction W) |
| M23 Junction 9 | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction W) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W) |
| London City Airport | (26.1 miles, 42.0 km, direction N) |
| East Grinstead to London | (26.7 miles, 43.0 km, direction N) |
Hotels & Accommodation in East Grinstead
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from East Grinstead center |
| The Felbridge Hotel and Spa | (1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction NW) |
| Alexander House and Utopia Spa | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction SW) |
| Brambletye Hotel | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE) |
| Chequers Inn Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction SE) |
| The Copthorne Hotel & Resort Effingham Park Gatwick | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W) |
| The Roebuck | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE) |
| Ashdown Park Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE) |
| Gatwick Europa Hotel | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction W) |
| Hilton London Gatwick Airport | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction W) |
| Hever Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in East Grinstead |
