Guidebook for Cowden
Sightseeing
Hever Castle
Beautiful castle and gardens
Cowden Station
Cowden Station40 minutes direct to London Bridge
gallipot inn (best) in upper hartfield, farm shops Pooh tea room, walks to the forest also a local convenience store
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Hartfield
gallipot inn (best) in upper hartfield, farm shops Pooh tea room, walks to the forest also a local convenience store
9 mile cycle (inc mountain bike track) or walk around the wooded reservoir trail, with sailing, bike hire watersports and other activities - not to far from the Bowls outdoor activity/ ski center.
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Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury Road 9 mile cycle (inc mountain bike track) or walk around the wooded reservoir trail, with sailing, bike hire watersports and other activities - not to far from the Bowls outdoor activity/ ski center.
Local Stately home once owned by Led Zeppelin and used for film shoots as its still in its mostly original state. Open to public in season
Hammerwood Park
Hammerwood RoadLocal Stately home once owned by Led Zeppelin and used for film shoots as its still in its mostly original state. Open to public in season
Famous home of winnie the Pooh ! great walking and scenery
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Ashdown Forest Centre Car Park
Colemans Hatch RoadFamous home of winnie the Pooh ! great walking and scenery
Shopping
Pooh Corner
High StreetPooh fans base camp!
Edenbridge
New Waitrose store, Bank, Post Office and town facilities
Waitrose & Partners
Mont St Aignan Wayopen 7 days
ALDI
London RoadOrganic Prosecco or even essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Superb local village pub ,wonderful food , brilliant value. a must !
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The Fountain Inn
30 High StSuperb local village pub ,wonderful food , brilliant value. a must !
The Gallipot Inn
Gallipot Hillsmall locals local !
Tunbridge Wells Common
Small local live music venue
45 minutes by car , Famous pier and lots of lively bars and nightlife.
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Brighton
45 minutes by car , Famous pier and lots of lively bars and nightlife.
great pub opposite the castle at Hever
10min drive , advance booking recommended.
King Henry VIII Inn
Hever Roadgreat pub opposite the castle at Hever
10min drive , advance booking recommended.
'The Forum' Live Music Venue
London Roadcheck it out online...
Cool Gin Bar close to the Pantiles ... what more can I say !
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Chapel Place Wine and Gin
18 Chapel PlaceCool Gin Bar close to the Pantiles ... what more can I say !
Food Scene
Just across the road from us the footpath leads through to Cowden , clubhouse restaurant and bar breakfast available just a walk away.
Sweetwoods Park Golf Club
Colestock RoadJust across the road from us the footpath leads through to Cowden , clubhouse restaurant and bar breakfast available just a walk away.
quintessential 16th century beamed English Inn close to the Ashdown forest - food pricey but nice , mind your head ..
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The Hatch Inn
quintessential 16th century beamed English Inn close to the Ashdown forest - food pricey but nice , mind your head ..
Telesmati Takeaway
43 Holtye AveFantastic Indian Takeaway, Raj will deliver to your door
The Plough
42 Christchurch RdGreat pub, with english and thai food
popular coffee shop very close to the Forest Way - popular stop for walkers and cyclists
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Java & Jazz
Lewes Roadpopular coffee shop very close to the Forest Way - popular stop for walkers and cyclists
Hidden Gem! the small log cabin in grounds of this family run garden centre serves great all day locally sourced breakfast and other meals. it has an outside deck and is worth tracking down from 10.30
Ashdown Forest Garden Centre/Tea rooms
Hidden Gem! the small log cabin in grounds of this family run garden centre serves great all day locally sourced breakfast and other meals. it has an outside deck and is worth tracking down from 10.30
Breakfast served in the Farm cafe or on the deck with superb views - local produce, including butchers and cider tasting!
Hartfield Playschool
Edenbridge RoadBreakfast served in the Farm cafe or on the deck with superb views - local produce, including butchers and cider tasting!
small old and quirky independent country pub, overrun with dogs landrovers horses tweed and riding boots ! fab food but space limited so need to book
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The Rock Inn
small old and quirky independent country pub, overrun with dogs landrovers horses tweed and riding boots ! fab food but space limited so need to book
Fantastic Italian and speciality steak and seafood -try the sharing platter for 2 if you dare!
Paglia e Fieno
102 London RdFantastic Italian and speciality steak and seafood -try the sharing platter for 2 if you dare!
google it !, unique glass giant tree house style cafe, wood burning stoves ,great vegetarian offerings and off road cycling track and walks.
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KINGDOM
Grove Roadgoogle it !, unique glass giant tree house style cafe, wood burning stoves ,great vegetarian offerings and off road cycling track and walks.
like time stood still...just outside the grounds of Chiddingstone castle so you can have a walk after !
The Castle Inn Pub
Chiddingstone Road
like time stood still...just outside the grounds of Chiddingstone castle so you can have a walk after !
Entertainment & Activities
Bowles
Sandhill Laneoudoor activities curling dri ski etc , check it out
on the net
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Another historical must see
Holtye Golf Club
18 holes , just across the road from here !
The famous racecourese in nearby Lingfield
with bars and restaurants nearby in the village.
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Lingfield Park Racecourse
Racecourse RoadThe famous racecourese in nearby Lingfield
with bars and restaurants nearby in the village.
Everything Else
Famous shopping in the heart of Tunbridge Wells .Victoria place indoor mall is nearby for larger stores.
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The Pantiles
The PantilesFamous shopping in the heart of Tunbridge Wells .Victoria place indoor mall is nearby for larger stores.
A must for Steam Railway lovers , the old railway link from East Grinstead has famously taken years to to unearth , now you can travel the old line on a restored Steam Engine
Bluebell Railway
Bluebell RailwayA must for Steam Railway lovers , the old railway link from East Grinstead has famously taken years to to unearth , now you can travel the old line on a restored Steam Engine
Butcherfield Ln
Horse riding - booking required
Arts & Culture
The Atrium Cinema
10 King StLocal cinema, or try Tunbridge Wells for the multiplex
The Grey Lady
70-72 The PantilesBar and restaurant with live music - better than its name may suggest