Local information
Situated on the outskirts of the delightful village of Ashurst Wood. Ashurst Wood is located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is a thriving and well served village with a post office, village shop, church, village hall, a pub and several independent shops and businesses. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in the nearby towns of East Grinstead (three miles) and Tunbridge Wells (12miles).
The area has excellent road and rail links from the M25 and A22 which provide easy access to London, the south coast and Gatwick international airport (12 miles). Mainline rail services to London Bridge and Victoria operate from East Grinstead station.
Ashurst Wood has its own small primary school. Preparatory schools in the area include Brambletye, Michael Hall Steiner Waldorf School, Cumnor House, Holmewood House, Lingfield Prep, Copthorne and Handcross. Secondary schools in the area include Lingfield, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Ardingly, Eastbourne and Mayfield.
There are numerous sporting and recreational interests in the area including horse racing at Lingfield Park and golf at Royal Ashdown Golf Club. Sailing is available at Ardingly Reservoir and Weir Wood Sailing Club, and at the coast.
There is an abundance of country walks including Ashdown Forest, cycling and riding to be had in the surrounding area within Wakehurst, Hever Castle and Winston Churchill’s home Chartwell.
East Grinstead - southern