Things To Do In And Around Forest Row

Walking and cycling

Forest Way Country Park

East Sussex County Council describes Forest Way as a roughly 10-mile shared-use route from East Grinstead to Groombridge, passing through or close to Forest Row.

Walks & cycling Nature

Ashdown Forest

The Conservators' visitor guidance places Ashdown Forest south of Forest Row, with the Visitor Centre and Forest Office on Colemans Hatch Road near Wych Cross.

Ashdown Forest notes Village exploring

Independent Shops And Cafes

Try a village-centre loop: Lower Road, Hartfield Road, The Square, Hillside and nearby stops.

Shops

Family

Rush Green Playground

A modern children's playground on Rush Green, noted by ForestRow.co. Check facilities on site when you visit.

Golf

Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

A traditional members' golf club founded in 1888 on Chapel Lane, with two courses and visitor information on its own site.

Official site Community

Village Hall, Community Centre And Clubs

Village venues host classes, clubs, music, theatre, meetings and family activities.

Community & venues

Nearby

Hartfield And Pooh Country

Ashdown Forest visitor sources point people toward wider forest information and nearby Hartfield / Pooh-related visitor stops.

Food stops

Eat And Drink

Cafes, pubs, restaurants and farm food for before or after a walk.

Eat & drink

Pottery classes

Burnt Earth Studio

Pottery classes and ceramics studio in Forest Row, run by Candice Coetser.

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Forest Row School of Ceramics

Pottery classes and studio at Emerson College on Hartfield Road, run by ceramicist Katrina Pechal.

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Hindleap Warren

Outdoor learning and activity centre at Wych Cross, run by the charity London Youth, offering residential and day visits for schools and groups.

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Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

Members' golf club on Chapel Lane, founded in 1888, with two courses and visitor information on its own site.

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SAOG Studios

Traditional arts and sacred geometry courses (Sacred Art of Geometry) at The Water Building, Emerson College.

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Weir Wood Sport & Leisure

Watersports and leisure at Weir Wood Reservoir, with paddleboard, kayak and pedalo hire, a clubhouse cafe and lakeside walks.

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Cre8Shed

Art and craft workshops at Cre8Shed Studio on Primrose Lane in Forest Row.

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Wild & Wise Learning Club

Hands-on learning sessions for children aged 2–10 in Ashurst Wood.

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Tulle & Bloom floral

Floral workshops, including sessions at the Three Crowns in Ashurst Wood.

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Music Box Wealden

Arts and music organiser near Michael Hall School in Forest Row.

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Corner Pottery Workshop

Small hand-building pottery classes in a Balcombe studio.

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Le Tennis

Tennis coaching at Maresfield and Newick lawn tennis clubs. Nearby rather than in Forest Row village.

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Fay Davies Facepainting

Independent face painter based in Nutley, available for parties.

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George Ross Tennis Coaching

Tennis coaching and holiday camps, including sessions at Forest Row Tennis Club.

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Nutley Football Club

Local football club in Nutley, including junior Wildcats sessions.

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Nutley Windmill

Historic windmill in Nutley, with volunteer days on Wednesdays and weekend viewing.

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Sinead Holly Woodnutt Workshops

Monthly intuitive full moon painting gatherings in Forest Row.

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Company of Critters

Animal education and encounters for schools, care homes and events, based in Rotherfield.

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Annie James

Annie James is a female DJ offering karaoke.

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Splat Messy Play East Grinstead

Hannah runs Splat messy play classes, parties and events in East Grinstead and the surrounding area, including Forest Row.

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Splatter Shack

Immersive paint-splatter studio in East Grinstead for children and adults, including birthday parties, date nights and workshops.

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Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre

Outdoor activity centre at Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, for schools, youth groups, families and teams.

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