Local Attractions & Tourist Hot Spots

Samuel Johnson said that when a man is tired of London he is tired of life. We believe that if a man, woman or child is bored in East Grinstead then they are also tired of life.

 

Open all year round, the diversity of things to do in East Grinstead and the surrounding areas is quite remarkable. Whether you are looking for a short break or something longer, there really is something for everyone. From enjoying our glorious countryside, visiting our historic sites, or enjoying good food and a glass of wine, we have it all.

If you are interested in history, then East Grinstead has it in bucket loads! Medieval buildings, a historic high street, a steam railway and, in more recent times, the WW2 Guinea Pig Club and the development of reconstructive (plastic) surgery pioneered by the world-renowned surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe. Find out more at East Grinstead Museum.

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For Sussex wide attractions visit Experience Sussex or check out our directory listings below for local attractions & tourist hot spots and find out more about the many things to do in and around East Grinstead.

Upcoming Local Attraction Events

October

sat03octsun01nov10:00 am - (November 1) 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Spookiful Standen

fri16oct(oct 16)10:00 amsun18(oct 18)5:00 pm10:00 am - 5:00 pm (18)(GMT+01:00) Giants of Steam at the Bluebell RailwayBluebell Railway

sat17oct8:00 am4:00 pm8:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Gatliff 50km/25km Run or Walk

sat17octsun01nov10:00 am - (November 1) 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Wallace & Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail at Wakehurst

wed21oct12:15 pm3:00 pm12:15 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Pooh Centennial Literary Lunch with Jane Riordan at The BookshopThe Bookshop, 22-24 High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3AS

sun25oct2:00 pm4:00 pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00) The Sunday Afternoon Show - American Bandstand with Conchord Big BandChequer Mead Theatre

wed28oct10:00 am12:00 pm10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Ashdown Forest Centre -Wild Wednesday - Make a Birch BroomAshdown Forest Centre, Wych Cross, RH18 5JP

thu29oct10:00 am12:00 pm10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Ashdown Forest Centre -Wild Wednesday - Skulls and BonesAshdown Forest Centre, Wych Cross, RH18 5JP

thu29oct7:00 pm9:00 pm7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Harry Potter and Hallowe'en Quiz at The BookshopThe Bookshop, 22 High St, East Grinstead RH19 3AW, UK

November

sat03octsun01nov10:00 am - (November 1) 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Spookiful Standen

sat17octsun01nov10:00 am - (November 1) 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Wallace & Gromit: Fantastic Fungi Trail at Wakehurst

sun15nov9:30 am3:30 pm9:30 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Lingfield Racecourse Antiques and Vintage FairLingfield Racecourse

fri27nov7:00 pm9:00 pm7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00) An evening with Iain Dale at The BookshopThe Bookshop, 22 High St, East Grinstead RH19 3AW, UK

December

wed23dec10:00 am12:00 pm10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00) Ashdown Forest Centre -Wild Wednesday - Winter Family WalkAshdown Forest Centre, Wych Cross, RH18 5JP