East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Forest Row

Forest Row is a town in East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom, home to about 3,704 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit — 68 churches, 65 parks, 41 forts & heritage and 31 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are East Grinstead Museum (5 km), Forest Way (Sussex) (5 km) and Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on Foot) (6 km).

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Forest Row, East Sussex
Forest Row, East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Forest Row at a glance

Location
East Sussex district, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,704
Coordinates
51.0964° N, 0.0326° E
Places within 50 km
257 (257 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Forest Row

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Churches near Forest Row

81 churches within 100 km of Forest Row. The closest is East Grinstead Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Forest Row

75 parks within 100 km of Forest Row. The closest is Wakehurst (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Forest Row

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Forest Row. The closest is Bolebroke Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Forest Row

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Forest Row. The closest is Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on Foot) (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Forest Row

16 museums within 100 km of Forest Row. The closest is Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Forest Row

15 treks within 100 km of Forest Row. The closest is Forest Way (Sussex) (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Forest Row

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Forest Row
  2. 5 km East Grinstead Museum · church, East Sussex
  3. 9 km Forest Way (Sussex) · trek, East Sussex
  4. 2 km Bolebroke Castle · heritage site, East Sussex
  5. 3 km St Mary the Virgin · church, East Sussex
  6. 9 km Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on Foot) · nature spot, East Sussex
  7. 6 km Back to Forest Row

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How to reach Forest Row

    All places near Forest Row by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Forest Row by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6881East Grinstead Museum (5 km)
    Parks6575Wakehurst (11 km)
    Forts & heritage4144Bolebroke Castle (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3133Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on Foot) (6 km)
    Museums1416Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum (25 km)
    Treks1315Forest Way (Sussex) (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1314Botley Hill (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Noor Mosque (20 km)
    Other attractions23Down House (33 km)
    Temples22Shree Swaminarayan Temple (42 km)
    Beaches & coast22Newhaven East Pier Light (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Arlington Reservoir (37 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (43 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddhapadipa Temple (51 km)

    Forest Row: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Forest Row?

    East Grinstead Museum (church, about 5 km), Forest Way (Sussex) (trek, about 5 km), Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on Foot) (nature spot, about 6 km), St Mary the Virgin (church, about 7 km), Bolebroke Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Wakehurst (park, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Forest Row?

    257 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 65 parks, 41 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Forest Row?

    East Grinstead Museum, about 5 km by road; St Mary the Virgin (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Forest Row?

    Wakehurst, about 11 km by road; Lingfield Wildlife Area (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Forest Row?

    Bolebroke Castle, about 7 km by road; Hever Castle (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Forest Row?

    Start in Forest Row, visit East Grinstead Museum, then Forest Way (Sussex), then Bolebroke Castle, then St Mary the Virgin, then Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on Foot), and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Forest Row?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Forest Row

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Forest Row’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Forest Row on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.