East Grinstead, United Kingdom
East Grinstead is a town of 26,523 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit East Grinstead
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 103 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Scott Cinema, Chequer Mead, East Grinstead Museum and Sackville College.
Weather in East Grinstead
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About East Grinstead
East Grinstead () is a town in West Sussex, England, near the East Sussex, Surrey, and Kent borders, 27 miles (43 km) south of London, 21 miles (34 km) north of Brighton, and 38 miles (61 km) northeast of the county town of Chichester. Situated in the northeast corner of the county, bordering Surrey, the civil parish has an area of 2,443.45 hectares (6,037.9 acres). The population at the 2011 Census was 26,383.
From the Wikipedia article East Grinstead (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: East Grinstead on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks19
East Grinstead Museum
Museum
Local history museum in East Grinstead, England, United Kingdom
Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead
We-Su,PH 10:00-16:00; Mo-Th off
Standen
Museum · 1.5 mi
Grade I listed historic house museum in Mid Sussex, England, UK
West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead
Hammerwood Park
Museum · 2.9 mi
Country house near East Grinstead, Sussex, England, UK
Priest House
Museum · 4.0 mi
Historical house and museum in Sussex, England, United Kingdom
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
National Trust Standen House and Garden
Park · 1.5 mi
West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes103
The Crown
Bar and pub
35 High Street, East Grinstead
Mo-Th 12:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00, Su 12:00-19:00
The Dorset Arms
Bar and pub
58 High Street, East Grinstead
Mo-Th 11:00-13:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su 10:00-24:00
Aqua
Restaurant · Brasserie
16 High Street, East Grinstead
Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-15:00,18:00-21:00; Fr-Sa...
Caffè Nero
Cafe · Coffee Shop
25-27 High Street, East Grinstead
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Curry Kitchen
Restaurant · Indian · 0.5 mi
194-196 London Road, East Grinstead
Mo off; Tu,Th,Su 17:00-22:00; We 17:30-20:00; Fr 16:30-22:00
Khans Balti
Restaurant · Indian · 2.5 mi
6 Lewes Road, Forest Row
Mo,We-Su 12:00-14:00,17:30-23:00; Tu 17:30-23:00
Monsoon Dining Rooms
Restaurant · Indian
51-53 High Street, East Grinstead
Mo off; Tu-Th 17:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-23:30; Su 12:00-14:30, 17:30-22:00
Nest
Cafe · Cafe, Coffee Shop
2 High Street, East Grinstead
Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00
By Renata
Restaurant · Polish · 0.4 mi
94 Railway Approach, East Grinstead
Mo-Th 08:00-18:00; Fr-Su 09:00-20:00
91 more on the map.
More about East Grinstead
Arts and culture
Chequer Mead Theatre (formerly Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre) was built in the 1990s and is a 336-seat theatre. It is home to the East Grinstead Music & Arts Festival, which exists to encourage and promote dancing, singing and speech and drama in Sussex and neighbouring counties. The honorary vice-president of the festival in 2018 was former ballerina Beryl Grey. Local groups include the East Grinstead Choral Society and the East Grinstead Operatic Society.
Education
Education in the town is provided through both state and independent schools. West Sussex County Council provides seven primary schools along with two secondary schools. All these schools are co-educational and comprehensive. Private secondary education is provided by several day and boarding schools in the surrounding areas straddling Kent and Sussex.
From the Wikipedia article East Grinstead, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from East Grinstead
Amy SawyerBritish painter (1863–1945)Photo: Hubert von Herkomer (1849–1914), Public domain
Sidney GodleyEnglish soldier (1889–1957); recipient of the Victoria CrossPhoto: not identified, Public domain- Richard LemanBritish field hockey player
- Gavin LambertBritish writer (1924-2005)
- Harry EarleEnglish footballer (1868-1951)
- Arthur CollinsEnglish cricketer (1871-1945)
- Richard KidderBritish bishop
- Charles PayneEnglish cricketer (1832-1909)
- Frederick FinchEnglish cricketer (1830-1892)
- Bruce Herbelin-EarleEnglish-French actor and model
- Alfred PayneEnglish cricketer (1858-1943)
- William PayneEnglish cricketer (1854-1909)
Born in East Grinstead, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay12
Evergreen Farm Woodland Campsite
Campground · 1.1 mi
West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead
Churches and places of worship23
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints
Ship Street, East Grinstead
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare9
Map of East Grinstead
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Getting there and nearby towns
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Horley 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Crawley 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Oxted 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Uckfield 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Reigate 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Sevenoaks 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Kenley 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Sanderstead 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Hurstpierpoint 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Sutton 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- East Grinstead Museum, OrangeStarling1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HammerwoodParkPostcard1, Zadradr ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY 3.0
- The Priest House & Garden, West Hoathly, Meagainreally, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Centenary Fields (5), Dudley Miles, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lingfield Wildlife Area (4), Dudley Miles, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Swithun's Church, East Grinstead (from Liturgical SE), The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain
- West Street Baptist Church, East Grinstead, The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Cowden, The Voice of Hassocks, CC0
- St Margaret's Church, West Hoathly (IoE Code 302844), The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain
- Saint Hill Manor, Martyn Davies, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dorset Arms pub, East Grinstead, OrangeStarling1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Trinity Church, Lewes Road, Forest Row (NHLE Code 1353508) (March 2011) (2), Hassocks5489, CC0
- East Grinstead library (48325302047), JuliaC2006 from Rochester, UK, CC BY 2.0
- St Dunstan's Church (Current), Ashurst Wood, The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain
- St Mary the Virgin Church, East Grinstead (2), The Voice of Hassocks, Public domain
- Standen (National Trust) Exterior, UK - Diliff, Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chequer Mead Electric Vehicle Charging Station 2023, OrangeStarling1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Instavolt charging station at McDonald's East Grinstead (December 2023), OrangeStarling1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chequer Mead Electric Vehicle Charging Station, OrangeStarling1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sackville College Entrance 1, Recent Runes, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Court Mansion, East Grinstead, OrangeStarling1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, laye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, laye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, laye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, southglos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jamesa60, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jamesa60, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jamesa60, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, OrangeHurst97, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, laye, CC BY-SA 4.0
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