English Heritage sites near East Grinstead Parish

Home of Charles Darwin - Down House

HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE

15 miles from East Grinstead Parish

Down House is a site of outstanding international significance. Here the famous scientist Charles Darwin lived with his family for forty years and worked on his revolutionary theories.

Bayham Old Abbey

BAYHAM OLD ABBEY

16 miles from East Grinstead Parish

Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.

Old Soar Manor

OLD SOAR MANOR

18 miles from East Grinstead Parish

A small but complete portion of a stone manor house built about 1290. The first floor 'solar' private chamber, with attendant chapel and garderobe, stands over a vaulted undercroft.

Lullingstone Roman Villa

LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA

19 miles from East Grinstead Parish

Among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone provides a unique all weather family day out. See fascinating Roman artifacts and enjoy a specially commissioned light show.

Eynsford Castle

EYNSFORD CASTLE

20 miles from East Grinstead Parish

The substantial stone walls of a very early Norman 'enclosure castle', begun c.1085-7 and unusually little altered by later building works. This rare survival stands in an attractive village setting.

Bramber Castle

BRAMBER CASTLE

21 miles from East Grinstead Parish

The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.


Churches in East Grinstead Parish

St Luke's Community Room
St Mary's Church

Windmill Lane East Grinstead
(01342) 617164
https://www.stmaryschurcheg.co.uk/

St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England Parish covering the northern side of East Grinstead.
We were founded about 110 years ago to meet the needs of the expanding town and to provide the town with worship of the catholic tradition within the Church of England. A tradition that we have upheld ever since.
St Swithun's East Grinstead

Church Lane/St Swithun's Close East Grinstead London
(01342) 325026
https://www.swithun.org.uk/

St. Swithun's is an open and friendly church in the town of East Grinstead in West Sussex, within the Diocese of Chichester.

The building is 18th-century rebuilt in medieval style, with interesting round windows in the clerestory, on the site since the 11th century


Vicar: The Reverend Andrew Hawken


Pubs in East Grinstead Parish

Bluebells

110 - 112 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1EP

Now a daytime café/restaurant, there is no beer of any type.
Bridge Bar

129 - 133 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1EQ
(01342) 300022

The Bridge bar is located opposite Tommy Flanagans on the London Road, next to the bridge over Beaching Way. This is purely a late evening/night venue. There is no real ale, although Harvey's Sussex Best can be obtained in bottles.
CJs Cafe Bar

55-57 High Street, Town Centre, East Grinstead, RH19 3DD
(01342) 301910

Situated on the High Street CJs is a popular wine bar. It has rooftop garden at the rear overlooking St Swithuns Church. While the focus is on wine they serve draft Harveys Best and a range of bottled local beers from High Weald and others.
Crown

35 High Street, Town Centre, East Grinstead, RH19 3AF
(01342) 327947
crowneastgrinstead.com/

Recently refurbished and renamed back to The crown after 20 years as Bar Kuba. There are now carpets on the floor and only two TVs for sport. New menu and better selection of cask ales. Also planning to serve breakfast. You will find two r...
Dorset Arms

58 High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3DE
(01342) 316363
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/west-sussex/d...

Large pub in East Grinstead High Street with an extensive single,circular bar divided into various seating areas including zones with sofas and soft furnishings and an area suitable for families and children. A real ale festival is held ann...
East Grinstead Social & Ex Services Club

4 Station Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1DJ
None

Officially called East Grinstead Social & Ex Services Club on all planning & licensing applications since 1986 but it was signed as Royal British Legion East Grinstead Ex Service Men & Women's Club until after June 2011. Little on-line info...
East Grinstead Working Mens Club

Queens Hall, Queens Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1BE

There's little on-line information about this club. Queens Hall was set at the back of this plot of land where the car park and rear part of Queen's Court is now.
Engine Room

The Old Mill, 45 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1AW
(01342) 327145
theengineroomeg.com/

Located up a path between the shops close to Whitehall bus stop in London Road. The pub is a downstairs labyrinth of small seating areas, good for small groups to hold conversations. There is live music once a month on a Thursday evening, a...
Guinea Pig

Holtye Avenue, East Grinstead, RH19 3EQ

This pub commemorates the plastic surgery unit at the Queen Victoria Hospital for burned Spitfire pilots. Plastic surgery was pioneered by Sir Archibald McIndoe at the hospital. The pub’s artifacts, at the time the pub was closed, were take...
Old Dunnings Mill

Dunnings Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4AT
(01342) 821080
olddunningsmill.co.uk

The pub is in a building that dates back to the 15th century, and was originally a mill. It was originally converted into a pub in 1970, and it has been adapted and extended over the years to give a cosy and welcoming pub owned by Harveys o...
Open Arms

51 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BT
07515 551592

A sports bar situated in what was previously an ink cartridge shop, and before that a TV rental shop. Serves cask ale directly from stillage behind the bar. Also serves KeyKeg beers and Rattler cider. Seating out the front.
Prince of Wales

Lingfield Road, East Grinstead, RH19 2EQ

Prince of Wales, East Grinstead
Railway Tavern

112 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1EP
(01342) 410306
therailwayeastgrinstead.co.uk/

Busy town pub, with music, live sports, pool tables and darts. On main road on edge of town centre with garden that faces out on to the main street.
Rose & Crown

65 High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3DD

The Rose & Crown was comfortably refurbished during 2012 with a series of separate seating areas. The main emphasis is on food but musical events are held here, mainly jazz evenings. The present Rose & Crown was built by Ind Coope and finis...
Ship Inn

Ship Street, East Grinstead, RH19 4EG
(01342) 830822
shipinneastgrinstead.co.uk/

Large pub with two large bars, built in the Dutch style towards the end of the 19th century just off the High Street. Young's seasonal beers are served along side Harvey's Sussex Best and St Austell Proper Job.
Sportsman

9-11 Canteloupe Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3BE
(01342) 459541

Small pub down side road off the High Street. A main bar and a 'snug'. Upstairs is a large room for families or meetings. Quiet pub and a meeting place for the locals who welcome strangers. There is a small outside area to the rear of the p...
Sussex Arms

30 West Street, East Grinstead, RH19 4EQ
(01342) 322979
sussexarms.co.uk

This pub is popular with younger customers and caters for their interests. On Friday evenings there is karaoke and sometimes live bands.The pub is usually closed on Sundays but may occasionally open if demand is sufficient.There is a single...