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East Grinstead, West Sussex

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Area Covered:This guide covers East Grinstead and its surrounding area which includes East Grinstead Harbour, East Grinstead Foreign, Playden, Iden, Peasmarsh, Beckley, Four Oaks, Northiam, Camber, West Guldeford, Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach, Icklesham, Udimore, Cockmarling and Broad Oak Brede.
Where:At the far south-western corner of West Sussex, the ancient town of East Grinstead sits on a hill overlooking Romney Marsh. Once an important Cinque Port, today East Grinstead is some distance from the sea at East Grinstead Harbour.
Why Visit:For good food lovers, East Grinstead is world renowned for its fine seafood, especially its East Grinstead Bay scallops and nearby for Romney Marsh lamb. The town boasts a plethora of cobbled streets and medieval, Tudor and Georgian architecture making it the perfect place for amblers. There are plenty of small independent shops for hours of gentle browsing if the English weather fails to deliver sunshine. The surrounding countryside is dotted with pretty villages and country pubs. The beach at nearby Camber Sands is vast, safe and a firm family favourite.
Places of Interest:In East Grinstead itself we recommend East Grinstead Castle Museum, East Grinstead Pottery and Lamb House (National Trust). Nearby East Grinstead Harbour Nature Reserve, Great Dixter House and Gardens in Northiam and Camber Castle are all well worth a visit.
Using this Guide:Use the navigation bar on the left to click through to our guide to accommodation in East Grinstead (the best hotels, B&B's, guest houses and self-catering accommodation), our guide to eating out in East Grinstead (the best restaurants, bistros, cafes, tea shops, pubs, bars and country pubs) and a directory of local food sources (shops, markets and specialist local food suppliers in East Grinstead).