Author: Forest Row
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Hospice in the Weald – Open Gardens Season
Explore some of the best-kept secret gardens in West Kent and East Sussex with the Hospice in the Weald Open Gardens Season.
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Tablehurst Farm Spring Celebrations
Tablehurst Farm’s Lambing Days are a series of open day at the community farm, with stalls, music, food and farm walks to celebrate the flock’s lambing in the fields.
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Forest Row Compost Club
Forest Row is leading the charge in an ambitious effort to roll out community composting clubs across our Wealden.
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Forest Row Christmas Trail 2024
On Saturday 7th December, embark on a trail through Forest Row and join the community for some festive Christmas cheer!
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Forest Row Hotels: Where to stay in Forest Row
An overview of hotels in and around Forest Row, East Sussex.
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Forest Row featured in the film The Collector (1965)
The centre of Forest Row Village, including Forest Row Village Hall, features in the closing scene of The Collector.
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President John F Kennedy visits Forest Row (1963)
Forest Row’s history goes back centuries, but it’s the visit of one of the 20th centuries most famous politicians that made the biggest headlines.
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The Frow Ride 2024
The Frow Ride is a cycling event for children, starting at the Scout Hut, heading along the Forest Way towards Hartfield, then back again. Choose your own distance, whether it’s 2 or 12km.
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Forest Row’s Second Life on BBC Radio 4’s Cafe Hope
Second Life in Forest Row started after the local tip was closed, acting as a hub and meeting place for the village.
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Forest Row Big Model Village
Build a large-room sized cardboard model of Forest Row and discuss how we might improve the village.
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Forest Row Community Contacts
Key community contacts for Forest Row and the surrounding areas, including councils, MPs, doctors, hospitals, bus, train, taxis, water, gas and power suppliers.
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Second Life, Forest Row’s Community Shop
Second Life, Forest Row’s Community Shop, sells, gifts, repurposes, repairs, recycles and collaborates with local artists who reimagine and upcycle donations.
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Kidbrooke Park Music Festival 2024
Kidbrooke Park Music Festival 2024 takes place on 2-3 November 2024 and promises an eclectic mix of outstanding, international musicians combined with art and more.
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We Grow Forest Row
We Grow connects people who want to grow their own food together with other people in their local area.
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Forest Row Repair Cafe
The Forest Row Repair Cafe aims to help reduce waste by encouraging a repair culture in our community. A repair can save time, money and waste.
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Forest Row Shed Project
The Forest Row Shed Project aims to establish a hub for people of all ages to get together in a creative, safe environment to build and repair things, assist others, and form new connections.
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Growing a circular economy in Forest Row
Forest Row has an increasing number of people who are fixing, repairing, sharing and growing food.
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The sale of Ashdown Forest
The story of the fundraising campaign in 1987 to enable East Sussex County Council to purchase the freehold of Ashdown Forest and save it for posterity.
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Tablehurst Farm
Tablehurst Farm is a community-owned, biodynamic farm situated in the heart of East Sussex that has adopted sustainable agricultural practices.
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Plawhatch Farm
Plawhatch Farm is a community-oriented, biodynamic farm located in the picturesque countryside of West Sussex, England. This article delves into the farm’s rich history, operational methodologies, community involvement, and commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. History Plawhatch Farm’s origins date back several decades, with a significant transformation occurring in the early 1990s when the farm adopted…
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Forest Row Market
Forest Row Market is a vibrant and community-focused market located in the village of Forest Row, East Sussex.
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Forest Row Community Centre
Forest Row Community Centre serves as a pivotal hub for the residents of Forest Row, a picturesque village located in East Sussex, England. Known for its vibrant community and rich cultural heritage, Forest Row has long embraced the ethos of sustainability, community engagement, and cultural enrichment. The Community Centre, situated at the heart of this…
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Brambletye House
Brambletye House, also known as Brambletye Castle, is a historic ruin located in the county of East Sussex, England, near the village of Forest Row. The remnants of this once grand house stand as a poignant reminder of the architectural and historical richness of the region. History Brambletye House was constructed in the early 17th…
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Ashdown Forest
Ashdown Forest is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the county of East Sussex, England, covering an area of approximately 6,500 acres.
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Weir Wood Reservoir
Weir Wood Reservoir is a 280-acre body of water located near Forest Row in East Sussex.
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Forest Way
The Forest Way is a 10-mile traffic-free shared-use path in the heart of the beautiful East Sussex countryside, running from East Grinstead to Groombridge, via Forest Row.
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Forest Row Station
Forest Row railway station opened on 1 October 1866. After serving the community for over a century, the station was closed to passengers on 2 January 1967.
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The History of Forest Row Village Hall
Freshfield Hall in Forest Row is the heart of this lively community.
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Forest Row Community Fridge
The Forest Row Community Fridge is a community initiative in Forest Row, East Sussex, that redistributes fresh surplus food.
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The History of Forest Row
An expansive history of Forest Row, following its development over the centuries changes in land use, and the evolving character of this historic East Sussex village.
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Frow Show 2024
In March 2024 the Frow Show returns to Springhill Farm, next to the Weirwood Reservoir on the outskirts of Forest Row for a three-week run.
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Forest Row Festival 2024
The Forest Row Festival takes place 14-16 June 2024, with music and performances on Forester’s Green in the heart of Forest Row.
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