Forest Row
Built-up area in Wealden, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.094, 0.043 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 43 34 |
| Population: | 3,704 |
| Dialling code: | 01342 (East Grinstead) |
Forest Row is a village and civil parish in the district of Wealden, East Sussex, England, set on the southern edge of Ashdown Forest. It blends Victorian and later development around a compact high street of independent shops and cafés, and functions both as a local service centre and a commuter base for nearby towns.
The village has a distinctive cultural feel, with a long‑standing Steiner school, a visible alternative and wellness scene and regular community events and markets; its proximity to heathland and ancient woodland makes it a popular spot for walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and small-scale tourism. Economic life is largely small businesses, agriculture and visitor services, underpinned by active local conservation and community groups.
Postcode districts covering Forest Row
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Sutton 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Crawley 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Croydon 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Eastbourne 24 miles38.6 km
- Maidstone 24 miles38.6 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Reigate 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Redhill 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Horsham 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Banstead 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Leatherhead 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashurst Wood Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Upper Hartfield Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- East Grinstead Herontye Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- East Grinstead Ashplats Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Hartfield Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- East Grinstead Town Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- East Grinstead Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Chelwood Gate Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Sharpthorne Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Chelwood Common Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- East Grinstead Baldwins Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Forest Row
RH18 5BS, RH18 5HQ, RH18 5DB, RH18 5FW, RH18 5EA, RH18 5JT, RH18 5NB, RH18 5GS, RH18 5BN … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 10.5 miles16.9 km
- London City Airport 28.5 miles45.8 km
- East Grinstead Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Kingscote Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
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Schools in Forest Row
- Forest Row C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Michael Hall School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Lingfield Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Wakehurst Place Garden Gardens 6 miles9.7 km
- Wakehurst Place Estate 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Penshurst Place Historic site 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Hurst Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Broadfield Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 11.6 miles18.7 km
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 12 miles19.3 km
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Saint Leonards Forest Forest 12.9 miles20.7 km