East Grinstead Town
Ward in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.123, -0.01 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 39 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01342 (East Grinstead) |
East Grinstead Town sits at the heart of the market town in the district of Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, tucked against the edge of the High Weald and within easy reach of Ashdown Forest. The compact centre is dominated by a long medieval High Street of timber‑framed buildings and historic almshouses such as Sackville College, while its position within the commuter belt makes it a busy local hub for shops, cafés and small businesses.
The area has an unusual and proud modern history: Queen Victoria Hospital gained international recognition for pioneering plastic surgery after the Second World War and the town’s connection with the “Guinea Pig Club” remains an important part of local identity. Tourism from attractions such as the preserved Bluebell Railway, combined with easy access to countryside walking and a lively programme of community events, gives the ward a blend of historic charm and contemporary civic life.
Postcode districts covering East Grinstead Town
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 20.5 miles
- Bexley 24.3 miles
- Sutton 17.8 miles
- Crawley 7.8 miles
- Croydon 16.7 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 12.1 miles
- Dartford 24.3 miles
- Esher 23.1 miles
- Reigate 11.6 miles
- Redhill 10.3 miles
- Horsham 14 miles
- Banstead 16 miles
Neighbouring places
- East Grinstead Built-up area 0.1 miles
- East Grinstead Herontye Ward 0.4 miles
- East Grinstead Ashplats Ward 0.8 miles
- East Grinstead Baldwins Ward 0.9 miles
- Ashurst Wood & East Grinstead South Ward 1.2 miles
- East Grinstead Imberhorne Ward 1.2 miles
- Ashurst Wood Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Dormans Park Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Felbridge Built-up area 2 miles
- Felcourt Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Furnace Wood Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Newchapel Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in East Grinstead Town
RH19 1AE, RH19 9TR, RH19 3BX, RH19 9LX, RH19 4GF, RH19 9QX, RH19 4BF, RH19 9ES, RH19 9HL … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 7.6 miles
- London City Airport 26.5 miles
- East Grinstead Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Kingscote Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near East Grinstead Town Ad
- Gravetye Manor 4 3 miles
- The Wiremill 2.9 miles
- Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club 4 3.3 miles
- The Curious Pig in the Parlour 4 miles
- Ashdown Park Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth 4 5.5 miles
- Alexander House and Utopia Spa 5 2.8 miles
- The Swan at Forest Row 4 2.6 miles
- Woodcock Inn 2.6 miles
- Luna Domes 6.7 miles
Schools in East Grinstead Town
- The Meads Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lingfield Racecourse Recreation 3.2 miles
- Wakehurst Place Garden Gardens 5.2 miles
- Wakehurst Place Estate 5.2 miles
- Broadfield Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles
- Penshurst Place Historic site 9.1 miles
- Hurst Wood Forest 11 miles
- Saint Leonards Forest Forest 11.1 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University - Salomons University 11.2 miles
- Reigate College College 11.6 miles
- Reigate Castle Historic site 11.7 miles
- KCollege - Tonbridge College 12.7 miles
- University of Kent - Tonbridge University 13.1 miles