Gravetye Manor Things to do

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Activities nearby 8

Local area 12

Local gardens 16

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Before you depart 32

Glyndebourne 34

Gravetye Members Club 36

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Surrender yourself to centuries of inspiration...

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At GravetyeGravetye’speaceandseclusionmeanswhetheryouwanttorelaxwithagoodbookortakeastrollinthebeautifulgardenstherearestillanumberof thingsyoucandoontheestate.

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The Weirwood Walk

Thisisafairlyenergetic,circularwalkof 8km(5miles)takinginStoneFarmRocks,theReservoirNatureReserveandtheBluebellRailway.

The Standen Walk

Thefullcircularwalkis11kms(7miles)andisthelongestfromthehotel.

ItaffordsanopportunitytovisittheNationalTrustpropertyatStanden-aninterestingbuildingdesignedbyarchitectPhilipWebbforaprosperousLondonSolicitor.

The‘arts&crafts’hillsidegardensoffermagnificentviewsoverthereservoirandlocalcountryside.

The Cat Walk

TheCatInnisapleasantEnglishcountrypubservingalargerangeof beverages.

Thecurrentbuildingdatesfromthe16thcenturyandhadareputationasasmugglershaunt.

Thefullcircularwalkis5.5kms(3½miles)andwilltake70–90minutes,plusstops.

The Kew Walk

Thisisalinearwalkof 5.5kms(3½miles)eachwayandwilltake75–90minutes.

AnopportunitytovisitWakehurstPlace(KewRoyalBotanicGardens)andtheMillenniumSeedbank.

TheroutepassestheCatInnatWestHoathlyandthePriestHouse.

Exploring by footWehaveplannedsomewonderfulwalksinthelocalarea,rangingfrom30minutestoover4hours.Welliesareavailableforall!

Forfurtherdetailscontactreceptionforrelevantmaps.

WakehurstPlace

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At GravetyeCroquetWilliamRobinson’splayground,wherelocalchildrenusedtodanceonhisbirthdayandstilldotocommemoratehisspecialday,isagreatspotforfuncroquetinthesummer.

Thelocationandviewmakeitawonderfulplacetoenjoyagamewithfamilyandfriends

Noreservationisrequired–itsfirstcomefirstserved!

Land Rover ToursDiscoverSussexandKentinthecomfortof ourchauffeurdrivenlandrover,completewithexpertguide.

It’stheperfectwaytoseewhattheareahastooffer,justtelluswhereyouwouldliketogoandwewilltakeyouthere.

Alternativelywecanhelpplansuitabledaytripsdependingontheamountof timeyouhaveavailable.

Wecanalsooffercollections/transferstoairportsandports(SouthamptonandDover)orotherjourneysthatyoumaywishtomakesuchasintoLondonortoGlyndebourne.

Pre-bookingisessential,pleasecontactourreceptionteamforfurtherinformation.

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Afternoon TeaWhynotenjoytheGravetyeAfternoonTeaduringyourstayeitherinfrontof thefireorrelaxinginthegarden.

Teaisavailablesevendaysaweekfrom3.00pmuntil6.00pm.

ForfurtherdetailsandtomakeareservationpleasecontactReception.

PicnicsToaideintheplanningof yourdaywecanarrangelightpicnicsof sandwiches,freshfruitandcakes/biscuitswhichcanbeeateneitherwithinthegroundsatGravetyeorcanbetakenforadaytrip.

‘ToGo’PicnicBoxescanalsobearrangedforwhenyoudepartthehotel.

Deer StalkingIndividualdeerstalkingcanbeorganisedbypriorarrangementontheGravetyeEstate.

Pleasespeaktoourreceptionteamforfurtherdetails.

Functions and EventsWeholdeventsthroughouttheyearwhichincludetoursof thegarden,floraldemonstrationsandlunch/dinnereventswithguestspeakersonwineandothertopics.Oureventscheduleisavailablefromreception.

Classic heritage running through the Sussex countryside...

TheBluebellRailway

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Activities nearbyWhilstpeaceandtranquilityprevailatGravetye,thereisstillplentytoseeanddointhearea.Whetherit’sgolf,horseridingorarideonasteamengine,wearesureyouwillbecharmedbythispicturesquecornerof Sussex…

RoyalAshdownForestGolf Club SussexPolo AshdownForest- Homeof WinniethePooh

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Activities nearbyGolfRoyal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

Foundedin1888,itisrankedbyGolf Worldasoneof thetop100clubsintheBritishIsles

Withina20minutedriveof Gravetye,speaktoourreceptionteamduringyourstaytoreceivepreferentialrates.

www.royalashdown.co.ukTelephone: (01342) 822018

East Sussex National Golf Club

TheyhavetwostunningChampionshipcoursestheyhavehostedtwoEuropeanOpens.

ThecourseislocatedjustoutsideUckfield(40minutesdrive).

Opendailyfrom8.00amwitheighteenholestaking4½hourstocomplete.

www.eastsussexnational.co.uk Telephone: (01825) 880256

Hireof clubscanbearrangedwithbothgolf clubs.Othergolf coursesarewithin30minutesdriveof theManoraswell.

Bluebell RailwayAheritageSteamRailwayrunningthroughthegloriousSussexcountrysidewithastationonGravetye’sdoorstep.

Asthenamesuggests,attherighttimeof yearswathesof bluebellslinethetracks.

WilliamRobinsonhimself wouldthrowbulbsfromthemovingtraintoencouragetheflowers.

TherailwayrunsfromKingscote(attheendof VowelsLane–twentyminutewalkfromtheManor)toSheffieldParkviaHorstedKeynes.

Thereareseveraleventsheldthroughouttheyear.

Ashdown Forest6500acresof HighWealdAreaof OutstandingNaturalBeauty,agreatplaceforwalkingandenjoyingspectacularviewsovertheSussexcountryside.

Alsoknowntheworldoverasthe‘home’of Winnie-the-Pooh.

VisitthefamousPoohBridgenearthevillageof Hartfield,only15minutesbycarfromGravetyeManor.

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ShootingTheareaboastssomefinegameshootingintheWinter.

Ourreceptionteamwillbehappytoassistif youhaveanyquestions.

Horse RidingHorseridingcanbearrangedforbeginnersorthemoreexperiencedrideronAshdownForest.

Hacksareforonehour.

HorseridingcanalsobearrangedontheForestryCommissionlandsurroundingGravetyeaswell.

Thislocalstablesislocatedinthevillageof WestHoathly.

PoloSussex Polo

Aprofessionalandwelcomingclub.

Idealforplayerswantinghighstandardsof lowgoalpoloortolearntoplayinarelaxedandfriendlyatmosphereallyearround.

Onlya10minutedrivefromGravetyeManor.

SpaTheatmosphereatUtopiaSpaisoneof puretranquility,withmarbleandgranitedesigns,subterraneanplungepools,domedceilingsandGreciancolumns.

Only5minutesbycarfromGravetyeManor

Pleasespeaktoourreceptionteamduringyourstaytoreceivepreferentialrates.

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Surrounded by picturesque village beauty...

EastGrinstead

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Local areaNestledintheSussexCountryside,meansthatGravetyeissurroundedbyprettytownsandvillages.Discovervillagegreens,antiquesshopsandperiodarchitectureallwithinashortwalkordrive…

Brighton TunbridgeWells London

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Local areaVillagesWest Hoathly (10 minutes)

ThisistheclosestvillagetoGravetyeandisathirtyminutewalkonfoot.

ThevillageishometoTheCatpuboppositeStMargaretsChurchandthePriestHouse.

Thepriesthouseisnowamuseumandistheonly15thcenturyWealdenhouseopentothepublic.

OpenMarchtoOctober.

Lindfi eld (20 minutes)

Justnorthof thetownof HaywardsHeaththevillagegainednationalnotorietywhenithadtowithdrawfromtheBestKeptVillageinallof Sussexcompetitiontogivetheothervillagesachance!

Agenuinelyprettyvillagewithseveraldozenfineoldhousessomedatingbacktothe14thcentury.

Forest Row (20 minutes)

Thisvillageislocatedontheoutskirtsof AshdownForestalongwithA22justsouthof EastGrinstead.

Thevillagehasawiderangeof smallshops.

Thevillageof HartfieldisonlyashortdistancewaywhereAAMilnelivedwhilewritingthefamousWinne-the-Poohstories.

EastGrinstead

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TownsEast Grinstead (10 minutes)

Thisistheclosesttowntothehotelandalthoughacommercialtownitshighstreetboastsoneof thelongeststreetsof 14thcenturytimberframedtudorbuildingsintheUK.

OthernotablebuildingsincludeSackvilleCollegebuiltin1609.

ThisiswheretheChristmasCarol“GoodKingWenceslas”waswrittenbyJohnMasonNeale.

TheGreenwichMeridianrunsthroughthegroundsof thehistoric1769EastCourtnowthehomeof theTownCouncil.

Tunbridge Wells (45 minutes)

ThishistorictownistheonlySpatownintheSouthEastof England.

ThetownshistoricpastisreflectedverymuchinitsarchitecturefromelegantRegencyvillastolargeVictorianhouses.

YoucaneithervisitthehistoricPantileswalkwayorenjoysomeretailtherapyinthewidevarietyof shops.

CitiesBrighton (45 minutes)

Brightonisoneof themostculturaldiversecitiesinEngland.Theattractionsof thePierandthebeachfrontagainstthestunningheritageof theRoyalPavilionandRegencyArchitecture.Shoppinginthecitycanrangefromtheretrochicof theNorthLanestoexclusiveantiques,jewelleryandinspirationalart.

London

CentralLondonisonlyanhourstrainrideawayandyoumaydecideyouwishtospendadaytouringthecityorperhapsvisitingthemanyattractionsorattendingashowinthevibranttheatredistrict.

Receptionwillbemorethanhappytoassistwithanyarrangementsyouwouldliketomake.

www.visitlondon.com

Brighton

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The epitome of English plantmanship...

GreatDixter

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Local gardensWithsomanyimportantgardenscloseby,GravetyeManorisagardenloversparadise!Overleaf areafewof theimportantonestowhetyourappetite…

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Local gardens High Beeches Gardens(9milesfromGravetye)

HighBeechesGardens-atranquilandbeautifulwoodlandandwatergardenintheWilliamRobinsonstyle.

Excellentspringcolourandfragrance,thewildflowermeadowflowersinJuneandsomeof thebestautumncolourinSussex.

www.highbeeches.com

Telephone: (01444) 400589

Sheffield Park (11milesfromGravetye)

SheffieldPark-Magnificentexampleof a‘Capability’Brownlandscapedgarden,stretchingover120acresandincorporatingfourlakes,waterfallsandcascades.

Thereisaprofusionof colourallyearround,frombluebellsinthespringtotreesinspectacularautumncolours.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffi eld

Telephone: (01825) 790231

Wakehurst Place (4milesfromGravetye)

Openthroughouttheyear,Wakehurstisthecountryestateof theRoyalBotanicGardens,Kew.

Thisbeautifulbotanicgardenisinternationallysignificant,forbothitscollectionsanditsvitalscientificresearchandplantconservation.

TheMillenniumSeedbankisamustwhenvisiting.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wakehurst-place

Telephone: (01444) 894066

Borde Hill Gardens (8milesfromGravetye)

BordeHillGardens-Describedas‘Oneof thecountry’strulygreatgardens’byCountryLifemagazine,theformalgardenisplantedasdistinctive‘rooms’,eachofferinganabundanceof colourandinterestthroughouttheseasons.

www.bordehill.co.uk Telephone: (01444) 450326

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Nymans (14milesfromGravetye)

ThreethingsmakethegardenatNymansspecial:thebeautiful,theatricaldesign,asuperlativeplantcollection,gatheredfromaroundtheworld,andtheelevatedpositionwhichofferswonderfulviewsoverSussex.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

Telephone: (01444) 405250

Sissinghurst Castle Gardens (32milesfromGravetye)

Thecreationof VitaSackville-WestandherhusbandSirHaroldNicolson.

Aseriesof small,enclosedgardenrooms,intimateintheirscaleandromanticintheiratmosphere,givingimmensepleasureandinspirationthroughtheirsuperbdesignandoutstandingcolourcombinationsthroughouttheseasons.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst

Telephone: (01580) 710700

Pashley Manor(32milesfromGravetye)

PashleyManorisaquintessentialEnglishgarden,offeringasumptuousblendof romanticlandscaping,imaginativeplantingsandfineoldtrees,fountains,springsandlargeponds.

www.pashleymanorgardens.comTelephone: (01580) 200888

Great Dixter(45milesfromGravetye)

Thebirthplaceof ChristopherLloyd:gardener,writer,journalist.Oneof thefinestexamplesof Arts&CraftsgardensintheSouthEast

www.greatdixter.co.uk Telephone: (01797) 252878

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Enchantment and history of a bygone era...

HeverCastle

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Historic housesAswithmanypartsof England,wehavenumeroushistorichousesandcastlesintheareatovisit,belowareafewof note,buttherearesomanymoreplacestodiscover…

Standen Chartwell BrightonPavilion

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Historic housesStanden(5milesfromGravetye)

Datingfromthe1890’sandcontainingoriginalMorris&Cofurnishingsanddecorations,Standensurvivestodayasaremarkabletestimonytotheideasof theArtsandCraftsmovement.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen Telephone: (01342) 323029

Hever Castle (18milesfromGravetye)

HeverCastle-Thiswasthechildhoodhomeof AnneBoleyn,HenryVIII’ssecondwife.

In1903,theestatewasboughtbytheAmericanmillionaire,WilliamWaldorf Astorwhospentanimmenseamountof moneyandimaginationrestoringthecastle.

Oneof themostmagnificentareasof thegardensistheItalianGarden,whichwasdesignedtodisplayAstor’scollectionof Italiansculpture.

Otherattractionsincludethemaze,watermazeand38acrelake.

www.hevercastle.co.uk Telephone: (01732) 865224

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Penshurst Place(18milesfromGravetye)

Oneof England’sgreatestfamilyownedstatelyhomeswithahistorygoingbacksixandahalf centuries.

Amarvelousmixof paintings,tapestriesandfurniturefromthe15th,16thand17thcenturiescanbeseenthroughoutthehouse.

Thegardenswerefirstlaidoutinthe14thcenturyandhavebeendevelopedoversuccessiveyearsbytheSidneyfamilywhofirstcametoPenshurstin1552.

www.penshurstplace.com Telephone: (01892) 870307

Chartwell (24milesfromGravetye)

Thefamilyhomeof SirWinstonChurchillfrom1924untiltheendof hislife.

MuseumandExhibitionroomscontaindisplays,soundrecordingsandsuperbcollectionsof memorabiliafromSirWinston’spoliticalcareer.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell Telephone: (01732) 868381

Brighton Pavilion(30milesfromGravetye)

ThePavilionistheformerseasideresidenceof KingGeorgeVI.

Originallyasimplefarmhouse,in1787architectHenryHollandcreatedaneo-classicalvillaonthesite.

ItwaslatertransformedintoitscurrentIndianstylebyJohnNashbetween1815and1822.

AbreathtakingRegencyPalace.

www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk/RoyalPavilionTelephone: (0300) 0290900

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Historic housesArundel Castle (36milesfromGravetye)

Datingfromthe11thcentury,theCastleisbothancientfortificationandstatelyhomeof theDukesof Norfolkandtheirancestors.

Itistheprincipalresidenceof thepresent18thDukeandDuchessandtheirfamily.

www.arundelcastle.org Telephone: (01903) 882173

Batemans(40milesfromGravetye)

Thiswasthehomeof RudyardKiplingforover30years.

Thishomeinspiredhimtowritesomeof hiswell-lovedworksincludingPuckof PooksHillandRewardsandFairies.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans Telephone: (01435) 882302

Bodiam (48milesfromGravetye)

Thisistheperfectexampleof alatemedievalmoatedcastle.

Enoughof theinteriorsurvivestogiveanimpressionof thecastle.

TherearespiralstaircasesandbattlementstoexploreandlovelyviewsovertheRotherValley.

LocatedanhoursdrivefromGravetyethiswouldbebestcombinedwiththegardensof GreatDixter.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam Telephone: (01580) 830196

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Historic Towns and TripsRye

Althoughanhourandhalf ’sdrivefromthemanor,Ryeisabeautifultownwithamaritimecinqueport.

ThetownoverlookstheRiverRotherandRomneyMarshwithitsenchantingcobbledstreets,MedievalchurchandbeautifullypreservedhistorichousesfromTudorandGeorgianTimes

Canterbury

TheCanterburyskylineisdominatedbythestunningCathedral,theoldestinEngland.

Canterburyissteepedinhistoryandheritagewithstunningarchitecturebutisalsoavibrantandmoderncity.

Althoughitisover1½hoursdrivethereisplentytoseeanddotofillwhatwillbeawonderfuldaytrip.

Alfriston and the Cuckmere Valley

Thebeautifulvillageof AlfristonislocatedadjacenttotheCuckmereRiverwhichmeandersitswaythroughtheSouthDownsbeforeenteringtheseaanExceat,CuckmereHavennexttoSevenSisters.

ThisistheonlyundevelopedrivermouthontheSussexcoast.Youcanenjoyagentlestrollalongtheriverspaths.

Eat, drink and enjoy...

TheCat,WestHoathly

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Eating outIf youwouldlikeachangeof cuisineduringyourstaywhynottryoneof thefollowingrestaurantsortearooms.If yourequireanyfurtherinformationpleasedonothesitatetocontactReception.

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Eating out The Griffi n

Popularrestaurantandpubformanyyearswithexcellentreputationforgoodlocallysourcedproduce.

Locatedinthevillageof Fletching30minutesdrivesouth.

Perhapsagoodplacetostopif youarereturningfromadaytriptothecoast.

(01825) 722890 www.thegriffi ninn.co.uk

The Coach and Horses

Locatedinthevillageof Danehill(15minutes)ontheedgeof AshdownForestoffersagoodselectionof pubclassicsandlocalales.

(01825) 740369 www.coachandhorses.danehill.biz

Pubs

The Cat

Locatedinthelocalvillageof WestHoathlyif youfeelingenergeticwhynotwalktothispub(30minutesbyfootand10minutesbycar).

VotedBestPubinLondonandSouthEastin2012byBritishPubGuide.

(01342) 810369 www.catinn.co.uk

The Hare & Hounds

LocatedinLingfield(15minutesdrive)fromGravetyeandoffersbothanALaCartemenuanddailyspecialswithlocallysourcedingredients.

(01342) 832351 www.hareandhoundspublichouse.co.uk

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Tea RoomsDuddleswell Tea Rooms

If yourdaytripinvolvesavisittoAshdownForestthenthistearoomisamust.

Home-madescones,cakesandpuddingswithtraditionaltearoomdishesservedwithlooseleaf tea.

Open10.00am–4.45pmbutclosedonTuesdayandWednesdays

(01825) 712126 www.duddleswelltearooms.co.uk

Ashdown Forest Llama Park

Locateddirectlyoff theA22intheAshdownForest.

ThetearoomissituatedwithintheVisitorsCentreof thepark(youdonothavetopaytheadmissiontoenjoyteahere).

FreshlypreparedmealsandAfternoontea.Home-madeFruitsconesareexcellent.

(01825) 712040 www.llamapark.co.uk

Heaven Farm Tea Room

Locatedjustoutsidethevillageof Danehillontheoutskirtsof AshdownForest.

Thisfarmissituatedwith100acresof beautifulparklandwithaBluebellNatureTrailandfarmmuseum.

ThetearoomserveslightlunchesandTraditionalSussexcreamteasareaspeciality.

(01825) 790226 www.heavenfarm.co.uk

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Eating outIndian RestaurantTarana

Thisrestaurantisonly10minutesdrivefromthehotelandoffersawonderfulvarietyof authenticIndiandishesallfreshlyprepared.

In2011Taranawonthe‘BestIndianRestaurant’intheUKasvotedforintheSpiceTimes

(01342) 716363 www.taranarestaurant.co.uk

Chinese RestaurantEmperor

LocatedinFelbridge,10minutesfromthehotel.

Thisisawellestablishedrestaurantwithagoodreputationforitsqualityfood.

(01342) 301388

Thai RestaurantMae Ping

Locatedinthelocaltownof EastGrinstead(10minutesdrive).

FreshlycookeddishesinatraditionalThaiatmosphere.

(01342) 327244 www.maepingthai.co.uk

Italian RestaurantsPizza Express

Situatedinthehistoricpartof EastGrinstead.

ThisrestauranthasaconservatoryleadingtoanAlFrescoareanexttothechurch.

(01342) 313343

Prezzo

Locatedinthehistorichighstreetof EastGrinsteadthisrestaurantoffersagoodchoiceof antipastidishesinadditiontospecialtypizzas.

(01342) 821340

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Spanish RestaurantLa Farola

BasedinEastGrinsteadthisrestaurantoffersauthenticSpanishfoodandwinewithTapasandabar.

(01342) 322399 www.la-farola.co.uk

Japanese RestaurantWabi

ThisrestaurantspecialisesincontemporaryJapanesefinediningwithcocktailbar.

Locatedinthetownof Horshamthisis30minutesdrivefromthehotel.

Thisislistedinthe‘Top100UKBestRestaurant’intheNationalRestaurantAwards2010.

(01403) 788140 www.wabi.co.uk

Portuguese RestaurantAldeia Restaurant

LocatedinForestRowthispopularrestaurantservesdeliciousfreshlyprepareddishes.

Reservationsareessentialtoavoiddisappointment.

(01342) 823521

Bistros/Fine Dining BrasserieJeremy’s at Borde Hill

ContemporaryFineDiningBrasseriesetinaclassicalsettinglocated15minutesdrivefromtheManor.

ClosedSundayevenings/AlldayMonday.

(01444) 441102 www.jeremysrestaurant.co.uk

Limes Bistro

Situatedinthehistoricandpicturesquevillageof Lindfield(20mins).

Contemporarydiningroomwithdailyspecialsusinglocallysourcedproduce.ClosedonSundays.

(01444) 487858 www.limesofl indfi eld.co.uk

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Before you departBeforeyoudeparttheareawhynotvisitoneof thelocalfarmshopstotakehomeareminderof thewonderfulSussexproduce

Tulleys FarmThisfarmisjustoutsidethelocalvillageof TurnersHillandisrenownedforsupplyingoutstandinglocalfoodandhaswonseveralawards.

Opendailyfrom9.00am.

Inadditiontothefarmshoptheyhaveadelicatessen,butcheryandTearoom.

(01342) 718472 www.tulleysfarm.com

Plaw Hatch Farm PlawHatchisa200acrefarmontheedgeof theAshdownForestnearSharpthorne(10minutes).

Theysellawidevarietyof farmproducesuchasdairy,meat,fruitandvegetables,eggsandeventhesheep’swoolinseason.

(01342) 810201

Tablehurst FarmLocatedjustoutsidethevillageof ForestRowthis200acrefarmisprimarilyameatenterpriserearingitsownbeef,cattle,sheep,pigsandpoultry.

Fifteenacresof thelandisgivenovertoanappleorchardwhichproducesJonagoldandElstarapples.

(01342) 823173

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World class opera in the Sussex countryside...

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GlyndebourneGlyndebourne’sfounders,JohnChristieandwifeAudreyMildmay,openedthefirstFestivalin1934.Todaytheworld-renownedauditoriumandstandardsof excellencearetestamenttoJohn’soriginalethos:“Notjustthebestwecandobutthebestthatcanbedoneanywhere”.

GlyndebournecontinuestobeledbytheChristiefamily:John’ssonGeorgesucceededhimin1962andgrandsonGustookoverin2000.

GlyndebourneonTourwasfoundedin1968toenablethecompanytotakeoperaticproductionsaroundtheUK,makingoperamoreaccessibletoeveryone.

TodaytheFestivalrunsfromMaytoAugustwithaprogrammeof sixoperasinaworld-class1,200seatoperahouse.

TogetherwithGlyndebourneonTouritpresentsabout120performanceseachyeartoatotalaudienceof around150,000.

ItsresidentorchestrasaretheLondonPhilharmonicOrchestraandtheOrchestraof theAgeof Enlightenment.

TheOpera’sgenerallycommencelateafternoonanddinneristakeninoneof thefourrestaurantsoryoumaywishtoenjoythegardenwithapicnicarrangedthroughGlyndebourne.

GravetyeManorisaproudCorporateMemberof Glyndebourne.

Thiswonderfulpartnershipmeansthatweareabletooffertheexclusiveopportunitytopurchaseticketswhenbookinganovernightstay.

Selectedperformanceswillbeavailableeachyear.Spacesarelimitedsowerecommendyouregisteryourinterestassoonaspossible!

AndyoucanenhanceyourvisitbybookinganexecutivecarforthejourneytoandfromGlyndebourne.

Glyndebourne and Gravetye Manor

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Relax in timeless elegance and savour top hospitality...

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Gravetye Members ClubWhynotjointodayandstarttoenjoythebenefitsof returningtoGravetye.

AtGravetyeManorweareveryfortunatetowelcomeguestsbackyearafteryear.

TheMembersClubisarewardprogrammeforthosepeoplewhoknowandloveGravetyeasmuchaswedo.

Seebelowforallthefantasticbenefits...

ENTITLEMENTS:•1freenightcanbetakenthroughouttheyearsubjecttoavailability.Dinnermustbetakeninthediningroomandbreakfastwillbechargedastaken.•Therewillbea50%reductionontheroomrateforguestsof jointmemberswhowishtostayovernightwhenthefreenightisbeingredeemed•Plus1freenightforeveryfurther3nightsbooked(effectivelya25%discount)•RestaurantCreditScheme:forevery£500spentintherestaurantyouwillreceivea£50voucherthatcanberedeemedatthehotel.

Forfulltermsandconditions-pleasecontactourReceptionteam.

PRIORITYBOOKING:SeasonalDiningClublunchesanddinnersareheldformembersthroughouttheyear.Eachoccasionisplannedaroundfoodandwineof aparticularcountryorregion.Guestspeakersontheseoccasionsarepersonalities,eitherwithparticularknowledgeof thesubjectaroundwhichtheeveninghasbeenplanned,orpeopleof eminenceintheirownfield.

Membership Fee:AnnualMembershipFee-Couples:£200AnnualMembershipFee-Single:£150

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A hidden gem in the Sussex countryside...

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Where we are5milesfromEastGrinstead12milesfromGatwickAirportstation38milesfromLondon

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A ChartwellB HeverC PenshurstD StandenE Sissinghurst Castle

F High Beeches Gardens

G Wakehurst PlaceH Ashdown ForestI Pashley Manor

Gardens

J NymansK Borde Hill GardensL Bluebell RailwayM Sheffi eld Park

Gardens

N Bateman’sO Bodium CastleP Great DixterQ Arundel Castle