| there's also a beer garden. pets are welcome for a fee. distinctive touches include 4-poster beds and bunk beds. amenities include free breakfast and parking. set in a rural village, this traditional inn with rooms is a 5-minute walk from the south of england showground, 2 miles from wakehurst place gardens and 7 miles from the bluebell railway heritage line. . the cosy pub offers english dining, and has beamed ceilings, exposed bricks and fireplaces. the 7 relaxed rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 3
British Wildlife Centre (18 min)
40 British wildlife species in indoor and outdoor enclosures, with informative talks from keepers. Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens (24 min)
Woodlands with a Victorian rock garden, a dollhouse museum & wine tastings, plus a wallaby colony. Ashdown Forest (17 min)
Sprawling nature area & fictional home of A. A. Milne children's book character, Winnie the Pooh. Go Ape Crawley (22 min)
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. National Trust - Nymans (17 min)
Plants from around the world, plus a plant centre, guided walks/talks and children's activities. Wakehurst (3 min)
Country estate with tree collections, woodland, lakes, formal gardens and seed conservation centre. Borde Hill Garden (8 min)
Large area of formal gardens, parkland and trees, with a smart English restaurant and cafe. The Llama Park (16 min)
Llamas, alpacas and reindeer in parkland enclosures, plus an adventure playground and a restaurant. Ouse Valley Viaduct (8 min) Tilgate Park (23 min)
Woods, lakes & play area with a nature center & walled garden (dogs allowed off-lead in some areas). Ardingly Reservoir (13 min)
Picturesque reservoir & nature reserve known for walking trails, picnic areas & diverse birdlife. Bluebell Railway (17 min)
An 1880's station with steam engines on display, a museum & gift shop on a heritage railway line. Ditchling Beacon (25 min)
Grassy, 248m-tall chalk hill with panoramic views, walking paths & the remains of an Iron Age fort. National Trust - Standen (15 min)
Arts and Craft Movement house with a formal garden, woodland estate, daily events and a gift shop. National Trust - Sheffield Park and Garden (16 min)
Large park with rare mature trees and shrubs, dramatic seasonal flower shows and 4 lakes. | 
