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Local Area
East Sussex has more
woodland than any other county, making it a wonderful place to
explore during your holiday. To the north of Fair Oak Farm is extensive woodland.
There are plenty of tiny Saxon flint stone churches and timbered
country pubs dotted throughout the picturesque villages nestling at
the foot of the Downs. Some of the UK's finest castles, beautiful gardens, National
Trust properties, family attractions and of course, the wonderful
Ashdown Forest - ideal for walking, horse riding and cycling - can be found in the region.
There are plenty of places to visit and activities whether you are a
couple, family or group.
 The countryside
surrounding Mayfield and the farm's valley is breathtaking with small hilltop villages
and rolling meadows, great for horse riding, walking and cycling.
There are many well publicised and stunning bridle paths, public
footpaths and cycle routes nearby. Our OS map reference is TQ
622 262. The popular Cuckoo Trail and Bewl Water are not far from the farm.
His and hers mountain bikes are available for hire.
Within a mile from the farm you will also find a superb trout
fishery, set up by Roger Daltrey over 25 years ago. Also within
close proximity are plenty of golf courses and fishing locations. Nearby activities include ballooning,
paragliding, rock climbing, paint ball, motor sports, dry ski
slopes, motor sports, heritage gardens, enchanted forests, steam
trains, cider making and lots more. The nearby Bewl Water offers sailing, canoeing, climbing, power
boating and lots more for all the family. Local attractions
include:
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Batemans, Burwash
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Hever Castle
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Scotney Castle
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Historic Pantiles,
Tunbridge Wells
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Groombridge Place
Enchanted Gardens
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Lewes Castle
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Anne of Cleves
House, Lewes
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 The nearest small shopping centre is
Heathfield about 4 miles to the south, with the nearest large town
Tunbridge Wells about 8 miles north.
There
are plenty of farmers markets nearby. The coastal towns of
Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings are within a 30 minute drive.
Fair Oak Farm is only 2.5 miles from Mayfield.
Mayfield village has a beautiful high
street, raised red brick pavements and a good range of shops. The
village sign shows the figure of a young woman and children in a
flower covered meadow, illustrating the Saxon origin of the village
name, Maghefeld, or Maid's Field.
Mayfield and the local area offers a wonderful range of local pubs,
restaurants and tea rooms.
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