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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 surrounding countryside is superb 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 Daltry over 25 years ago.  Also within close proximity are plenty of golf courses and fishing locations.  The nearby Bewl Water offers sailing, canoeing, climbing, power boating and lots more for all the family.

Other nearby activities or places to visit include ballooning, paragliding, rock climbing, paint ball, motor sports, dry ski slopes, motor sports, heritage gardens, enchanted forests, steam trains and the ''best small zoo in the UK', Drusillas Park.

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.

The farm only 2.5 miles from Mayfield, a large village with 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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