🇬🇧 East Grinstead, United Kingdom
The Crown
📍 35, High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3AF
Photo: official website
Your stay — The Crown
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parish Church of St. Swithun's (89 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: West Street Baptist Church (197 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (289 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Moat URC (941 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Brooklands Park — 922 m · ~12 min walk
East Grinstead Museum — 85 m · ~1 min walk
Chequer Mead — 377 m · ~5 min walk
East Court Playground — 819 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 748 m · ~9 min walk
Judges Close Pharmacy — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Market Square — 36 m · ~1 min walk
East Grinstead — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots which charge poor rates and fees.
Contactless cards and mobile pay widely accepted in shops, pubs, and restaurants; some small stalls or taxis still prefer cash.
Round up the bill or leave 10% at table-service restaurants; not expected in taxis or for hotel staff (optional for good service).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local cafe or fast-food chain around £2-3.
A sandwich or hot meal deal from a supermarket cafe or bakery for £4-6.
Main course at a pub or budget chain restaurant for £10-14.
Market stalls in the town centre on certain days (e.g., Friday/Saturday) offer pies, wraps or sandwiches from £4-8.
Common budget supermarkets include Aldi, Lidl, and Iceland.
High-street chains like Primark or Matalan in the town centre or nearby retail parks.
A day bus pass with Metrobus or Stagecoach costs around £5-6; from Gatwick, a bus or train is cheaper than a taxi.
Buy groceries from budget supermarkets instead of eating out every meal; use a Railcard for discounted train fares; look for fixed-price lunch menus at pubs.
Good to know — East Grinstead
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
East GrinsteadFor non-emergency police matters in East Grinstead, call 101. The nearest hospital with A&E is Queen Victoria Hospital (Holtye Road, RH19 3DZ, 01342 414000). For non-urgent medical advice, dial 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in East Grinstead, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Crown
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 748 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Judges Close Pharmacy — 172 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →East Grinstead Station → Grinstead Lodge Guest House (Park Road stop)
💡 Ask the driver for a 'day saver' ticket at £4.50 if you plan on local trips—covers all Metrobus routes in East Grinstead.
Heathrow Airport → East Grinstead Bus Station
💡 Get off at 'East Grinstead, Crown Road' stop—it's a 5-minute walk up the hill to the guest house. Book online 24h ahead for the £9.50 advance fare.
Gatwick Airport → Grinstead Lodge Guest House
💡 Use 'Cabbies' app for a fixed price of £27 to the lodge—cheaper than flagging one down. Cash only for some drivers, so carry £5–10 notes.
Gatwick Airport → East Grinstead Station
💡 Buy an off-peak return if you're not commuting; it's about £3 cheaper. Station is a 10-minute walk downhill to the guest house—or take the 272 bus if luggage is heavy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Crown?
Check-in at The Crown is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Crown?
A sandwich or hot meal deal from a supermarket cafe or bakery for £4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Crown?
A day bus pass with Metrobus or Stagecoach costs around £5-6; from Gatwick, a bus or train is cheaper than a taxi.
Top Attractions in East Grinstead
💡 Look for the carved medieval misericords under the choir stalls – they're detailed and easy to miss.
💡 Allow 30–45 minutes. The volunteer stewards know their stuff and will dig out extra material if you ask.
💡 The hospital café is open to the public and does a solid tea for under £1.50.
💡 Park at the Haywards Heath Road car park (free) for a ten-minute walk to the 'Gills Lap' viewpoint, which clearly matches the E.H. Shepard drawings.
💡 Skip the house if on a budget. The garden and the meadow trails give you the best of the estate for a fraction of the price.