May and September. May has long daylight, mild temperatures (highs around 16-18°C), and the town’s gardens and surrounding Ashdown Forest are at thei…
April and October. April can be showery but has cheaper rooms (often 15-20% below August rates), and the Bluebell Railway’s steam…
Go in May or September for the best weather and fewest crowds; budget travellers should aim for October or late April.