Attractions in Horne & Things to Do in Horne
(and nearby)

British Wildlife Centre (2 Miles)*
In the heart of the East Surrey countryside is the British Wildlife Centre, one of the best places in the country to see and learn about our own wonderful wildlife.
The Old Mill (2 Miles)*
Outwood Windmill, Britain's oldest working windmill, is Listed Grade 1 by English Heritage. It was built in 1665 by Thomas Budgen of Nutfield, and is what is known as a Post Mill.
Saint Hill Manor (4 Miles)*
One of the finest Sussex sandstone buildings in England, Saint Hill Manor was built in 1792 by Gibbs Crawford.
Standen (5 Miles)*
The Victorian family home of Standen is a celebration of all aspects of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Wakehurst Place (7 Miles)*
As well as having an exceptionally fine Elizabethan house, Wakehurst Place has some spectacular gardens which are actually managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Chartwell (8 Miles)*
Visit the home of Sir Winston Churchill and gain an insight into the domestic life of Britain's famous wartime Prime Minister.
Squerryes Court (8 Miles)*
Experience the warm welcome of this beautiful 17th Century manor house, still lived in by the descendants of John Warde who purchased Squerryes from the Earl of Jersey in 1731.
High Beeches Gardens (9 Miles)*
Enjoy twenty acres of enchanting, landscaped, woodland and water gardens.
Quebec House (9 Miles)*
Those who enjoy British military history will particularly appreciate a trip to Quebec House in Kent. It was the birthplace of General James Wolfe who went on to defeat the French at Quebec in 1759.
Nymans Gardens (9 Miles)*
Nymans is a garden for true gardening enthusiasts. It successfully combines the horticultural attributes of a plant collector's garden with a clear design which is easy on the eye.
Emmetts Garden (10 Miles)*
This charming and informal garden at the highest point in Kent was laid out in the late 19th Century., with many exotic and rare trees and shrubs from across the world.
Borde Hill Garden (10 Miles)*
The Stephenson Clarke family moved to Sussex in the 1840's and Stephenson R Clarke purchased Borde Hill in 1893. About 1912 his passion for collecting trees and shrubs began by financing expeditions to the Himalayas and China.
Penshurst Place & Gardens (11 Miles)*
Penshurst Place is one of England's finest historic houses set in the Weald of Kent's peaceful rural landscape.
Groombridge Place Gardens and the Enchanted Forest (11 Miles)*
Welcome to Groombridge, a beautiful wealden valley with an incredible 700 year old history.
Sheffield Park and Garden (11 Miles)*
Sheffield Park may be one National Trust property that cricket lovers will really want to visit. It was the site of the first England v. Australia cricket match in 1884.
Bluebell Railway (12 Miles)*
The Bluebell Railway was the first preserved standard gauge passenger line in the UK. In 1960 it reopened part of the Lewes to East Grinstead line of the old London Brighton and South Coast Railway.
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens (13 Miles)*
Leonardslee is internationally famous for its wonderful display of Rhododendron and Azaleas. In May the gardens are considered to be one of the most magnificent gardens in Europe.
Knole Park (13 Miles)*
Knole Park is just the place to combine a round of golf with a historic and interesting National Trust property.
Horsham Museum (13 Miles)*
Horsham Museum stands out as a place you must visit. Rich in history, it is like no other.
Bocketts Farm Park (14 Miles)*
Set in the beautiful countryside, Bocketts Farm offers a great day out whatever the weather!
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (14 Miles)*
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery shares the special story of the borough of Tunbridge Wells.
Polesden Lacey (14 Miles)*
The gracious Polesden Lacey estate dates back to well before the current house was built. The elegant 19th century mansion was designed by architect Thomas Cubitt.
Whitehall (14 Miles)*
Whitehall was built in around 1500 when Cheam was a rural community of around 300 people, centred around Park Lane and Park Road.
Tonbridge Castle (15 Miles)*
Medieval Gatehouse and Motte and Bailey Castle Grounds.
Crofton Roman Villa (15 Miles)*
The Crofton Roman Villa house was inhabited from about AD140 to 400 and was the centre of a farming estate of about 500 acres.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Horne and things to do in Horne (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

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