The family friendly festival right in the heart of Crowborough
We’re delighted to welcome you to the first Crowborough Community Festival celebrating its landscape and cultural heritage with events to appeal to all ages throughout the month of May 2017.
Crowborough folk appreciate its unique position on ‘Top of the Weald’ and delight in the special beauty of the Ashdown Forest as well as the wonderful green spaces around the town. This gives Crowborough a unique appeal attracting not only those who enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle but writers and artists who have been inspired by the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was one such writer who moved to Crowborough in 1907 and lived in the town for over 23 years. Whilst living at Windlesham Manor, Conan Doyle wrote his most famous adventure story The Lost World, an exciting tale of exploration, danger, dinosaurs and survival.
It was said that a fossilised footprint of an Iguanodon, found in a quarry near his home fired Conan Doyle’s imagination and The Lost World was the result. 
True or not, The Lost World became a worldwide success and generations have continued to be enthralled by dinosaurs. All the family will be able to enjoy their very own Lost World experience as the Crowborough Community Festival kicks off on Monday 1 May. We hope all Crowborough residents will get behind the festival and support the varied events on offer and do their bit to establish it as an exciting and fun addition to the cultural life of the town.
Creative ideas or suggestions for new events are always welcome.