Beyond Brighton

East Court

Park·East Grinstead

Green Flag, on the meridian

About East Court

East Court is the town council’s home: a mansion in Green Flag grounds with tennis courts and a fairy trail. On its terraces a plaque marks the Greenwich Meridian, so you can stand in both hemispheres at once.

Why it's on our list

  • Meridian plaque
  • Green Flag

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with East Court before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from East Court are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Airports

  1. Gatwick Airport8.3 miCar or taxi 40 min

Location

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