About AFTA

The Ashdown Forest Tourism Association (AFTA)

What is the Ashdown Forest Tourism Association?

AFTA is a business group of around a 100 tourism associated businesses based on or near the Ashdown Forest.

The group was started in 2004 and consists of a wide range of organisations which are listed under the categories of :

Places to Stay – such as Bed and Breakfasts and Camp sites up to 5 Star Hotels
Places to Eat – such as pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and wine bars
Places to Visit – such as farm shops, animal parks and craft centres
Kids Activities - such as Winnie the Pooh
Local Shopping – such as antique and gift shops, farm shops and craft shops
Business Services – such as Printers and Map Makers
Conference Facilities

What are the aims of the group?

What are the benefits of Joining AFTA?

Location and category listing on our website - www.ashdownforest.com
Location. category listing and description of your organisation on our member’s map (20k copies printed annually)
Preferential rate for joint membership with Tourism South East
Free link from our website to members websites
Regular newsletter and members meetings plus joint marketing ventures
Dedicated email and phone support

The AFTA Committee for 2011

John Smith, Perryhill Orchard, Hartfield. T : 078111 05128 E : cidercentre@aol.com (Chairman)
Juliet Murray, Cogcraft Art Studios, Nutley T : 01825 712565 E : juliet@cogcraft.co.uk
Alex Everett, West Meadows B&B, Nutley T : 01825 712434 E : alex.everett@virgin.net
Jacqui Wilcox, Becketts B&B, Cowden, Kent. T : 01342 850514 E : jacqui@becketts-bandb.co.uk
Jenny Sharman, Brambletye Hotel, Forest Row T : 01342 824144 E : jenny@admill.co.uk

For further information about membership of AFTA or for a copy of our new map please contact :

Barbara Hibbart: E : info@ashdownforest.com T : 01435 863091