This page highlights prominent South-East clubs that are a practical trip from Tunbridge Wells but fall outside our catchment and aren’t in Kent. If our club night doesn’t suit—or you’d like extra chess—these are strong nearby options.
For our local catchment towns, see Chess in the Area.
For Kent clubs specifically, see Chess in Kent.
Featured clubs
- Hastings & St Leonards Chess Club
Historic club with its own premises and year-round activity.
https://www.hastingschess.club/ - Crowborough Chess Club (East Sussex)
Friendly Friday club; active in the Mid-Sussex League.
https://www.crowboroughchess.org/ - Eastbourne Chess Club
Established Sussex club with internal events and league teams.
https://eastbournechessclub.org.uk/ - Brighton & Hove Chess Club
One of the largest clubs in Sussex; strong calendar and teams.
https://brightonandhovechessclub.org/ - Uckfield Chess
Growing local scene with regular club nights and events.
https://sites.google.com/view/uckfieldchess/ - Haywards Heath Chess Club
Long-running Mid-Sussex club with active internal competitions.
https://haywardsheathchessclub.wordpress.com/ - Horsham Chess Club
Well-known Sussex club with multiple teams and a busy programme.
https://www.horshamchessclub.org.uk/
Notes
- Times/venues can change—please check each club’s site before travelling.
- If you’re in Tonbridge, also see our local guidance: Tonbridge.