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Popular places to visit in the East Sussex area
Bodiam Castle is a National Trust property, and is the last classic Castle to be built in Engand. It was built as a coastal defence. It is in a stunning location, with The Castle Inn just opposite.
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Bodiam Castle is a National Trust property, and is the last classic Castle to be built in Engand. It was built as a coastal defence. It is in a stunning location, with The Castle Inn just opposite.
Rye is one of the Cinque Ports, brimming with history. A visit to St Mary's Church is recommended, where you can climb the bell tower for fabulous views over Rye and the surrounding area. The Mermaid Inn is one of the oldest properties, with a beautiful inglenook firplace in the bar area. Great for a coffe or a pint, and a good look around.
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Rye
Rye is one of the Cinque Ports, brimming with history. A visit to St Mary's Church is recommended, where you can climb the bell tower for fabulous views over Rye and the surrounding area. The Mermaid Inn is one of the oldest properties, with a beautiful inglenook firplace in the bar area. Great for a coffe or a pint, and a good look around.
Great Dixter is house in Northiam, built by Edwin Lutyens in 1910. it was owned by the Lloyd family, and the gardens were designed and planted by Christopher Lloyd. Beautiful!!
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Great Dixter House & Gardens
Great Dixter is house in Northiam, built by Edwin Lutyens in 1910. it was owned by the Lloyd family, and the gardens were designed and planted by Christopher Lloyd. Beautiful!!
Visit the Old Town of hastings, where you can take the East Hill Funicular up to the Hastings Country Park, where there are fantastic views of the sea & the coastline. The Shipwreck & Fisherman Museums are worth a visit & the entrance is free. Plentyof antique shops, restaurants, pubs & shops to keep tou busy. You will find the Jerwood Gallery on The Stade.
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Hastings
Visit the Old Town of hastings, where you can take the East Hill Funicular up to the Hastings Country Park, where there are fantastic views of the sea & the coastline. The Shipwreck & Fisherman Museums are worth a visit & the entrance is free. Plentyof antique shops, restaurants, pubs & shops to keep tou busy. You will find the Jerwood Gallery on The Stade.
Camber Sands has 2 miles of shoreline with picturesque sand dunes, lifeguards, parking & water sports. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex , & is east of the River Rother at Rye Bay stretching 3 miles beyond the Kent border, where shingle & pebbles take over.
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Camber Sands has 2 miles of shoreline with picturesque sand dunes, lifeguards, parking & water sports. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex , & is east of the River Rother at Rye Bay stretching 3 miles beyond the Kent border, where shingle & pebbles take over.
The Kent & East Sussex Railway steam train runs from Tenterden to Bodiam. One of the main stops is Northiam, which is a mile away from Conifers. You could take the train from Northiam to Bodiam Castle, and spend a couple of hours there, then do the return journey on the River Cruise boat back to Bodiam Boat Station. You can then walk back along the field path ( 6 minutes) to retrieve you car from Northiam Station. At Bodiam Boat Station , you could have lunch at The Lime Wharf Cafe or The White Hart pub.
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Station RoadThe Kent & East Sussex Railway steam train runs from Tenterden to Bodiam. One of the main stops is Northiam, which is a mile away from Conifers. You could take the train from Northiam to Bodiam Castle, and spend a couple of hours there, then do the return journey on the River Cruise boat back to Bodiam Boat Station. You can then walk back along the field path ( 6 minutes) to retrieve you car from Northiam Station. At Bodiam Boat Station , you could have lunch at The Lime Wharf Cafe or The White Hart pub.
Rye Castle Museum- also known as Ypres Tower is highly recommended . This 14th Century tower houses many displays on smuggling, military, & maritime history, with fantastic views over what was once one of the the largest & most important harbours in the country.
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Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower
Rye Castle Museum- also known as Ypres Tower is highly recommended . This 14th Century tower houses many displays on smuggling, military, & maritime history, with fantastic views over what was once one of the the largest & most important harbours in the country.
Nestled in the heart of the Weald of Kent, Tenterden, rich in history, has largely escaped modern development. It has an attractive, broad tree-lined High Street, brimming with interesting shops, & plenty of pubs & restaurants. The Steam train to Bodiam, starts its journey here. the Chapel Down Winery in Tenterden is home to the leading producer of award winning English sparkling & still wines & beers. Visitors can take a guidied tour.
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Tenterden
Nestled in the heart of the Weald of Kent, Tenterden, rich in history, has largely escaped modern development. It has an attractive, broad tree-lined High Street, brimming with interesting shops, & plenty of pubs & restaurants. The Steam train to Bodiam, starts its journey here. the Chapel Down Winery in Tenterden is home to the leading producer of award winning English sparkling & still wines & beers. Visitors can take a guidied tour.
THis National Trust property in Kent, is the famous home of the famous writer Vita-Sackville-West. This is an Incredibly beautiful Castle & Garden deemed to be one of the best.
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Biddenden RdTHis National Trust property in Kent, is the famous home of the famous writer Vita-Sackville-West. This is an Incredibly beautiful Castle & Garden deemed to be one of the best.
Discover the 1066 Battle of Hastings & explore the Ruins of William the Conqueror's Abbey. A great day out at this English Heritage property.
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High StreetDiscover the 1066 Battle of Hastings & explore the Ruins of William the Conqueror's Abbey. A great day out at this English Heritage property.
Winchelsea is well worth a visit. This picturesque town was once a major hub for the medieval wine trade, and a town of national importance. A rare example of a settlement laid out on a grid pattern, offering vistas along wide, straight streets.. It's medieval stone vaulted cellars are famous, with regular guided tours throughout the year. The Visit St Thomas's Church where you will see the most beautiful stained glass windows. ( and Spike Milligans famous grave stone). The impressive New Inn pub opposite will provide you with drinks & a tasty lunch. A very cosy pub, especially in winter.................... Do stop by Winchelsea beach for a good blast of fresh air.
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Winchelsea
Winchelsea is well worth a visit. This picturesque town was once a major hub for the medieval wine trade, and a town of national importance. A rare example of a settlement laid out on a grid pattern, offering vistas along wide, straight streets.. It's medieval stone vaulted cellars are famous, with regular guided tours throughout the year. The Visit St Thomas's Church where you will see the most beautiful stained glass windows. ( and Spike Milligans famous grave stone). The impressive New Inn pub opposite will provide you with drinks & a tasty lunch. A very cosy pub, especially in winter.................... Do stop by Winchelsea beach for a good blast of fresh air.
You can hire kayaks, canoes & rowing boats , & make your way upstream on the River Rother to Bodiam Castle . If that sounds to exhausting you can hop on the ex Royal Navylifeboat 'The M.V Dannie Lee' & take the 3.8 mile cruise to Bodiam. ( you could take the Steam Train back} The boating station is adjacent to The Lime Wharf Cafe, which is open all day for breakfast, lunches & teas. Highly recommended.
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Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadYou can hire kayaks, canoes & rowing boats , & make your way upstream on the River Rother to Bodiam Castle . If that sounds to exhausting you can hop on the ex Royal Navylifeboat 'The M.V Dannie Lee' & take the 3.8 mile cruise to Bodiam. ( you could take the Steam Train back} The boating station is adjacent to The Lime Wharf Cafe, which is open all day for breakfast, lunches & teas. Highly recommended.
Eating & drinking
A traditional , country pub( Free House) set in the quaint village of Ewehurst Green. They serve good food & real ales, sourcing local, seasonal produce. There is a large Garden. Booking is recommended. If you have time pop over the road to see the 11th century St James Church.
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The White Dog Inn
A traditional , country pub( Free House) set in the quaint village of Ewehurst Green. They serve good food & real ales, sourcing local, seasonal produce. There is a large Garden. Booking is recommended. If you have time pop over the road to see the 11th century St James Church.
This is a Grade II listed, dog friendly, quality pub in Peasemarsh. It was recently restored & re-opened in 2016.( you pass by it on the way from Conifers to Rye). You can get a breakfast here, as well as lunch & dinner. They serv home cooked pub favourites including pizza, using local & seasonal produce where possible.Great food & great staff.( & tasty local ales)
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The Horse & Cart Inn
School LaneThis is a Grade II listed, dog friendly, quality pub in Peasemarsh. It was recently restored & re-opened in 2016.( you pass by it on the way from Conifers to Rye). You can get a breakfast here, as well as lunch & dinner. They serv home cooked pub favourites including pizza, using local & seasonal produce where possible.Great food & great staff.( & tasty local ales)
The Lime Wharf Cafe is a stunning, Scandanavian boathouse inspired restaurant, offering a relaxed friendly & fun atmosphere. you will find it in the Bodiam Boating Station complex. You can have a lazy breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. The varied lunch menu offers soups, salads, sandwiches, & intersting seasonal specials. You can enjoy a relaxing glass of wine or beer on the decking & watch the Kent & Sussex steam train pass by in the distance. If you have the energy, you can hire kakaks, canoes & rowing boat at the adjoining Boating station, or bicycleat Rother rides neaby.
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Lime Wharf Cafe
Station RoadThe Lime Wharf Cafe is a stunning, Scandanavian boathouse inspired restaurant, offering a relaxed friendly & fun atmosphere. you will find it in the Bodiam Boating Station complex. You can have a lazy breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea. The varied lunch menu offers soups, salads, sandwiches, & intersting seasonal specials. You can enjoy a relaxing glass of wine or beer on the decking & watch the Kent & Sussex steam train pass by in the distance. If you have the energy, you can hire kakaks, canoes & rowing boat at the adjoining Boating station, or bicycleat Rother rides neaby.
This is a must see!! A half timbered 15th century Inn, in Rye with lavish period furnishings, plus a fabulous bar with massive inglenook fire-place, & upscale restaurant. Even if you don't eat here, stop off for a coffee or beer & enjoy the sumptuous surroundings. There are 3 fire places to choose from, in the bar and 2 lounge areas.
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The Ship Inn
StrandThis is a must see!! A half timbered 15th century Inn, in Rye with lavish period furnishings, plus a fabulous bar with massive inglenook fire-place, & upscale restaurant. Even if you don't eat here, stop off for a coffee or beer & enjoy the sumptuous surroundings. There are 3 fire places to choose from, in the bar and 2 lounge areas.
This is the best micro pub in the area. A must see when you visit Rye. So quirky!! There are 10-12 beers & ciders available, & change all the time. Local gins & lagers also available. This place is unique in that everything is for sale, from the decor to tables & chairs. Snack food on offer.... scotch eggs, pork pies etc.
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Rye Waterworks Micropub
Tower StreetThis is the best micro pub in the area. A must see when you visit Rye. So quirky!! There are 10-12 beers & ciders available, & change all the time. Local gins & lagers also available. This place is unique in that everything is for sale, from the decor to tables & chairs. Snack food on offer.... scotch eggs, pork pies etc.
Locally known as ' The Wipers', you will find it below the Gun Gardens in Rye. Enjoy some good ales and a lunch or dinner, large portions and fairly priced. The garden overlooks the river estuary of Rye. This pub fits in well with your visit to St Marys Church or Rye Castle (Ypres Tower).
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The Ypres Castle Inn
Locally known as ' The Wipers', you will find it below the Gun Gardens in Rye. Enjoy some good ales and a lunch or dinner, large portions and fairly priced. The garden overlooks the river estuary of Rye. This pub fits in well with your visit to St Marys Church or Rye Castle (Ypres Tower).
Fabulous quirky pub in Rye, with great food & ales. Tasty hot breakfasts served between 8am- 11:45.
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Globe Inn
Military RoadFabulous quirky pub in Rye, with great food & ales. Tasty hot breakfasts served between 8am- 11:45.
Parks & Nature
A less well known but delightful private home, centrepiece of a rural estate in a wonderful parkland setting. The adjacent Bluebell wood is recognised as one of the finest(April/ early May).Lunch & teas available in the Coach House. Highly recommended.
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Hole Park
Benenden RoadA less well known but delightful private home, centrepiece of a rural estate in a wonderful parkland setting. The adjacent Bluebell wood is recognised as one of the finest(April/ early May).Lunch & teas available in the Coach House. Highly recommended.
Bewl Water is great for fishing, walking, & cycling. The Outdoor centre offers a wide range of training, team building & adventure opportunities. There is also a passenger boat, restaurant, & gift shop.
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Bewl 물
Bewlbridge LaneBewl Water is great for fishing, walking, & cycling. The Outdoor centre offers a wide range of training, team building & adventure opportunities. There is also a passenger boat, restaurant, & gift shop.
There is so much to do at Bedgebury, the perfect place for healthy outdoor activities. Horseriding, Nordic walking, cycling, orienteering & much more. The National Pinetum is home to a world leading collection of conifers, offering a beautiful setting, for walks & picnics. There is a cafe too.
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Bedgebury RoadThere is so much to do at Bedgebury, the perfect place for healthy outdoor activities. Horseriding, Nordic walking, cycling, orienteering & much more. The National Pinetum is home to a world leading collection of conifers, offering a beautiful setting, for walks & picnics. There is a cafe too.
A fabulous open space to visit with far reaching views over Hastings and the coastline. The Country Park is accessible by car, or the East Hill Lift ( Funicular) in the Old Town. Plenty of benches dotted around to take in the wonderful view.
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Hastings Country Park
148 Martineau LnA fabulous open space to visit with far reaching views over Hastings and the coastline. The Country Park is accessible by car, or the East Hill Lift ( Funicular) in the Old Town. Plenty of benches dotted around to take in the wonderful view.
Alexandra Park is a public park in Hastings. It occupies 109 acres, with its linear area stretching from the town centre out to residential areas. You can choose short or long walks through the vastly different areas, including reservoirs & lakes with wonderful wildlife, rose gardens, beautiful wooded areas, Cafe with play parks, tennis courts & the famous miniature railway. this wonderful park reminds me of Central Park in New York, but on a Hastings scale. I have happy childhood memories of spending whole summers in this park, where my Grandparents lived at the top most end.
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Alexandra Park
Saint Helen's RoadAlexandra Park is a public park in Hastings. It occupies 109 acres, with its linear area stretching from the town centre out to residential areas. You can choose short or long walks through the vastly different areas, including reservoirs & lakes with wonderful wildlife, rose gardens, beautiful wooded areas, Cafe with play parks, tennis courts & the famous miniature railway. this wonderful park reminds me of Central Park in New York, but on a Hastings scale. I have happy childhood memories of spending whole summers in this park, where my Grandparents lived at the top most end.