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1066 COUNTRY BEXHILL  from their childhood in Bexhill for RETRO ON SEA their song, ‘Sovereign Light Cafe’. The date is easy to remember. Behind its modern vintage Bexhill’s blend of unique character façade, quirky Bexhill conceals and quirkiness are what people The place is hard to forget. an eventful past. Not only was come here for. The Victorian it the trailblazing birthplace of promenade mixes attractive listed British motor racing, it was also shelters with sailing boats and Where the wooded hills of the stretch down infamously the fi rst resort to allow a rowing club (founded 1893) and touch the sea of ’s south coast, you’ll fi nd 1066 men and women to swim together giving way further west to award- Country. Set deep in history, its ancient settlements nestle in on the same beach. What scandal! winning modern shelters, play a rich landscape of woods, marshes, shorelines and horizons. Home to the innovative De La Warr fountains and eye-catching classic Yesterday’s traditions meet today’s thriving art and music scene, Pavilion, the UK’s fi rst public building seaside planting. while castles and forts tell timeless stories of invasion and conquest. BATTLE  UNFOLDING At Battle’s beating heart is a built in the Modernist style, the town The same quirkiness is refl ected in ENGLAND’S STORY bustling mix of independent is a pioneering centre for the arts the town’s eclectic mix of shops; Despite its feeling of seclusion, 1066 Country is living proof that hosting contemporary exhibitions, Named after the most famous businesses, including a revival of think modern vintage, retro and a breath of fresh air doesn’t need to mean a long journey. On a several traditional stores lost to events and entertainment. pre-loved, art and music instead direct rail route from , it’s just 1 hour and 23 minutes from confl ict on English soil, this compact market town grew up modern high streets. Here wool Local boy and international star of chain stores or neon attractions. the big smoke, making it the perfect escape – and an easy one too. alongside the battleground. It’s shops, book stores, cosy Eddie Izzard is a regular visitor to There are plenty of independent tranquil medieval abbey and the and tea rooms jostle alongside his hometown, and platinum-selling cafes and restaurants to enjoy too. ultra-modern designer boutiques CONTENTS surrounding ancient woodlands super group Keane drew inspiration visit1066country.com/bexhill are largely unchange to this day. and gentlemen’s outfi tters. You INTRO 27 SURROUNDING AREA 1825 can even get a one-stop suiting, Celebratory bonfi res and battle booting and barbering service, BATTLE 8 ACCOMMODATION 2628 re-enactments, a year-round all while sipping champagne. BEXHILL 9 REGISTERED GUIDES/COACH PARKS 29 programme of events, plus an annual festival of contemporary visit1066country.com/battle HASTINGS DIRECTIONS/TRAVEL 10  15 3031 arts, theatre and music, are all RYE 1617 features of its enduring heritage.

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HASTINGS  Country Park, where on clear Take the West Hill Lift from Heading west, the alternative Tucked inland from Pevensey, RYE  STYLISH creative community offers a warm SALTY SEA DOG days you can see from Beachy George Street, up through a vibe continues into St Leonards. Herstmonceux is a village with COBBLED CITADEL welcome in the many art and To soak up Hastings’ history, Head to Dungeness and as far tunnel of rock to emerge into the Built in the 1800s by James and many claims to fame — moated A medieval citadel huddled photography galleries. as and the coast of tranquil light of another world. as a resort for the castle, former Royal Observatory, wander the preserved Old Town’s against invaders and the sea, Rye A walk around the charming France. The nature reserve covers Explore the ruins of Hastings aristocracy, it provides a striking science centre and home of the winding streets and tiny twittens reveals its history gently. Today cobbled streets is essential, 345 hectares of coastal gill Castle and the labyrinth of caverns backdrop for galleries, antique Sussex trug. With its telescope crammed with Tudor houses and it’s home to a myriad of art, especially to the famous woodlands, open pasture and hidden deep within the West Hill, shops, boutiques and a thriving domes, windmill and castle fl ower-bedecked cottages, and curiosities and cosy pubs, as well Mermaid Street, where a mix of cliff top grassland, together with packed with the thrilling history café culture. turrets, it sits modestly between inhale the hard-working fi shing as modern boutique hotels and timber-framed inns and elegant fi ve kilometres of dramatic soft of smugglers, bootleggers and Wealden hills and marshy levels, quarter with its towering net huts A visit to the town’s quirky museums contemporary restaurants serving houses rejoice in eccentric rock cliffs and coastline. It’s one of warring bloodthirsty gangs. its eyes on the skies and its feet and ramshackle huts on the beach. is a must. The Shipwreck Museum the best Sussex has to offer, from names. Many of the beautifully three Green Flag Award winning on the ground. Then, for a cool, modern twist is a fascinating reminder of the land and sea. Built on smuggled preserved medieval, Tudor and lies in a valley parks in the town, the others being head for the . dangers of the sea, while the visit1066country.com/ secrets and timeless tales, Rye has Georgian buildings are open between the East and West Hills, the spectacular Alexandra Park, This vibrant triangle in the centre nearby Fishermen’s Museum gives pevensey-herstmonceux nooks and crannies to explore to the public as fi ne restaurants, each with their own funicular and the Regency-style St Leonards of Hastings was formed when the an insight into the fi shing culture. PEVENSEY AND and distant views across Romney tearooms or pubs. railway. Take the East Hill Lift from Gardens. great storm of 1287 threw up a Just up the road is the ultra- HERSTMONCEUX  Marsh to ponder. the fi shing beach up to Hastings visit1066country.com/rye silt and shingle spit beyond the modern , CASTLES AND STARS Reach to the tip of the estuary boundaries of Hastings Borough. showcasing the best of British art. A Roman coastal fort stands proud and you fi nd , its Above the independent shops, The Flower Makers’ Museum above Pevensey beach, the spot saltmarsh and shingle shore a restaurants and cafes you’ll see invites you into a world of fabrics, where Norman forces landed haven for wildlife, wide open to the grand architecture of Hastings cutters and presses, while the True in 1066. Today the village is an the wind and sea. Library, The Printworks and Crime Museum is full of acid baths, eclectic seaside stronghold, one The High Street hosts an array Holy Trinity Church. These lead execution beds and knuckledusters. face hugging the shoreline, the of delicatessens, bookshops you through to the RIBA Stirling The more formal Hastings Museum other overlooking a hinterland of and other quirky independent Award-winning Hastings Pier and and Art Gallery on Bohemia levels. Open spaces, broad skies emporia. Luxury products, The Source, transformed from Road has excellent regularly and closeness to nature — this antiques, books, records a Turkish baths into the biggest changing exhibitions of local and piece of Saxon frontier land has and artisan goods are Rye’s underground BMX and skate park international history and art. its own original story to tell and a specialties. The fl ourishing in the world. visit1066country.com/hastings wild side for every season.

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HIDDEN GEMS steam railway, and exploring The Observatory Science Centre Combine a trip on the beautiful historic buildings, and there is OF 1066 COUNTRY Itinerary Planner the crumbling remains of the in Herstmonceux is a fascinating & Railway with a year-round programme of Bodiam Normans’ fi rst stronghold, day out, offering hands-on a stop at for Bodiam events at Battle Abbey and Explore our rich culture . experiments, giant telescopes Boating Station which offers to ignite their Bodiam’s fame rests on its Find a cosy country with an and an outdoor Discovery kayaking, rowing, canoeing, imaginations. storybook moated castle. Reach Wander the gardens at Great open fi re in winter. Taste a pint or Park that will keep children stand-up paddleboarding, river it by steam train or river cruise, by Dixter, the home and passion The Source Park on Hastings two of the local brew. Enjoy a plate entertained for hours. cruises and riverside camping. kayak or on foot, a gentle meander of the plumpest Rye Bay scallops or of the late gardening writer seafront is the world’s largest Brave the waves with the kite and through the breathtaking Sussex some salty lamb. Christopher Lloyd, embrace the The nearby Knockhatch For an action-packed day out, underground skate park and a Weald. Combine visits to nearby wind surfers, build sand castles, Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor or Adventure Park has a petting visit Drusillas Park – part zoo, super-cool venue for your hard- gardens and organic vineyards jump the dunes, or hire an ebike to Relax on the De La Warr’s 1930s walk the world’s largest collection zoo, owl sanctuary, go-karts, part theme park. With hundreds to-impress teenagers. Riders explore the coast. Breathe it all in. terrace overlooking the seafront, with award-winning glamping or Gorge on culture in our galleries of conifers at Bedgebury. high ropes as well as indoor and of animals to see, soft play, and non-riders can enjoy the gulls crying overhead, the light camping experiences to make and museums – from the Hastings outdoor playgrounds for your water play, mazes and rides, café with its views of the action Winchelsea dazzling the water. We eat and drink well here. yours an idyllic off-grid escape. Contemporary’s cutting edge little adventurers big and small. you’ll need a whole day to truly below, and there are lessons Get lost in Winchelsea, England’s It’s our chefs and shopkeepers, Seek out the quirky and the off-beat British artists to Hastings Museum make the most of everything on available as well as specific smallest town, where the streets our farmers and fi shermen, our Only the brave dare enter the shops in the winding cobbled streets & Art Gallery’s local history offer. girls-only, under-11s and over- have no names. This ‘Ancient winemakers and bakers who make Smugglers Adventure deep of Rye, the twittens of Hastings exhibitions, taking in the Shipwreck 30s sessions. Town’ of the set the difference. Their craft makes inside the caves of Hastings’ Children will love exploring the Old Town or the modern vintage Museum and Fishermen’s high on its Sussex hill, is built on a the products of our land and sea West Hill (take the West Hill cellars and battlements of our For a family cinema trip with a boutiques of Bexhill. Museum. For a literary treat don’t grid system with hidden medieval legendary. Lift up through a tunnel of stylish twist, the Kino cinemas miss ’s former sandstone). Buying a Super in St Leonards and Rye offer a wine cellars beneath. You’ll be Walk along the beach cradling Take your time. Here we value home Bateman’s in and Saver ticket on the door will give unique experience far above the surprised who you come across. your vinegar-steaming fi sh and the original. Henry James’s beloved Lamb you discounted entry to the Blue average cinema. Kino Teatr in St Camber chips, the fresh air on your face and House in Rye. Fun-fi lled family getaway Reef Aquarium and Hastings Leonards is housed in a restored Nowhere on the south coast the salt in your hair. Soak up the history of 1066 Castle too. Curzon cinema combined with a is quite like Camber. Backed Take in a vineyard tour, savouring There’s buckets and spades full of Country, taking in the famous Russian art gallery and Lebanese by dunes and beach houses, it the fl inty sparkles and creamy whites fun for the all the family in 1066 For soft play and rainy days, battlefi eld and abbey, soaking café. Kino Rye is a two-screen spreads its broad sands far out to of the very land you’re standing on. country, from building castles in the Clambers Play Centre has a up the storybook romance of cedar-clad cinema and café-bar sea, inviting in the height of summer, Check out the local produce in our white sands of Camber to kitesurfi ng varied play area with ball pools, Bodiam’s riverside castle and in renovated Victorian buildings. invigorating in the depth of winter. craft breweries and farm shops. and stand-up paddleboarding. slides and obstacle courses.

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Things to do 1066 , ABBEY & BATTLEFIELD throughout october throughout battle DE LA WARR PAVILION, BEXHILL High Street, Battle, TN33 0AD Marina, Bexhill, TN40 1DP 1066 Country offers a wealth of places to explore in a small but impressive area and this guide gives a brief fl avour of T 0370 333 1181 T 01424 229111 @dlwp battle festival W delawarr dlwp.com the charms that lie at the heart of this truly famous place. Dig your E [email protected] W english-heritage.org.uk/battle toes into the sand, gulls crying overhead, the light dazzling the Enjoy our modernist Grade One find out more at Listed building by the sea, with free Stand where England’s future was water. Walk the winding cobbled streets seeking out quirky shops. exhibitions and outdoor events, music fought. Walk the battlefi eld sculpture Feel the echoes of battle through centuries of stone. www.battlefestival.co.uk and comedy gigs, family workshops trail, soak up the gatehouse rooftop @battlefestival and a stylish café and shop. Most attractions are open all year round, and many are views, discover the exhibition and explore the abbey ruins. Open: Every day except accessible by public transport too, so why not consider leaving Free entry to building and See website for prices Open: Go to website for Christmas Day. the car at home and travelling sustainably. exhibitions opening times. visit1066country.com/things-to-do accessible Partially

BATTLE MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY BEXHILL MUSEUM EGERTON PARK ORGANIC VINEYARD The Almonry, Battle, TN33 0EA Egerton Road, Bexhill, TN39 3HL Located behind Bexhill Museum. Egerton Road, Bexhill, TN39 3HL T 01424 775955 T 01424 222058 E [email protected] E [email protected] W rother.gov.uk/egerton W battlemuseum.com W bexhillmuseum.org.uk Rd, TN32 5SA Egerton Park offers a wide range of The Museum, set in award-winning Bexhill Museum offers something facilities including a children’s play- gardens, covers 125 million years T 01580 830122 for everyone from local history and zone, fi tness area and tennis courts. of local history. Find out about the E [email protected] archaeology to fashion and Bexhill’s The park is also home to both an Romans, the Normans and much more! W englishorganicwine.co.uk motor heritage. Operate Eddie indoor and outdoor bowling club. Izzard’s childhood working train set Open: Please check the Museum Open: Every day during daylight Free Kitchen, shop and bar open daily. Adults £3, Concs £2.50 and see his ‘Bexhill in 1940’ model Free entry website for opening times hours. See website for tours & tastings info. railway layout.

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ALEXANDRA PARK HASTINGS ADVENTURE & CRAZY GOLF & 1066 STORY St Helens Road/Lower Park Road, Hastings Seafront, TN34 3AJ Castle Hill Road, West Hill, Hastings Hastings, TN34 2LG

Partially accessible Partially T 01424 437227 accessible Partially T 01424 422964 T 01424 451066 E [email protected] W discoverhastings.co.uk W hastingsadventuregolf.com 10 minute walk from Hastings Town Discover Britain’s fi rst ever Norman Centre the grade 2 listed heritage With three 18 hole courses, this is castle. Enjoy a 20 minute video park is one of the fi nest examples of a the UK centre for miniature golf and show about the Battle of Hastings Victorian park to be found anywhere in the home of the World Crazy Golf and explore the ruins, dungeons and the country. It has all the attractions for Championships. chapel remains. a great day out, from open spaces to Open: Summer 9am - 10pm, Open: Open February half term then Free run about, a wonderful café, play areas Early Birdie & Evening Eagle – Winter 10am - 4pm Family fun events throughout daily from 1 April and great walks, ponds and streams. 2 courses for the price of 1 the year

BLUE REEF AQUARIUM HASTINGS COUNTRY PARK Rock-a-Nore Road, TN34 3DW Various access points to east of Hastings

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Giant octopus, sharks, native and A fabulous nature reserve with stunning tropical species, rays, underwater coastal scenery situated within the High tunnel, café - PLUS a reptile room Weald Area Of Outstanding Natural and hourly talks and feeds. Beauty. Explore ancient woodland glens Book online and save. and rugged coastal paths. Conservation Open: Daily from 10am. grazing and sustainable management Book online and save money Closed 25 Dec. New straw bale visitor centre makes this one of the most important to open in 2020. nature reserves in the country.

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CLAMBERS PLAY CENTRE BATTLE ZONE LIVE OUTDOOR ABDUCTED LIVE EAST & WEST HILL LIFTS HASTINGS CONTEMPORARY East Hill: Rock-a-Nore Road West Hill: George Street

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Giving panoramic views over the Old Town, across the coastline and for access to the Country Park (East) and Hastings Castle and Smugglers Adventure (West). White Rock Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1LD White Rock Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1LD White Rock Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1LD Please contact us for the Open: Summer 10am-5.30pm. T 01424 423778 T 01424 423778 T 01424 423778 latest prices Winter 11am-4pm; East Hill weekends. E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] W clambers.co.uk W battlezonelive.co.uk W abductedlive.co.uk Rock-a-Nore Road, TN34 3DW SHIRLEY LEAF & FISHERMEN’S T 01424 728377 W hastingscontemporary.org One of the largest children’s play centres in This outdoor activity will have you charging With only 60 minutes to survive you and your PETAL COMPANY MUSEUM the UK with extensive indoor and outdoor through our custom built outdoor terrain, team of up to 7 players must solve puzzles, E [email protected] Open: Tues-Sun, 11am-5pm. play areas for children up to 12 years. We picking off foes with your deadly accurate and fi nd keys to escape this high octane game. also have a separate under 5 area. Our laser weapons! Have you and your team got what it takes to Situated on the dramatic seafront Gallery Shop - Free to enter. Unique play frame is over 2 levels and our outdoor outwit the abductors and escape! We offer of Europe’s oldest fi shing beach, gifts, cards, art books & The action will be exhilarating as you stalk area has a paddling pool, play frames, 2 versions of this escape room, a normal non Hastings Contemporary celebrates supplies, local designers & makers. your opponents through Battle Zone using giant Nerf arena and sea views for a family scary and our extreme 90 minute very scary 58a High Street, TN34 3EN Rock-a-Nore Rd, TN34 3DW modern and contemporary art, Boatyard Café - Modern MP5 and Uzi machine guns! hosting several exhibitions a year, picnic. We also have a 5 star rated cafe version for over 18s only. Sessions do need to T 01424 427793 T 01424 461446 restaurant and café with sea views. supplying food and drink daily. Suitable from 6 years and over. be pre booked. W ohps.org.uk plus an exciting array of talks, Fresh seafood and plant-based Unique museum, shop and workshops, and live music. local produce, craft beers, natural Open: Every day from 9.30am. Open: 10am to late, every day. Open: Every day from 10am. Climb aboard the oldest accessible Partially manufacturer for TV and fi lm sets wines, coffee and juices. Hastings fi shing boat. *includes Gift Aid Children 12mths to 17mths: £4.50 Sessions start from only £10. Normal 60 minute escape: £20 per person Open: 10am to 4pm Price* Adult £9; Senior £8; Low Income & Disabled £6; Art Fund £4.50. Children 18mths to 12yrs: from £7.50 Sessions do need to be prebooked Extreme 90 minute version: £25 per person £1 entry to museum Open: Daily 11am to 5pm Free 4-8pm on the fi rst Tuesday of the month. Under-16s free with Adult entry.

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HASTINGS LIFEBOAT HASTINGS SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE THE TRUE CRIME MUSEUM HISTORY HOUSE The Stade, Hastings, TN34 3AL St Clements Caves, TN34 3HY Hastings Seafront, TN34 1JP

T 01424 425502 T 01424 422964 T 01424 420115 E [email protected] W discoverhastings.co.uk E [email protected] W hastingslifeboat.org.uk W truecrimemuseum.co.uk 21 Courthouse Street, TN34 3AU Under the West Hill, Hastings, lie Located next to the fi shing fl eet berths on acres of breath-taking underground A SHOCKING attraction for everyone the working beach. It’s an ideal location T 01424 424744 caves. Life-sized characters, dramatic fascinated by the dark world of CRIME! for launching & recovering, away from W ohps.org.uk recreations, interactive displays and Serial Killers, Forensics, Gangsters, the crowds on the beach. For group Exhibitions and Resources games bring Sussex smuggling to life. Prisoners, Poisoners…DARE YOU ENTER

bookings please email or phone, 24hr. accessible Partially THE CAVES? for Local History. Open: open daily from 10am Free but donations welcome. Answer phone for booking form. Book online and save money For PRICES, EVENTS & Open: Thurs - Sat, 11am - 4pm February 15th – November 7th Open: Daily 10am – 5pm See website for more details. Open: Every day except 25 Dec OFFERS, see our website! Wheelchair accessible, dog friendly.

HASTINGS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY SHIPWRECK STABLES THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE MUSEUM HASTINGS Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1ET The Bourne, Hastings, TN34 3BD

T 01424 451052 T 01424 423221 E [email protected] E [email protected] W hmag.org.uk W stablestheatre.co.uk Rock-a-Nore Rd, TN34 3DW An award-winning family-friendly The Stables presents its own plays, T 01424 437452 museum where you can travel from professional shows, music and dance W shipwreckmuseum.co.uk

the dawn of the dinosaurs via 1066, accessible Partially together with six art exhibitions each an Indian palace and the Mods and year. Membership from £10. Open: Apr-Sept: Daily Most shows: Members £8.50, Rockers to the North American plains - Box offi ce open: Mon-Fri 10.30am- Nov - Mar: Weekends Adults £13.50, Under - 18s & Free admission & parking all in one visit! 1pm and 6-8pm. Sat 10.30am-1pm. Free admission groups £10.50 Open: Check website Also prior to performances.

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LAMB HOUSE RYE CASTLE MUSEUM RYE HERITAGE CENTRE & TOWN MODEL SHOW BATEMAN’S & YPRES TOWER Burwash, TN19 7DS

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Gungarden, Rye, TN31 7HH Beautiful family home and garden of Rudyard Kipling, author of the Jungle T 01797 226728 Book. With a Grade I listed watermill, E [email protected] a natural play area for den building, ©/John Miller ©National Trust/John W ryemuseum.co.uk accessible Partially picnic areas and the Mulberry tea- room for homemade meals and cakes. See website for current For opening times and prices Open: Daily except 24/25 Dec. opening times. please see the website Free entry for National Trust members

West Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7ES The Old Sail Loft, Strand Quay, Rye, TN31 7AY

T 01797 222909 W nationaltrust.org.uk/lamb- RYE HARBOUR NATURE RESERVE T 01797 226696 W ryeheritage.co.uk BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM & FOREST E [email protected] Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, accessible Partially Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, TN17 2SJ TN31 7TX

From kings to writers, Lamb House accessible Partially Housed in a converted Victorian sail rich and varied history. T 01580 879820 has played its part in entertaining W sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ loft on the quayside, Rye Heritage E [email protected] Exhibitions and events will be and inspiring both visitors and ryeharbour Centre is the home of the unique W forestryengland.uk/bedgebury added throughout the year, see owners. Discover more about the ‘Story of Rye’ Town Model Sound website for details or follow Rye history of this wonderful Rye gem. Discover coastal wildlife along miles of & Light Show and Old Pier Penny The National Pinetum is the perfect place Heritage Centre on social media. footpaths with fi ve birdwatching hides Arcade. The Heritage Centre is a to walk, picnic and enjoy nature. It’s suitable for wheelchairs. Rye Harbour great place to start exploring and Group bookings are welcome, home to one of the fi nest collections of village has a car park, toilets and learn about this ancient town and its discount rates available. conifers in the world. Run, cycle, explore refreshment venues. the children’s play trail or discover the Please visit the website for 2021 opening times, admission prices and Nature Reserve - free entry, Open: All day every day. See website for 2020 opening times and admission prices Please see website for prices canopy with GoApe in the forest. what you can see and do during your next visit. but donations appreciated. from April to December. Please contact us for further details. Open from 8am daily.

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BEWL WATER DRUSILLAS PARK THE GIANTS OF BREDE HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE ESTATE Bewlbridge Lane, Kent, TN3 8JH Waterworks Lane, TN31 6HG Herstmonceux, , BN27 1RN Partially accessible Partially T 01892 890000 accessible Partially T 01323 897310 T 01323 833816 E [email protected] E [email protected] W herstmonceux-castle.com W bewlwater.co.uk W bredesteamgiants.co.uk Explore formal gardens, woodland Beauty, in the heart of the High Weald. Historic steam water pumps now air trails, meadows and lakes, set around Bewl Water is open all year and offers driven, some triple expansion, housed a majestic15th century moated a range of activities, including an in heritage grade II buildings. Other castle in the beautiful East Sussex aqua park, fi shing, sailing, cycling and attractions include cold war bunker. countryside. an adventure playground. With two Guided tours. Open: 1 Apr – 31 Oct (closed 27 Aug) See website for individual restaurants on the shoreline, a visit to Free entry & parking. Open: First Sat of every month and BH Adults £8.00, Concs (65+) £7.00 10am – 7pm. Last admission 5pm. From activity prices this stunning reservoir is a must. Donations welcome Mon – 10am to 4pm & Children (4-17) £3.50 1 Oct 10am – 5pm. Last admission 3pm. , East Sussex, BN26 5QS E [email protected] W drusillas.co.uk BODIAM CASTLE T 01323 874100 GREAT DIXTER HOUSE & GARDENS KENT & EAST SUSSEX STEAM RAILWAY Bodiam, TN32 5UA Enjoy a fun-tastic day out that the Hippopotobus and Flying Northiam, Rye, TN31 6PH , Station Rd TN30 6HE includes animals, adventure play Cheetah rides, or climb aboard the Partially accessible Partially T 01580 830196 and rides! Safari Express train. New for 2020 T 01797 252878 T 01580 765155 accessible Partially W nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle Jurassic Jungle; take a walk back E [email protected] E [email protected] You’ll come face to face with in time and discover some Jurassic W greatdixter.co.uk W kesr.org.uk hundreds of exotic animals, from One of Britain’s most perfectly giants! There’s so much to see and monkeys and meerkats to penguins picturesque castles. With towers, spiral do at Drusillas; it’s defi nitely no Great Dixter is an historic house and Enjoy a day in the age of steam travel. and pandas. Your little monkeys will staircases, battlements, portcullis and ordinary zoo! garden and a place of pilgrimage for Our line runs from Tenterden for 10.5 ruins to explore. Visit the café or tea- adore the themed adventure play horticulturists from across the world. miles to Bodiam. Travelcards allow all-

©National Trust/Gesine Garz ©National Trust/Gesine room for homemade meals and cakes, areas and seven thrilling kids rides! Open: Daily from 10am It was the home of gardener and day travel. Refreshments at Tenterden or bring a picnic. Don’t miss the Hello Kitty Secret gardening writer Christopher Lloyd. station and some trains. Family ticket Garden or the roar-some attraction For opening times and prices Open: Open daily except 24/25 Dec. Book tickets in advance online Open April - October. Tues to Adult £19, Child £13, Family for 2 adults & 2 children just £45! Go Safari! Soar into the skies with please see the website Free entry for National Trust members and save money. Sunday & Bank Hol Mondays. £45. Book online and save!

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KNOCKHATCH ADVENTURE PARK MICHELHAM PRIORY PEVENSEY COURT PEVENSEY CASTLE STONE CROSS The Card That Keeps On Giving! HOUSE & GARDENS HOUSE & GAOL GRADE 11 LISTED 100s of Unlimited Savings in Sussex Hempstead Lane, Hailsham, BN27 3PR Pevensey, BN24 5LE WINDMILL

T 01323 442051 T 01323 762604 accessible Partially E [email protected] W english-heritage.org.uk/pevensey W knockhatch.com Explore this dramatic fortress where Upper Dicker, BN27 3QS Pevensey, BN24 5LG Stone Cross, BN24 5EA Face the Dinosaurs in the Lost World landed his Play Barn, conquer the Dragon Castle T 01323 844244 T 01323 733419 or 483470 army in 1066. Delve deep into the T 01323 483470/07909987843 Scan Me! Adventure Playground or zoom down E [email protected] W pevenseycourthouse.co.uk dark dungeon of the moated medieval E [email protected] castle and explore a brand new the Wave Runner! Huge indoor & W sussexpast.co.uk Open: See website for times. W stonecrosswindmill.co.uk outdoor play areas, meerkats, owls, museum and exhibition. See website ENTER CODE FREETRY;:: Open daily 10am - 5.30pm wallabies and much more! Save 20% Open: Opens mid Feb to mid Dec. Free entry See website for details for opening times and prices. Open:Sun 2-5pm April - end Sept. Please see website for times Free entry. Donations welcome. www.1066card.com by booking online. Open: See website for times. Also Available from Tourist Information Centres & Attractions

THE OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTRE PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS THE RARE BREEDS CENTRE Wartling Road, Herstmonceux , Near , TN5 7HE Highlands Farm, Ashford, TN26 3RJ BN27 1RN T 01580 200888 accessible Partially T 01233 861493 T 01323 832731 E [email protected] W Rarebreeds.org.uk E [email protected] W pashleymanorgardens.com Friendly farm animals, falconry, trailer W the-observatory.org Stunning award winning 11 acre rides, indoor soft play and outdoor Celebrating 25 years of science and gardens, complemented by a fantastic adventure. Seasonal pig racing, discovery amongst the iconic domes of a café with terrace, sculpture exhibition butterfl y tunnel, paddling pool and former world famous observatory. Over and a lovely gift shop. events, plus lots more. 100 interactive exhibits plus telescope Open: 1 April to 30 Sept, Tues to Sat, Open: 1 Nov - 31 Mar 10am - 4.30pm tours, science shows, café, and gift shop. Open: Daily, 1Feb to 6 Dec Adult £12.00, Child under 16 £5 Bank Hol Mons & Special Event Days, Seasonal Prices Apply. (Closed Mon) 1 Apr - 31 Oct 10am - Visit website for admission prices Booking essential for events 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm). Carers Go Free 5.30pm (open 7 days a week)

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Hotel Acco odation THE COODEN BEACH HOTEL ★★★★ BANNATYNE SPA HOTEL ★★★★ Cooden Sea Road, TN39 4TT Battle Road, Hastings, TN38 8EA Wake up to fabulous sea views, a traditional English village green, or a relaxing spa treatment. Our more traditional hotels T 01424 842281 T 01424 851 222 offer great options for groups too, and easy access to 1066 E [email protected] E [email protected] W thecoodenbeachhotel.co.uk W bannatyne.co.uk/hotel/hastings Country’s best castles, vineyards and country walks. Set directly on the beach in a quiet Blends magnifi cent accommodation in a You’ll fi nd many more options to suit all budgets at corner of Bexhill, this picturesque hotel historic venue, with fantastic service in a visit1066country.com/your-stay has 41 ensuite bedrooms, Conference friendly environment. Open to residents Rooms, Licensed Wedding specialists. The and non-residents daily from breakfast Brasserie on the Beach with Gin Palace, From £95 - Book direct for through to dinner, this is the ideal venue Prices from £80 B&B pppn Beachside Terrace and Cooden Tavern complimentary use of our Spa for anything from a quick coffee, business are great dining options. and Health club facilities meeting or romantic meal for two.

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Travelling to 1066 Country Paris and Brussels approx 2 hours to 1066 Country is ideally Directions by car is straightforward. The Ashford, 1 hour from Lille). Frequent situated if you are travelling major road route is the A21 which is direct trains run from Ashford, via the Cross Channel Ferries: Dover Only 75 minutes from London linked to the M25, providing a quick through Rye, to Hastings (45 mins). (45 miles), Newhaven (31 miles). route around London. From the M20 Ramsgate Rail information: tel 08457 484950 The Channel Tunnel connects the M25 west, take the A27 and enter 1066 nationalrail.co.uk South East of England and LONDON M2 Country at Pevensey, continuing on M26 Northern Europe (Folkestone the A259 to Bexhill, Hastings, and National Express operate A228 to Calais). M25 Maidstone the rest of 1066 Country. The fastest regular daily services from A21 route into 1066 Country from the Victoria Coach Station. Figures in brackets refer to distances A28 M20 A2 Channel Tunnel and ferry ports is via from Hastings. M23 Tonbridge The international Gatwick Gatwick A259 the M20 towards Ashford, then the Ashford Dover A2070 via Brenzett towards Rye. Airport handles direct fl ights Tunbridge from all parts of the world, with A28 Wells A262 Trains depart from London internal fl ights operating from the Dover - Dunkir Charing Cross, Waterloo rest of Britain. Gatwick is on the A22 A26 B2086 A2070 k East, London Bridge, St Pancras Folkestone Victoria line, offering a direct link A268 Tenterden A259 Channel International, London Victoria and with Bexhill and Hastings (and Gatwick Airport. Travel from Paris, approximately 50 miles by road). In A21 Tunnel A28 A268 Brussels or Lille by Eurostar via addition, charter services operate A23 Rye Ashford International Station (from from Lydd Airport (21 miles). Herstmonceux Battle B2089 Camber A26 A22 A259 Calais TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES A27 A27 Hastings A259 Bexhill Visitor Information Centre, Visitor Information Points, Visitor Information Point, Visitor Information Point, Brighton Pevensey Hastings Battle Rye Bexhill Newhaven 0303 003 8265 The Almonry 01797 223902 01424 222058 Station approach, Hastings or Battle Museum Rye Town Hall, Market Street, Bexhill Museum, Egerton Road, TN34 1BA both in the High Street, Rye, TN31 7LA Bexhill, TN39 3HL Newhaven - Dieppe Battle visit1066country.com/hastings [email protected]

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