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East Sussex
Perched on a hill, overlooking the Rye Marshes, the town of RYE is a maze of Medieval and Georgian buildings, cobbles streets and narrow passages with plenty of architectural treasures to be found. It is home to the Rye Castle Museum, housed in two sites. The Ypres Tower, built in 1249 as part of the town's defences, and the East Street site tells the story of Rye's long maritime history and much more. The Rye Heritage Centre, located on the Strand Quay is a great way to start your visit before exploring the town itself - the story of Rye is shown using a dramatic sound and light show. Art galleries sell works by local artists and potters. The Rye Art gallery not only has changing exhibitions by artists past and present, but exhibitions of local artists' works that you can buy.
PEVENSEY was the landing point for both the Romans during the 4th century and William the Conqueror in 1066. Today you can visit Pevensey Castle (English Heritage). Nearby in the High Street is the Court House Museum, 16th century court room, prison cells and exercise yard.
HERSTMONCEUX is the perfect place for visitors to lose themselves in the magic and mystery of the modern science Observatory Science Centre and also Herstmonceux Castle and Gardens - a magnificent moated castle set in beautiful parkland and Elizabethan gardens.
The thriving market town of BATTLE is home to the very spot where King Harold fell during the fateful conflict. Visit 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield (English Heritage) and explore the site of the famous battle between the Saxons and Normans. In the High Street, the medieval Almonry and Gardens is now home to the Battle Museum of Local History. At Yesterday's World you can step back through time, and enjoy bygone shops and room settings.
Where to go?
East Sussex is an area of great diversity, where culture and nature sit side by side. From tranquil rural idylls, stunning scenery and quiet beaches to cosmopolitan seaside towns, exciting nightlife and sites of great historical significance, all life is here.
There are plenty of opportunities to discover history too: Woodlands Park is in the heart of '1066 Country' so you're never too far from the action. In Battle, Hastings, Pevensey and Rye there are stories to be told at every turn. Of course, if you want to get out and about, nature is all around you. Feel the wind in your hair at Beachy Head, laze a day away among the dunes at fabulous Camber Sands or take in a breathtaking view from the South Downs Way. But, if you feel like taking it easy, you can always spend the day in your Dream Lodge. Pull up a chair on the terrace and let the world pass you by. East Sussex will still be there in the morning.
Local Beaches
| Camber Sands Award winning Blue flag sandy beach. Being the only beach to have sand dunes in East Sussex, its far stretching views are one not to miss. |
Pevensey Bay A quiet shingle beach, located in a rural setting, Known as the landing place for William the Conqueror. |
Newhaven A long running pebble beach which is backed by extensive cliffs, within the breakwater of the beach there is sand, a quiet peaceful location. |
Bexhill A traditional south-coast seaside resort with excellent facilities, mainly shingle beaches however in low-tide there is sand. |
Norman’s Bay A quite beach which is pebble at the top with shingle and sand at low tide. With excellent disabled access and far reaching views. An area towards Cooden Beach is used by Naturists. |
Golf Courses
Here are the names of a few courses in the area.
Dale Hill & Woosnam - 12 miles
Marriott Tudor Park - 25 miles
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club - 26 miles
Nizel Golf Course - 27 miles
Cobtree Manor Park Golf Course - 28 miles
Hever Castle Golf Club - 28 miles
East Brighton Golf Course - 29 miles
