Places To Go

A short drive away are the quiet and bustling Beaches of the South East Coast, picturesque and cafe-filled Historic Towns, Local Ventures to sightsee and Where Next will set you on your next excursion once you have filled your day!

Beaches

Plenty of British South East Coastlines to venture to... the nearby bustling seaside town of Hastings or busy Camber Sands, alternatively head to the quieter Winchelsea or Bexhill

Staying in the woods, but a 20 minute drive from us are the Sussex Coast beaches, so you can set off early and be there before the crowds and make the best of both worlds!

Hastings

Hastings Beach you'll find fish and chips, arcades, shopping, crazy golf and all the fun at the fair! Swimming, donuts, go-karts, shellfish and ice-creams... everything a seaside town should have!
Head to the Rock A Nore area and see the art at Hastings Contemporary, the aquatic life at The Blue Reef Aquarium and pop into The Hastings Fishermans Museum and The Shipwreck Museum
Then grab yourself some cockles and fish and chips before heading up at the East Cliff Railway to take in the amazing views of the beach and town below... stunning!
Then The Old Town of Hastings in George Street has cute bistros, bars and shopping
The West Cliff Railway where you can find at the top Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Castle before heading back into George Street which then leads into the more bustling town of the High Street stores and restaurants

Camber Sands

Camber Sands has the beautiful sandy beaches and seasonal beachside eateries and fun activities
A perfect beach day in the summer sunbathing and swimming or walking along the infamous sand dunes... sandcastles a plenty whatever the Season!
Take in Camber Castle before or after your beach day

Winchelsea

Winchelsea Beach is quieter with not much more than Winchelsea Beach cafe and a little further up, Eaters@Pett
Perfect for rock-pooling and with easy parking you can set off on your own paddle-board or canoe and take idyllic walks or cycle (hire an e-bike from Rye Bay Ebikes) along the shoreline of the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and see the large variety of coastal wildlife and plants, not forgetting the stunning views of beach and countryside along the way
Grab a cuppa and a slice of cake at the Rye Nature Reserve Discovery Centre and take in some history of the Pillboxes and Martello Tower along the way

"OUR PERSONAL FAVOURITE DAY OUT... SUMMER OR WINTER, RAIN OR SHINE!"

Bexhill

Bexhill Beach you can shop, lunch, beach and walk... mooch up and down the streets of shops and eateries or along the 2 mile seafront promenade
Chill on the beach with a picnic and maybe a cocktail after at Cooden Beach Hotel before picking up fish chips for tea
Take in the exhibitions at De La Warr Museum or the history at Bexhill Museum and then have a run around at Egerton Park

HISTORIC TOWNS

BATTLE

Battle has plenty places to grab a bite to eat in cute cafes and tea shops, The Bluebell Tearooms and pubs, The Bull Inn are both always a suggested place to dine... and then pick up some super little finds in the shops and boutiques!

Take in the history of this historic town at Battle Museum of Local History and of course visit Battle Abbey itself

RYE

Head to the historic town of Rye with shopping and antiques and Rye Market... the harbour is a nice place to stop at too!

The town itself is in abundance of history you can check out at The Rye Hertiate Centre along with cuteness and eateries for breakfast, lunch and dinner... The Mermaid Inn is always a good choice for those visiting

"OUR PERSONAL FAVOURITE PLACE TO GO IN THE EVENING FOR DINNER... OR A SPOT OF DAYTIME SHOPPING!"

BODIAM

Small Bodiam is where you find The National Trust's Bodiam Castle with its scenic surroundings, cafe, shop and bookstore is always a great place to venture to for a few hours "OUR PERSONAL FAVOURITE PLACE TO GO A COUPLE TIMES A YEAR!"