2016 Attractions Guide and Group Information

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Only 75 minutes from London
Hastings & 1066 Country 2016
Visit 1066 Country
It’s our 950th Anniversary! Home of the Battle of Hastings 1066 – an
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Brighton
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Bexhill
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Battle
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Dover
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Ashford
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Tonbridge
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Canterbury
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unspoilt combination of coast and countryside. Hastings and 1066 Country provides
two millennia of magical experiences in just one visit with most attractions open
all year round. This brief guide is an attempt to give you a flavour of the timeless
charms that lie at the heart of this truly famous place.
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Travelling to 1066 Country by car is
straightforward. The major road route is
the A21 which is linked to the M25, providing
a quick route around London. The fastest route
into 1066 Country from the Channel Tunnel
and Ferry Ports is via the M20 towards Ashford,
then the A2070 via Brenzett towards Rye.
Trains depart from London Charing Cross,
St Pancras (High Speed Link) and Waterloo
East. Trains also depart from London Victoria and
Gatwick Airport. Travel from Paris, Brussels or Lille
by Eurostar via Ashford International Station (from
Paris and Brussels approx 2 hours to Ashford, 1
hour from Lille). Frequent direct trains run from
Ashford, through Rye, to Hastings (45 mins).
The International Gatwick Airport handles
direct flights from all parts of the world, with
internal flights operating from the rest of Britain.
Gatwick is on the Victoria line, offering a direct
link with Bexhill and Hastings (and approximately
50 miles by road). In addition, charter services
operate from Lydd Airport (21 miles).
1066 Country is ideally situated if you
are travelling via the Cross Channel
Ferries: Dover (45 miles), Newhaven (31 miles).
Tourist Information
Centres
Hastings
01424 451111, [email protected]
Aquila House, Breeds Place, Hastings TN34 3UY
The Channel Tunnel connects the
South East of England and Northern
Europe (Folkestone to Calais).
Battle Museum of Local History
01424 775955, open 25 March - 29 October 2016
High Street, Battle TN33 0HW
Figures in brackets refer to distances from Hastings.
Visitor Information Point, Rye
01797 225595
The Old Sail Loft, Strand Quay, Rye, TN31 7AY
Dieppe
Rail information: tel 08457 484950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Group Visits
National Express operate regular daily
services from Victoria Coach Station. A
number of independent coach companies
offer a range of departure points and
times throughout the London area.
Visitor Information Point, Bexhill
01424 787950
Bexhill Museum, Egerton Road, Bexhill, TN39 3HL
or by contacting our Travel Trade team on
01424 451113 or [email protected]
There are several Information Points in the area too;
see www.visit1066country.com/tips
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Detailed information can be found on our
Group Travel pages at:
For Group Travel information, see p24 - 30
Contents
Battle........................................................................................................4
Bexhill....................................................................................................5
Hastings....................................................................5 - 10
Rye...........................................................................................................11
Surrounding Area....................12 -15
Events.........................................................................20 - 23
Trails.....................................................................................................25
Groups....................................................................26 - 32
2016 It’s our 950th Anniversary – Visit1066Country.com
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Visitor Attractions
in Hastings & 1066 Country 2016
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attractions.
1066 Country’s varied coast and countryside, thriving towns and rich history offer a
diverse range of activities to suit visitors of all interests. Whether you prefer action or
a more sedate pace, there’s a wealth of places to be explored.
For full listings of attractions see, www.visit1066country.com/thingstodo
Open: 7 days a week, all year.
Kent Street, Battle
TN33 0SD
01424 871700
www.sedlescombegolfclub.co.uk
Hawkhurst Rd, Cripps Corner,
Robertsbridge TN32 5SA
01580 830715
EnglishOrganicWine.co.uk
Bexhill Museum
The Museum covers 125 million years
of local history! Find out about the
Romans and their bloomery, see the
famous battleaxe found near the Abbey
walls and the painting of the Bayeux
tapestry, local industry, and memorabilia
from the Victorians and how Battle
survived wartime in the 20th Century.
The Museum is set in the award-winning
Almonry Gardens
Bexhill Museum offers something
for everyone from local history and
archaeology to fashion and Bexhill’s
motor heritage. The unique collections
are housed in a distinctive building
which combines a traditional Edwardian
museum with a modern extension.
Wide range of events, activities and
workshops throughout the year, visit our
website for details.
Battle Museum of Local History,
The Almonry, High Street, Battle
TN33 0HW
www.battlemuseum.com
[email protected]
Opening hours: 25 Mar -29 Oct 2016
Monday-Saturday 10.00 am-4.30 pm
FREE admission (Children must be
accompanied by an adult)
School visits by arrangement
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield
De La Warr Pavilion
950 years after the Battle of Hastings,
stand on the spot where England’s
future was fought. Imagine the stories
unfold, brought to life as you follow in
the footsteps of the Norman & Saxon
soldiers. From early summer - Meet
characters from the battle in person, and
visit the special must-see exhibition telling
the battle’s story from dawn till dusk.
Experience the stunning new views from
the gatehouse rooftop. Plan your attack
on the country’s most famous battlefield.
This award-winning Grade One Modernist
icon is on the sea-front of Bexhill on Sea.
Visit our two contemporary art galleries,
eat and drink in our sea-facing café bar,
relax on our balconies and enjoy our
diverse and eclectic programme of live
music, concerts, workshops and activities.
High Street, Battle TN33 0AD
01424 775705
www.english-heritage.org.uk/1066
Open daily: 25 March - 30 Sept 10am - 6pm
1 -31 Oct 10am - 5pm
13 - 17 Feb 2017, 10am - 4pm
Weekends only: 1 Nov - 31 Mar 10am - 4pm
closed 24 - 26 Dec, 1 Jan.
Adult £10.00, Concession £9.00,
Child £6.00, Family £26.00 (Reduced
admission prices apply till June).
Exhibitions 2016
Tonico Leomos Auad 30th Jan – 3rd Apr
Willem Sandberg
24th Apr – 4th Sept
Fiona Banner
24th Sept – 8th Jan 17
(As part of the ROOT 1066 Festival)
Beauport Park Golf Course
Egerton Park
Visually stunning 18 hole
Championship course. Flood
lit driving range. 9 hole pitch
and putt course. Discount golf
store. PGA Professional always
available for friendly advice. All
facilities open 7 Days a week.
Located within a few minutes’ walk of
the seafront and town centre, Egerton
Park offers something for everyone from
leisurely walks around the lakes to a more
vigorous workout at the fitness area.
Battle Road, St Leonards TN37 7BP
01424 854245
www.beauportparkgolf.co.uk
Open: Mon - Thurs: 8am - 8pm,
Fri: 8am - 7pm, Sat: 7.30am - 6.30pm,
Sun: 7.30am - 6pm
Please contact us for green fees and
details of our training courses.
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
Please contact us for prices
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Sedlescombe Golf Club
Children of all ages will love the play-zone
with its range of exciting equipment
including a zip-wire, climbing unit with
tree house and sand play area.
After all that you can stop for a wellearned refreshment at the park’s kiosk
taking in views of the park.
Open: Daily. See our range of Wine Lover’s
Tour-For-Two vouchers online, or just pop-in.
Adults £6,
Concessions £3, Children free.
Egerton Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 3HL
01424 222058
[email protected]
www.bexhillmuseum.co.uk
Open: Feb - Dec, Tues - Fri: 10am - 5pm,
Sat - Mon: 11am - 5pm
Adults £3, Concs £2.50,
Children 6-16 £1.50
Group rates from £1
Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea
TN40 1DP
01424 229111
www.dlwp.com
Open: Every day (except
Christmas Day) from 10am.
Check www.dlwp.com before visiting.
Free entry to building and exhibitions
Located behind Bexhill Museum
Egerton Road, Bexhill-on-Sea
TN39 3HL
01797 229049
www.rother.gov.uk/egerton
Open: Every day during daylight hours
Free entry
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1066 Target Sports
Blue Reef Aquarium
What does discipline, self-control, courtesy
& respect for others - oh, and huge
amounts of fun - have to do with shooting?
Welcome to the world of 1066 Target
Sports! Suitable for all the family, we aim to
de-myth the perception of target shooting,
teaching the benefits gained from such a
disciplined sport, we want to pass on our
passion to you! Within only 6 months,
we were voted Hastings top attraction on
TripAdvisor & now, just 1 year on, we’ve
been voted the top attraction in the whole
of East Sussex.
Ashdown House, Sedlescombe Road North,
St Leonards, TN37 7PB
01424 728949
[email protected]
www.1066targetsports.co.uk
Open: 12 noon - 8pm Tuesday - Friday
10am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday
Please see website for prices.
Alexandra Park
Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW
0844 549 9088
www.discoverhastings.co.uk
For great savings book online
Open: Daily from 10am
Closed 25 December
Adult - £9.00 Junior (3-12) - £6.95
Senior/Student - £8.00
Family 2 adults & 2 children - £29.90
Under 3’s Free
Hastings Castle & 1066 Story
Alexandra Park is a Grade II* designated
site in the “Register of Parks and Gardens
of Special Historic Interest” and is one of
the best parks in the country for its tree
collection. A 10 minute walk from the
town centre, the Lower Park has large
lawns, wildlife ponds, War Memorial,
bowls green, information points, toilets,
cafe, event areas, bandstand and
adventure playground.
St Helens Road/Lower Park Road
Hastings, TN34 2LG
01424 451066
Free
Hastings Adventure & Crazy Golf
With three, 18 hole courses, this is the UK
centre for miniature golf and the home of
the World Crazy Golf Championships. The
courses are traditional Crazy Golf with
windmill and ramps, Adventure Golf with
landscaped gardens, rocks, fountains &
waterfalls and Pirate Golf, with explosions,
huge splashes of water and a giant
skull that eats your ball! All 3 courses
are floodlit and open to late evening
throughout the summer. Café on site and
easy parking.
Hastings Old Town Seafront
TN34 3AJ
[email protected]
www.hastingsadventuregolf.com
Open throughout the year
Summer 9am to 10pm
Winter 10am to 5pm
Discover the history of Britain’s first ever
Norman castle. Take in the breath-taking
views of the Hastings coastline while
you explore the history of this iconic
building. Learn how the Battle of Hastings
unfolded in the medieval siege tent, as
a 20 minute video show takes you on a
journey from 1066 right up to the present
day. Wander through the Castle grounds
and be transported back through time,
explore the whispering dungeons and the
remains of the chapel.
One of the best and largest Children’s
Play Centres in the UK with extensive
indoor and outdoor play areas. For
children up to 12 years and separate
play area for under 6’s. Large indoor play
frame on two levels and outdoor facilities
which include large paddling pool with
fountains, a giant sand pit with a pirates
ship, traversing climbing wall and a
purpose built outdoor climbing frame and
great sea views to enjoy.
See website for prices.
Hastings Country Park
This is the latest adrenaline
pursuit to hit these shores.
This outdoor activity will have
you charging through our custom
built terrain, picking off foes with
your deadly accurate laser weapons!
The action will be exhilarating as
you stalk your opponents through
Battle Zone!
White Rock Gardens,
Hastings TN34 1LD
Welcome to Hastings Country Park
Nature Reserve.
01424 423778
One good walk, following the signposts, is
all it takes to be amazed at the stunning
scenery along the footpaths of dramatic
sandstone cliffs overlooking the ancient
fishing industry of the old town. Visit
ancient woodland, view the Exmoor
Ponies, explore the quarry and enjoy the
wildlife, flora and fauna along the way.
www.battlezonelive.co.uk
Facebook: battleZone Live
Open: 10am - Late, every day.
Sessions start from £10
Birthday parties catered for.
All sessions need to be prebooked.
Castle Hill Road, West Hill, Hastings
0844 549 9088
Open: February Half Term week only from
10am. Daily from 10am Easter – end of Oct
Adults - £4.75 Junior (3-12) - £3.95
Senior/student - £4.25
Combined tickets available with Smugglers
Adventure and Blue Reef Aquarium.
Clambers Play Centre & Café
Battle Zone Live Outdoor Combat
6 years and over
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There’s so much to see under the sea
at Blue Reef Aquarium. Enjoy incredibly
close encounters with seahorses, native
sharks, giant octopus and hundreds
of amazing aquatic creatures. At the
aquarium’s heart is a giant ocean display
where you walk through an underwater
tunnel and come face to face with shoals
of colourful fish. Explore our Remarkable
Reptiles area, home to exotic snakes and
curious bearded dragons. Then face your
fears and get hands on with our reptiles
during regular Animal Encounters.
All set within 853 acres, Enjoy …………
White Rock Gardens,
Hastings TN34 1LD
01424 423778
www.clambers.co.uk
Open: 9.30am - 6pm every day.
Pay once stay all day
Children 12mths - 17mths: £4.50
Children 18mths - 12yrs: £7.50
Children under 12mths: free
Adults: £1
Entrance off Fairlight Road just before
Fairlight Church on Battery Hill
01424 451066
Open: The Visitor Centre is open most
weekends between 10am and 4pm in the
winter and 10am and 5pm in summer.
Free
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Jerwood Gallery
East & West Hill Lifts
Let the lifts take you to the East and
West Hills. The newly rebuilt East Hill Lift
is the steepest in Britain and provides
spectacular views over the Old Town and
the English Channel and access to the
Country Park. Entrance in Rock-a-Nore
Road, Old Town. The West Hill Lift rises
from George Street through a natural
cave to the Castle, Smugglers Adventure
and West Hill.
East Hill: Rock-a-Nore Road
West Hill: George Street
01424 451111
Open: Daily, Summer, 10am - 5.30pm
Winter 11am - 4pm
East Hill Lift only open weekends in winter
Return: Adult £2.60, Child, Senior Citizen,
Student £1.60, Family £7.00*
Weekly & Season tickets available
* Family ticket - up to 2 adults 3 children
Fishermen’s Museum
Come and climb aboard the oldest Hastings
fishing boat and imagine how fishing must
have been over 100 years ago. This unique
museum houses Hastings’ last sailing lugger,
ten metres in length RX 278 Enterprise takes
centre stage. The Museum is set amongst
the net shops, the tall black sheds in which
the fishermen store their fishing gear. The
Museum is the former Fishermen’s Church
of St Nicholas, built in 1854 on the beach at
the heart of the fishing industry. Come and
step back in time and experience Hastings
fishing heritage.
Rock-a-Nore Road, Old Town
Hastings TN34 3DW
01424 461446
www.ohps.org.uk/fishermens_museum
Open: Every day except Christmas Day,
April to October 10am - 5pm, November to March 11am - 4pm.
Free, but donations welcome
Unique manufacturing museum &
shop, continuing 100 years business
with the theatre, tv, & film industries.
£1 entry to museum - shop free
01424 427793
Museum open: 10am - 4pm
Hastings History House
A changing programme of local history
exhibitions, talks and walks which can be
booked. We try to answer local history
enquiries and carry a stock of local
history books.
Old Town Walks Tuesdays from May to
September meet at the top of the West
Hill Lift at 2.30.
Old Town Carnival Week
30th July - 7th August.
01424 728377
[email protected]
www.jerwoodgallery.org
Open: Tues - Sun 11am-5pm. Open Bank Hols.
For information about admission prices,
please visit the Jerwood Gallery website
Hastings Lifeboat Station is located at
The Stade in Hastings Old Town – right
next to the fishing fleet berths on the
working beach. This is an ideal location for
launching and recovering, away from the
crowds on the beach during the summer
and protected by the harbour arm for
launches on particularly rough outings.
Applications for group guided tours must
be made in writing at least 28 days in
advance of proposed visit.
The Stade, Old Town, Hastings
TN34 3AR
01424 425502
Open: Every day except Christmas Day
10am - 4.30pm
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery
A family-friendly museum with
amazingly diverse collections. The
Museum was established over 125 years
ago and offers local people and visitors
to the town the opportunity to explore
art, culture and history from Hastings
and around the world.
Bohemia Road, Hastings TN34 1ET
01424 451052 www.hmag.org.uk
Open: Please see website for details.
21 Courthouse Street, Old Town
Hastings TN34 3AU
Free admission
01424 424744
www.ohps.org.uk
Open: Thursday to Sunday, 11am - 4pm
(may open longer in Summer).
Other times by arrangement.
(closed Sunday during Jan and Feb)
Open daily with special events.
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The Gallery shop stocks a range of books
and interesting gifts and the café, with its
sun terrace, panoramic views, and excellent
locally sourced food, is the perfect place to
stop for a bite to eat.
Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW
Hastings Lifeboat
Flower Makers Museum and Shop
58a High Street, Old Town, Hastings
TN34 3EN
Situated next to the historic fishing beach
in Hastings’ picturesque Old Town, the
award winning Jerwood Gallery is home to
the Jerwood Collection of 20th and 21st
century British art and a diverse programme
of exhibitions. For Group Travel information, see p24 - 30
Hastings Pier Reopens
Following a £14.2m refurbishment and
over two years work, Hastings Pier will
re-open to the public in Spring 2016 with
a restaurant in the pier’s one remaining
original building plus a bistro and roof
terrace cafe in the newly built, two storey
Visitor Centre.
There are plans for farmers’ markets,
outdoor cinema, concerts, Xmas fairs, ice
rink, circus, art installations and night sky
watching as well as the more traditional
seaside promenading.
White Rock, Hastings TN34 1YU
www.hpcharity.co.uk
[email protected]
Free admission
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Shipwreck Museum
White Rock Theatre
History from the sea in this unique
charitable trust museum. Hear the
stories, see artefacts from local historic
shipwrecks and enjoy the audio-visuals
and touch screen technology.
Workshops for groups at the Museum
with historic objects.
Also guided tours of the wreck of the
Amsterdam (1749), the 4000 years old
prehistoric forest, and the dinosaur age
rocks at low tides listed on the website.
Rock-a-Nore Road, Old Town, Hastings
TN34 3DW
01424 437452
www.shipwreckmuseum.co.uk
Open: Museum and Shop open
April - October, every day, 10am - 5pm.
November - March, weekends 11am - 4pm
(Group visits can be booked anytime)
Admission free, but donations welcome
Seashore Rickshaws
The White Rock Café is the perfect
place to enjoy a pre-show meal, light
snack or a coffee. The Theatre is available
to hire for receptions, meetings and
corporate events.
White Rock, Hastings
TN34 1JX
Book online 24 hours:
whiterocktheatre.org.uk
Ticket Office: 01424 462 288
Open: Mon - Sat 10am - 4.30pm
Varies according to show - please see
our website for details
Rye Art Gallery
Seashore Rickshaw tours run the full
length of Hastings and St Leonards
seafront - from the Old Bathing Pool
to Rock a Nore. You can book your tour
online or by phone. Enjoy a short trip
or a full guided tour with one of our
knowledgeable guides who will show
you the cultural and historical delights
of our amazing town.
01424 421231
[email protected]
www.seashorerickshaws.com
Open: High season: Tuesday - Saturday
12 noon - 8pm. Other times and low
season tours by appointment
Prices range from £4 for a single short
hop to £30 for a 1 hour tour for x3
persons. Weddings and special event
packages are priced individually.
Smugglers Adventure
Deep in the heart of Hastings West Hill
lies the Smugglers Adventure, acres of
caverns that conceal the thrilling history
of smuggling. More than 70 life-size
characters, interactive displays, eerie
lighting, sound effects and dramatic
recreations bring this mysterious and
often bloody world vividly to life.
Combined tickets available with Blue Reef
Aquarium and Hastings Castle.
The True CRIME Museum is a SHOCKING
new attraction for everyone fascinated by
the dark world of CRIME.
Set in 3,000 sq/ft of seafront caves,
it is the largest collection of crime
memorabilia in the UK.
Suitable for all ages and with wheelchair
access throughout, the museum presents
a chilling but fascinating insight into
the world of Serial Killers, Forensics,
Gangsters, Prisoners, Poisoners and more!
Rye Art Gallery was founded in the 1960s
and is supported by the Arts Council,
England and over 400 Volunteers/ Friends.
The Gallery is a successful and unique arts
centre that houses a permanent collection
of over 550 works by artists such as Paul
Nash, Edward Burra and John Piper, many
of which are loaned to other Galleries.
Exhibitions change every 4-6 weeks to show
a vast range of work by both many local
and International contemporary artists.
We are open 7 days a week (see website
for details).
107 High Street, Rye TN31 7DN
01797 222433
[email protected]
www.ryeartgallery.co.uk
Open: Everyday 10.30am - 5pm
Free admission although donations
welcome to help cover our costs.
We also encourage you to join friends
of the Art Gallery for an annual
subscription of just £15.
Rye Castle Museum Ypres Tower
St Clements Caves, West Hill, Hastings
TN34 3HY
0844 549 9088
For great savings book online
Feb Half Term – Nov 6th 2016.
Adult - £8.00 Junior (3-12) - £6.00
Under 3’s - FREE Senior/Student - £7.00
The Ypres Tower was built around 1249 to
defend Rye and later served as a private
dwelling, Court Hall, gaol and now a Museum.
Inside you can see where murderer John
Breeds was held prisoner and discover what
happened to him, find out about the
smugglers of Romney Marsh and see a model
that shows the changes to the coastline
since Roman times, besides much more. Visit
the Women’s Tower and the Medieval Herb
Garden. Virtual tour available. The Museum
at East Street open Summer weekends.
Administration - 3 East Street,
Rye TN31 7JY
01797 226728
www.ryemuseum.co.uk
[email protected]
Open: Daily (except Christmas & Boxing
Day), April to October 10.30am to 5.00pm
and November to March 10.30am to
3.30pm (weather permitting).
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Admission charges apply
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve & Camber Castle
The True CRIME Museum
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White Rock Theatre offers the very
best in entertainment, from headlining
comedians to live music, international
dance acts to shows for all the family
there’s something for everyone.
Palace Avenue Arcade, White Rock,
Hastings TN34 1JP
01424 420 115
www.truecrimemuseum.co.uk
Open: 10am - 5pm Daily
Adult: £7.50
Child: (Upto 16 yrs) £5.50
Concession: £6.50
Family: (2 Adults, 2 Children) £24.00
Group rate: (10+ people) £5 per person
Experience our coastal wetlands and find
many special plants, birds and
other animals. Explore a network of
footpaths on level ground. Visit five
birdwatching hides (all suitable for some
wheelchairs). See a changing coastline and
threats of invasion marked by blockhouses,
Martello Towers and Henry VIII’s Camber
Castle. A choice of circular walks from the
car park in Rye Harbour village, with a
gallery and tearoom, a café, two pubs and
a shop where you can get your picnic.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve TN31 7TX
Open all day every day
Camber Castle TN31 7TD
A 1 mile walk from the postcode, restricted
opening times.
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ryeharbour
Nature Reserve - free entry
Camber Castle - £3 adults, £1.50
concessions, accompanied children free
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Rye Heritage and Information Centre
Bodiam Boating Station & Lime Wharf Cafe
The Story of Rye/Town Model: A perfect
way to start your visit. This dramatic sound
& light show takes you through 700 years
of Rye’s deep & rich history, using a
beautifully crafted model of the town.
Personal Audio Tours: A handset to
guide you on a historic walk around Rye.
Old Seaside Pier Models: A rare collection
of 30 restored, working models & games
of the past. They can be played by all ages.
Guided Ghost Tours: Run on selected
dates Oct - March (pre booking essential)
Fun days out for the whole family. Boat
cruises to Bodiam Castle NT & Rye; private
hire available. Mess about on the river
in a rowing boat, canoe or kayak. Enjoy
camping with open fires & breakfast
delivery. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, full
lunch (our speciality is authentic Spanish
tapas) or afternoon tea in our delightful
Scandinavian boathouse inspired cafe with
wall to wall windows. Unwind with a chilled
beer on the sofa, whilst watching the kids
playing ball games in the secure play area.
Dog friendly.
The Old Sail Loft, Strand Quay,
Rye TN31 TAY
01797 226696
www.ryeheritage.co.uk
Open: February - October 7 days a week
November - January reduced opening
times.* (please check before visiting)
Please contact us for current prices.
The information centre provides a wide
range of local information, well stocked
gift shop selling local books & maps.
01797 253838
[email protected]
www.bodiamboatingstation.co.uk
www.limewharfcafe.co.uk
Open: Feb - Dec (see websites for opening
times and prices)
See websites for prices.
Bewl Water Country Park
Bateman’s
Home of Rudyard Kipling from 1902.
Kipling’s rooms and study are left as they
were when he lived there and wrote many
of his famous works. See his Rolls Royce,
the watermill and the wonderful gardens.
Our gift shop specialises in second-hand
Kipling books, and the licensed selfservice tearoom serves lunches and
light refreshments.
Burwash TN19 7DS
01435 882302
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans
House: Mar – Oct, 11 – 5pm
Nov – Feb, 11.30 – 3.30pm
Garden, Shop, Tearoom, Mill:
Mar – Oct, 10 – 5pm
Nov – Feb, 11 – 4pm
Closed 24 & 25 December
Adult £10.50 Child £5.25
Group rate £8.10
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect
place for healthy outdoor activity. The
National Pinetum is home to a world
leading collection of conifers and
provides a beautiful setting for peaceful
walks and picnics, and the Bedgebury
Café has wonderful views across the
Pinetum. Bedgebury Forest has miles
of family cycling and mountain-biking,
walking, and running, as well as Go Ape
tree top adventure, and an adventure
play trail. You may also find a Gruffalo!
Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst
TN17 2SJ
01580 879820
www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury
Closing times vary throughout the year,
please see website.
Please see website for prices
Bodiam Castle
Climb spiral staircases, walk the
battlements, discover nooks and crannies
and imagine the medieval life of this 1385
storybook castle – the best example of its
type in the country.
Learn more about its intriguing past
through the introductory film, daily
medieval character talks or A Knight’s
Peril, an exciting audio adventure.
Choose your souvenirs in the wonderful shop
and enjoy our varied menu in the tearoom.
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Riverside Cottage, Rye Road, Newenden,
TN18 5PP
Bodiam, Nr. Robertsbridge TN32 5UA
01580 830196
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle
Open:
10.30 am – 5pm daily or dusk if earlier
(except for 24/25 December).
Prices*: Adult £9.15, Child £4.60,
Family (2+3) £22.90. *Includes Gift Aid.
Bewl Bridge Lane, Lamberhurst
TN3 8JH
01892 890 000
www.bewlwater.co.uk
Open: 21 March - 31 October 9am till sunset
£4 per person or £8 per car with 2 or
more occupants. Children aged 4 and
under Free.
Carr Taylor Vineyards
Carr Taylor Vineyards, in Westfield, has
won many awards for their wines.
Wheel Lane, Westfield,
Hastings TN35 4SG
A self-guided trail is just £1.50. Guided
tours, with or without buffet lunch, are by
prior arrangement.
01424 752501
www.carr-taylor.co.uk
Picnic by the pond or have tea, coffee and
cakes in the shop.
Visitors can buy from a selection of wines,
preserves, gifts or hampers.
Open: Daily, 10am - 5pm
Free entry to shop
£1.50 for vineyard trails
Drusillas Park
Award winning Drusillas Park offers a fun-tastic
family day out that includes the best small
zoo in Europe where you’ll come face to face
with hundreds of exotic animals from monkeys
and meerkats to penguins and pandas.
But animals are just part of the Drusillas
experience – kids will love riding on Thomas
the Tank Engine, playing in Go Bananas and
Go Wild, exploring in Eden’s Eye maze and
experiencing our three theme park rides in
Hello Kitty Secret Garden. Plus, opening at
Easter 2016, our new splash-pad experience
‘Get Wet!’ will be a fountain of fun for all ages!
Alfriston Road, Berwick
Polegate, BN26 5QS
01323 874 100
www.drusillas.co.uk
Please see website for opening times.
Book online using the Price Squeezer
deal for the best value family day out
in Sussex.
Gardens & Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle
Herstmonceux, Hailsham
BN27 1RN
01323 833816
www.herstmonceux-castle.com
Open: 3rd April - 1st Nov, 10am - 6pm
(closed 28th-31st Aug).
Adults £6, Child/NUS £3, Concs £4.95
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Michelham Priory House & Gardens
The Giants of Brede
The water pumps, many of them triple
expansion steam driven and dating
from 1889, are currently demonstrated
by compressed air. Located in two tall
Engine Houses displaying Art Deco styles
of architecture that nestle in the tranquil
countryside of the Brede Valley. Step back
in time and soak up the atmosphere of
heavy engines that supplied reliable and
safe water to Hastings and surrounding
villages. Free parking. Light refreshments
and guided tours.
Waterworks Lane, Brede Hill, Brede (near Rye) TN31 6HG
01323 897310 or 07854 929425
[email protected]
www.bredesteamgiants.co.uk
The Observatory Science Centre
Enjoy an exciting range of hands-on
science and discovery amongst the domes
and telescopes of a former world famous
observatory. Our historic site is now a
thriving science centre, with over 100
interactive exhibits, as well as Telescope
Tours, Science Shows, Café, Gift Shop,
outdoor Discovery Park and water play areas.
Open Evenings including night sky viewing
(weather permitting), Astronomy Courses,
Workshops and many Special Events are also
run throughout the year. Our aim is to make
science spectacular and fun for everyone.
Free entry but donations welcome
Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye TN31 6PH
01797 252878
www.greatdixter.co.uk
Open:
House & Gardens: 25 March - 30 Oct 2016,
Tues - Sun & Bank Hol Mon
Gardens: 11am - 5pm House: 2pm - 5pm
House & Gardens: Adult £10.50,
Child £3.50, Gardens only: Adult £8.50,
Child £2.50
Tenterden TN30 6HE, Northiam TN31 6QT
Bodiam TN32 5UD
01580 765155 www.kesr.org.uk
Please see website for opening times.
Family (2 adults + up to 3 children or
1 adult + up to 4 children) £38 - a saving
of 30% on 2015 rates!
SingleReturn
Adult£13.50 £17
Child £9 £11.50
Wartling Road, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN
01323 832731
www.the-observatory.org
Open: Daily from 30 Jan to 27 Nov.
Adult £8, Child (4 - 16 yrs) £6.15
Senior £6.45, Family of 4 £25.20,
Family of 5 £28.70
Pashley Manor Gardens
Delight in the sweeping herbaceous
borders, elegant rose and historic walled
gardens, the productive kitchen garden,
enchanting woodland paths and tranquil
vistas that form this award winning garden.
Whenever you visit there is something
to delight the senses. Enjoy ‘fabulous
homemade food and warm hospitality
at arguably the best garden café in the
county’. Visit during a special event to
enjoy tulips, roses, lilies & dahlias. Gift
Shop; Sculpture & Art Exhibitions.
Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst TN5 7HE
01580 200888
www.pashleymanorgardens.com
Open:
1 April - 30 September, Tues, Wed, Thurs,
Fri, Sat, Bank Holiday Mondays and Special
Event Days, 11am – 5pm
Adult £10.00, Child under 16 £5
Child under 6 FREE
Tulip Festival £10.50
Pevensey Castle
Pevensey BN24 5LE
01323 762604
www.english-heritage.co.uk/pevensey
Open daily 25 March - 31 Oct,
Weekends only in winter.
Adults £5.60, Child £5.00,
Concessions £3.30, Family £14.50
Pevensey Court House & Gaol
Merriments
Merriments garden is a stunning 4 acre
garden and now has the distinction and
honour of being an RHS Partner Garden
in 2016 and beyond. The garden has
deep meandering borders, many formal
and informal focal points and a long
season of colour, texture and scent.
There are also many benches to pause
and enjoy the atmosphere of this ever
evolving garden. Relax in the popular
restaurant serving homemade-lunches
and afternoon teas. Also a comprehensive
nursery and gift shop.
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Open: 13 February – 18 December 2016
Adult £8.90, Conc. £7.90,
Child (under 5s free) £4.50,
Disabled/carer £4.50, Family (2+4) £23.00
Sorry, no dogs except for assistance.
Kent & East Sussex Railway
The picturesque line weaves between
Tenterden and Bodiam for 101/2 miles.
Experience travel and service from a
bygone age aboard beautifully restored
coaches and locomotives dating from
Victorian times.
Enjoy a pre-booked cream tea or
ploughman’s lunch during the trip.
Travelling on this line allows easy access
to other attractions such as the National
Trust Castle at Bodiam.
01323 844244 www.sussexpast.co.uk
[email protected]
Open: First Saturday of each month and
bank holiday Mondays, 10am - 4pm
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Great Dixter, birthplace and home of the
late gardening writer Christopher Lloyd, was
built in c1460 and boasts one of the largest
surviving timber famed halls in the country.
Of particular note is the antique furniture and
needlework collection. Restored by Sir Edwin
Lutyens in 1910, the gardens are now the
hallmark of Christopher Lloyd with a variety
of clipped topiary, wild meadow flowers,
mixed borders (including the famous Long
Border), natural ponds and the startlingly
exuberant Exotic Garden. Plant nursery and
gift shop on site with free parking.
Upper Dicker, Nr. Hailsham BN27 3QS
Hawkhurst Road, Hurst Green TN19 7RA
Pevensey BN24 5LG
01580 860666
www.merriments.co.uk
01323 733419 or 483470
www.pevenseyvisit.com
Garden open: 1 April- 18 Oct
Mon - Sat, 10am - 5pm
Sun, 10.30am - 5pm
Nursery, shop & restaurant open:
9am - 5.30pm, Sun from 10.30am
Adult: £7 Seniors: £6.50 Kids: FREE
Open: 11am-4pm Easter Wknd and Sun
in April and Oct until 11th. May-Sept
Wed-Sun incl. BH Mondays.
Adults £2, Child Free, Concs £1.50
Stone Cross Windmill
Stone Cross BN24 5EA
01323 483470 or 07909987843
[email protected]
Open: April (or Easter if earlier) to end
September Sundays/Bank Holidays 2- 5pm
plus special days or by appointment
Donations welcome.
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Drusillas Park (follow A27)
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Events
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These are just some of the events taking place in 2016.
For full listings, see www.visit1066country.com/whatson
Throughout the year
Regular Events
The Brede Steam Giants Open Days;
first Saturday of every month and every
Bank Holiday Monday 10am-4pm
Weekly:
Rye - Farmers Market every Wednesday
Hastings - Local Market every Thursday
Rye - General Market every Thursday
Brede - Farmers Market is held every Friday
ELF (Every Last Friday) Battle’s monthly
Arts & Music Festival; 7pm-10pm;
five venues.
February – October – Various dates
Hello Kitty; The Fat Controller; Peppa Pig, The
Gruffalo; Ben & Holly, The Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles and other children’s favourites at Drusillas Park.
Monthly:
Brightling Market takes place on the last Saturday
of every month from March to November, 10am 12noon, Brightling Village Hall
Community Cinema, Battle Memorial Hall, Battle
Last Wednesday of the month.
Saturday 30 January – 17 April
John Bratby; Everything but the
Kitchen Sink, Jerwood Gallery
“Beautiful Beach”
Saturday 30 January – 10 April
Tonico Lemos Auad;
De La Warr Pavilion
- Camber Sands Reviewed on 9 September 2015 by JChoudhry, London
Until Sunday 31 January
The Big Chill, Hastings Museum
& Art Gallery
UK - tripadvisor.co.uk
February
Monday 15 – Friday 19
Normans & Saxons, Battle Abbey
Saturday 20 – Sunday 28
Rye Bay Scallop Week
Thursday 25 February – 5 March
Hastings International Piano
Concerto Competition
Saturday 27
Crime Writing Workshop with
author Wensley Clarkson,
Friday 5 – Tuesday 9
Hastings Fat Tuesday
“14 or more miles of dunes and endless beach. Stunning
clear water and plenty of space to set up camp without
being disturbed. Will be visiting again and again.”
Millions of reviews to help you choose
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Friday 12
Murderous Sussex, an evening with
author John Eddleston, The True
CRIME Museum
January
Friday 1 January – Sunday 28
February
Books for Boys Exhibition, Batemans
Saturday 13
Astronomy Course: Telescope Clinic,
The Observatory Science Centre
Monday11 – Monday 25
Medieval Mondays, Bodiam Castle
A Day Out with Thomas, K&ESR
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April
Saturday 2 – Saturday 30
Exhibition of paintings by Sam
Smith; The BlackShed Gallery
Saturday 2 – Thursday 12 May
Land | Sea | Sky - a celebration of
nature; Saffron Gallery
Tuesday 5
Collect & Create – Journey Sticks;
Rye Harbour
Friday 22 April – 7 May
Tulip Festival, Pashley
Manor Gardens
March
National Mills Weekend,
Michelham Priory
Sunday 15
Open Day, Brownbread Horse
Rescue, Nr Battle
Sunday 22
Birds of Prey, Archery and Medieval
Drumming experience day
Gardens & Grounds of
Herstmonceux Castle
Sunday 29 – Monday 30
Battle Medieval Fayre
Monday 4 – Saturday 23
Battle Scarecrow Festival
November
Friday 15 – Sunday 17
Walled Garden Music
Festival, Robertsbridge
Saturday 5
Battle Bonfire & Firework Display
Sunday 17
Hastings Pirate Day 2016
Sunday 17
An Introduction to
Bumblebee Ecology &
Identification; Rye Harbour
Saturday 23
Bexhill Roaring 20s
Saturday 23 April – 6 July
Prunella Clough; Unknown
Countries, Jerwood Gallery
Saturday 29
2016 Medieval Conference –
Conspicuous Consumption & Display
in the Late Middle Ages, Rye.
July
Saturday 12
Rye Bonfire Celebrations
September
Bexhill Festival of the Sea
Tuesday 6
The Bayeux Tapestry and the
Story of the Missing Panel, Battle
Museum of Local History
Saturday 30 – Monday 2 May
Bubbletastic Weekend at The
Observatory Science Centre
Sunday 24
Open Air Shakespearean Theatre,
the GB Theatre Company presents
Romeo and Juliet, Gardens &
Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle
Sunday 20
32nd Hastings Half Marathon
May
August
Saturday 10 – Sunday 2 October
ROOT1066 International Festival
Friday 25
Battle Annual Marbles Competition
Sunday 1 May – 30 September
The Great 1066 Invasion, Pevensey
Court House Museum
Monday 1 – Wednesday 31
Summer of ‘66, Battle Abbey
Hastings Seafood & Wine Festival
Tuesdays during August
Birds of Prey at Battle Museum
& Art Activities
British Crazy Golf Open, Hastings
Adventure Golf
Until Sunday 7
Hastings Old Town
Carnival Week
October
Friday 11
Shoot to Kill, an evening with Police
Photographer, Mark Taylor, The True
CRIME Museum
Friday 25 – Monday 28
Easter time at Michelham Priory
Monday 2
Jack in the Green Festival, Hastings
Friday 25 – Saturday 29 October
1066 @ Battle Museum of
Local History
Sunday 27
Bexhill 100 Easter Bonnet
Display & Parade
Wednesday 30
The Gruffalo, Drusillas
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Tuesday 3 – Sunday 8
Hastings Folk Festival
Friday 13
Sweeney Todd’s Dinner with the
Dead, The True CRIME Museum
Anglo Continental Street
Market, Bexhill
Dahlia Debut, Pashley Manor Gardens
June
WWI Weekend, Bateman’s
Friday 14
Concorde 1066 in Battle –
commemorative event
Wednesday 1 – Saturday 9 July
Exhibition by Alan Rankle & Bent
Holstein, The BlackShed Gallery
Thursday 25 – Monday 29
Rye International Jazz &
Blues Festival
Battle of Hastings 950,
Battle Abbey
1066 Cycling Festival,
Bexhill & Hastings
Saturday 15
64th National Town
Criers Championship
World Crazy Golf
Championships, Hastings
Adventure Golf
Saturday 15
Hastings Bonfire Celebrations
Special Rose Week at Pashley
Manor Gardens
Sunday 16
1066 Country Relay,
Pevensey – Battle
Friday 24 – Saturday 25
Battle’s Big Weekend
Halloween Shriek Week, Drusillas
Saturday 15
Oktoberfest, St Mary in the Castle
Christmas Fair at Michelham Priory
Saturday 19
Robertsbridge Bonfire Night
Great Dixter Christmas Fair
December
Throughout December
Winter Wonderland, Drusillas Park
Throughout December
Santa Specials at K&ESR
Saturday 3
Bexhill Lions Family Fun Santa Dash
Thursday 8
Battle Gala Night
Thursday 17
Hastings Christmas Light Switch-on
For details of English
Heritage events for 1066
Battle of Hastings, Abbey
and Battlefield, visit
www.english-heritage.org.uk
For details of all National
Trust events, including more at
Bateman’s and Bodiam Castle,
visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
& Camber Castle run many
educational and fun events
every year. For full listings
call 01797 227784 or visit
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
Details correct at time of printing.
Any changes will be published at
visit1066country.com or contact the
relevant Tourist Information Centre.
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Trails
New and exciting ways of experiencing the best of this area. All the Information
Centres offer a wide range of leaflets and booklets - a few are shown here.
1066 Country Walk
Guides
31 mile route from
Pevensey to Rye retracing
the steps of William the
Conqueror. Free leaflet or
comprehensive guides from £4.95
Battle Town Trail
Detailed map of trail
is available from both
Market Square and
Mount Street
car parks. £1
William the Conqueror Trail
Follow the course of the 1066
invasion from Normandy to
Hastings. 20p
Haunted Hastings Tours
A 50 page book with three spooky
tours around St Leonards, the Town
Centre and Old Town by Tina Lakin.
With maps and photographs. £2.95
Keane Trail
Take a tour of ‘Strangeland’
and discover the Battle and
Bexhill of Keane’s lyrics.
Visit www.keanetrail.org.uk
Foyle’s Hastings
The latest edition of a book
taking Foyle’s War fans
through the locations made
famous in the TV show. £3.75
Hastings Stade
Audio Tour
A 16 point, 40 minute
narrated tour of
Hastings’ historic beach area, the Stade.
Download free app from GEO Tourism website.
Rye Audio Walking Tours
Historical or ghost walks
around the cobbled streets
of Rye, guided by personal
stereo. Available for hire,
deposit taken.
Ramblers Walks around
Battle
A series of walks planned by
Battle Ramblers, ranging from
1 to 6 miles. £3
Discover the wildlife, history and
landscape of this fascinating
Nature Reserve, which surrounds
Rye and Winchelsea. £1
Commemorative Battle
of Hastings 50p coin
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Buy a commemorative Battle of Hastings
brilliant uncirculated 50p from Hastings Tourist
Information Centre as a great souvenir of your visit, for £10
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Information for Groups
Group Travel accommodation
In this section of the guide you’ll find information designed to help you plan your
group visit to Hastings & 1066 Country. Use it in conjunction with our Groups pages
on www.visit1066country.com and we’re sure you’ll find it useful.
1066 Country offers a range of establishments which cater for and welcome
groups, from three star hotels to good basic fully inclusive accommodation,
all set in stunning countryside or coastal locations.
Registered Guides
Blue Badge Guides are professional tourist guides and experts in 1066 Country Tours. They have
undertaken the South East England training course and successfully completed both written and practical
examinations and members of the South East England Tourist Guides Association and/or the Institute of
Tourist Guiding. Contact individuals for fees.
Jane Fraser-Hay
Tel. 01797 225793 / Mob: 07866 640089
[email protected]
Interests: Countryside,
Archaeology & Historic Buildings English
Francoise Haslam-Dodo
Mob. 078899847352
[email protected]
www.brightonrevisited.co.uk
Engish, French, German
Maggie Burghuber
Mob. 07904867727
[email protected]
English, German
Wilf Jackson
Tel. 01323 470501
[email protected]
English
Themed itineraries
See our group pages on www.visit1066country.com for some suggestions of ready-made
tours around 1066 Country.
Coaches
Many attractions listed in this guide have coach parking facilities for their group visitors and guests. Please
refer to individual entries for details. The following towns in 1066 Country also provide specific coach
parking areas. Maps showing the coach parks can be found at www.visit1066country.com
Battle
Upper Market, top of High Street, next to Budgens
supermarket. Space for 12 coaches FREE.
Bexhill
Official coach park at Wainwright Close (off
Beeching Road) FREE.
Coach pick-up points at the De La Warr Pavilion and
Manor Gardens in Bexhill Old Town.
Pevensey
None specifically allocated. Suggested drop off
point at Pevensey Castle.
Rye
Rye Railway Station. From £12 all day.
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Camber
Western Car Park, Old Lydd Road - £3.50 per hour.
Hastings & St Leonards
Coach parking facilities are in Falaise Road (TN34 1EU)
and West Marina Gardens (TN38 0AG).
Set down/ pick up points are provided in the Old Town on
both sides of the A259, near to the boating lake.
For further details call 01424 451111 or see our group
pages on www.visit1066country.com for a map showing
coach facilities.
Coach pick-up points at Warrior Square (St Leonards),
East Beach Street and East Parade (Old Town) and Priory
Road (West Hill).
Their group rates are listed in this section. Prices quoted are net and non-commissionable rates per
person unless otherwise stated, based on a minimum group of 10 or 20 persons. They are inclusive of
service and VAT at the current rate. These rates should not be treated as firm quotations. They will vary
according to circumstances and are always subject to negotiation and confirmation between agent
and hotelier.
Hotel Accommodation
Bexhill:
This elegant resort is the birthplace of British motor racing, home to the De La Warr Pavilion, one of
the UK’s finest examples of modernist architecture and now a major arts centre and also has a two
mile stretch of level promenade and beach to enjoy. The Colonnade is just one of several fascinating
architectural features along the seafront and promenade. You will also see elegant Victorian, Edwardian
and Art deco buildings. West Parade is Next Wave; a revamped and modernised promenade.
Enjoy the play areas, landscaped gardens all with a seaside theme.
Bexhill: The Cooden Beach Hotel H H H
Set directly on the beach in a quiet corner
of Bexhill.
41 ensuite bedrooms, some with sea views;
a selection of Conference rooms, Wedding
specialists licensed for civil marriages and
partnerships.
The Beachside Restaurant with sea views,
The Beachside Terrace for al fresco dining
and The Cooden Tavern for great quality
traditional pub food. Cream Teas and
Afternoon Tea served throughout the hotel.
Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill
TN39 4TT
01424 842281
Fax: 01424 846142
[email protected]
www.thecoodenbeachhotel.co.uk
Rooms: 41
Prices from: £60 B&B pppn
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Hotel Accommodation
Hastings: Chatsworth Hotel
Battle:
7-11 Carlisle Parade, Hastings TN34 1JG
This charming market town grew up around Battle Abbey and takes its name from the famous battle
between England’s would be rulers William Duke of Normandy and the Saxon King Harold. On 14th
October 1066, this area witnessed the most celebrated confrontation to take place on English soil
– the Battle of Hastings.
Battle has a picturesque High Street, a wealth of intriguing architecture, ‘twittens’ (passageways) and
squares. Battle Town Trail, a self-guided tour, provides an interesting snapshot into the town’s history.
01424 720188 Fax: 01424 445865
[email protected]
www.chatsworthhotel.com
Rooms: 52
Prices from: £39 pppn room only
Hastings: White Rock Hotel Accredited
White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JU
01424 422240 Fax: 01424 432350
[email protected]
www.thewhiterockhotel.com
Rooms: 40
Prices from: £64 - £129
Battle: PowderMills Hotel HH H
Powdermill Lane, Battle TN33 0SP
01424 775511 Fax: 01424 774540
[email protected]
www.powdermillshotel.com
Rooms: 48
Prices: B&B from £70-80 per person
DB&B from £90 per person
Battle: The Brickwall Hotel H H H
The Green, Sedlescombe, Battle TN33 0QA
01424 870253 Fax: 01424 870785
[email protected]
www.brickwallhotel.com
Rooms: 24
Prices: From £65 B&B per room per night
Evening meal available
Hotel Accommodation
Hastings:
This cosmopolitan town is home to the largest beach-launched fishing fleet in Europe, the remains of
the first castle in England to be built by William the Conqueror, a preserved Old Town and a strong local
arts community.
Hastings: Best Western Royal Victoria Hotel H H H
BEST WESTERN Royal Victoria Hotel built
in 1828 as the focal point of Burton St
Leonards. Many historical guest from
Queen Victoria & Prince Albert, King
George V, Edward VII to Gladstone,
Palmerston and Tennyson. Prominently
situated along the picturesque Hastings &
St Leonards seafront with high standards
of comfort and hospitality. Spectacular
views across the English Channel,
elegantly spacious bedrooms, Piano Bar &
Lounge and Sea Terrance Restaurant.
Marina, St Leonards TN38 0BD
01424 445544
Fax: 01424 721995
[email protected]
www.royalvichotel.co.uk
With dramatic views over restful parkland down
to the shimmering sea below, Shearbarn oﬀers
all the ingredients for a truly perfect holiday.
BAR AND RESTAURANT,
INDOOR HEATED POOL,
GYM, EVENTS AND
MUCH MUCH MORE....
BOOK ONLINE or
CALL 01424 423 583
Rooms: 50
Prices: Please give us a call for your
bespoke quote
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RELAX, ENJOY,
HAVE FUN
EMAIL [email protected] or
FIND US at www.shearbarnholidaypark.co.uk
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Group rates and information
These rates should be treated as a guide only. Booking in advance for some
attractions is essential and rates can sometimes be more favourable.
Contact the attraction to confirm details directly.
www.visit1066country.com/groups
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey &
Battlefield
See page 4
15% discount on group parties of 11 or more.
Group Leader goes free. Free entrance for schools
provided at least two weeks’ notice is given.
1066 Target Sports
See page 6
See website for rates.
Bateman’s
See page 12
Group rates: Adult £8.10, Child £4.05
Battle Museum
See page 4
School visits by arrangement.
See page 4
Group prices available on request
Contact for details.
Bexhill Museum
See page 5
Adult group rates from £1.00
Free entry for drivers/tour operators.
Bodiam Castle
See page 12
£7.70 adults, £3.85 for children (5-16yrs)
Pre-booked in advance with a minimum of
15 to qualify. Pre-booking also means free
parking for the coach and a driver voucher
of £5 to spend in the tea room.
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Bodiam Boating Station
See page 13
Great Dixter Gardens
See page 13
Wine Tours for groups of 15+ by arrangement.
£6.50 adults, £5.50 concessions.
Groups of 14 or less, £69 total.
See page 14
House & Gardens 2-5pm entry: £9.00 person
based on group of 25 or more.
Other price and garden tour packages available.
See website for details. Deposit (deducted from
final entry fee) for group bookings £40.
De la Warr Pavilion
Carr Taylor Vineyards
See page 5
Gallery tours by arrangement.
See page 9
Free entry.
Drusillas
Hastings Castle & 1066 story
See page 13
East & West Hill Lifts
See page 8
Group rates: Adult £2.10, Child: £1.20
Fishermen’s Museum
See page 8
Talks available by arrangement - £20
Flower Makers Museum
See page 8
Groups by appointment from £25
for a group 15
Giants of Brede
See page 14
Groups welcome by prior arrangement.
Free but donations welcome.
See page 7
Pre-booked - £3.85
Hastings Smugglers Adventure/
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium/
Hastings Castle
See page 10 and 7
Pre-booked - £13.46
See page 8
Groups welcome by arrangement.
Gardens and Grounds of
Herstmonceux Castle
Hastings Smugglers Adventure
See page 13
Tel: 01323 834457
Open daily 3 April - 1 November
(closed 23 August)
See page 10
Pre-booked - £5.75
10am - 6pm (last admission 5pm)
Closes at 5pm during October
Hastings Smugglers Adventure
& Hastings Castle
(15+): Adults £4.50
Children under 15 £2.00
Concessions £4.00
See page 7 and 10
Pre-booked - £8.38
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium
See page 7
Pre-booked - £5.75
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium
& Hastings Smugglers Adventure
See page 7 and 10
Pre-booked - £10.96
The castle is not open to the public;
however guided tours are conducted at an
extra charge and subject to availability. Phone
for confirmation of times before your visit. We
can also arrange castle tours and any catering
requirements more efficiently. Visit the Tea Room,
Visitor’s Centre, Children’s Woodland Play Area
and Nature Trail.
Jerwood Gallery
See page 9
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Kent & East Sussex Railway
Pevensey Castle
See page 14
Group Rate 10% discount on all fares for groups
of 15 or more. (not applicable with combined visits)
See page 15
15% discount on group parties of 11 or more Group Leader goes free. Free entrance for schools
provided at least two weeks notice is given.
Merriments
See page 14
For groups of 15+ there is a special group rate of:
£6 per person. Groups must be pre-booked. Free
entry to the restaurant, nursery or shop. Guided
garden tours available.
Michelham Priory
See page 15
Groups of 15+ Adult £7, Child £4 when
booked in advance.
Observatory Science Centre
See page 15
Pre-booked daytime groups of 15+ (excl. schools
and uniformed groups):Adult £7:00; Child (4-16)
£5.15; Senior £5.45, Private Telescope Tour £1.00
pp; Private Science Show: £1.00 pp.
Coach driver FREE entry.
Carers are admitted free of charge on production
of Blue Badge, benefit award letter or similar.
Pashley Manor Gardens
See page 15
There are special rates for pre-booked groups of
15+ £9.50 per person.
Arrival before 11am: £1 extra per person.
Tulip Festival 24 April – 6 May inclusive:
£10.50 per person.
Free entry and refreshment voucher for
coach drivers. Rye Castle Museum
See page 11
Groups welcome - special rates apply. Out of
hours opening can be arranged. Guides available
for both sites. Please phone 01797 226728 or
email [email protected] for details.
Rye Heritage Centre
See page 12
Groups welcome - special rates apply.
Out of hours opening can be arranged.
Please phone 01797 226696 or email
[email protected]
Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard
See page 5
Tour Operators and coach drivers are advised that
coaches should drop off and collect their party at
the vineyard entrance - NOTE there is not enough
space to turn large vehicles in the vineyard car park!
Guided tour and tasting: 12 - 30 persons £9.50
each, 30+ persons £9 each. Booking essential.
Shipwreck Museum
See page 10
Amsterdam Tours £6 adult, £3 children.
Booking essential.
One adult with a valid ticket can
travel with up to 4 Kids for £1 each
Off-Peak with Southeastern.
Book train tickets at
southeasternrailway.co.uk/kids
See page 10
Group rates of 10 or more people. Tel. 01424
420115 or email [email protected]
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure factual accuracy in the production of this guide, we have to rely on information supplied and cannot accept
liability for any error or inaccuracy. In the case of advertisement entries we have to rely upon the information given by advertisers, particularly as to
their facilities and charges. When you accept offered accommodation on the telephone or in writing, you may be entering into a legal and binding
contract with the proprietor of the establishment. This means if you cancel a reservation, fail to take up the accommodation or leave prematurely the
proprietor may be entitled to compensation if it cannot be re-let for all or a good part of the period. If a deposit has been paid it is likely to be forfeited
and an additional payment may be demanded. Please note that the terms quoted in the advertisements include VAT at the current rate. It is essential
to check all terms and prices when making accommodation enquiries or making a reservation.
Produced by the Marketing Team of Hastings Borough Council on behalf of 1066 Country: Promoting 1066 Country in
Partnership: A consortium of Local Authorities, private sector and public organisations. Photographs by Jonny Thompson,
Clive Sawyer, Bob Mazzer, Jim Holden and supplied by attractions/accommodation providers. Printed by Celeritas Solutions.
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Kids for £1
Valid for children aged 5 to 15 (under 5’s go free). Kids for £1
tickets cannot be discounted with Railcards or used on journeys
wholly within London Zones 1-6. Full terms and conditions at
southeasternrailway.co.uk/kids.
Enjoy that holiday feeling
whenever you like with
holiday home ownership
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benefi ts
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Some of the things our owners’ love:
•OutdoorSpaceBowlflume
•9-holepitchandputtcourse
•IndoorAirspace
•Heatedindoorandoutdoorpools
•Kids’clubforallages
•Familyentertainmentandactivities
•Barandrestaurant
•Owners’gymandsauna
•Ownerexperiencedays
•15%discount†aroundtheparkinour
bars,restaurantsandshops
For more information about holiday home ownership come and visit us at:
Combe Haven Holiday Park
Harley Shute Road, St Leonards on Sea, Hastings, Sussex TN38 8BZ
Call 01424 426 771 or visit combehavenholidaypark.co.uk
Terms and conditions apply. Parks cannot be used as a permanent residence. Bourne Leisure Limited is registered in England and Wales, no 04011660. Registered office 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
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