Out and About

Bodiam Castle One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385, as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat. There are wonderful views of the Rother Valley from the top of the towers.
Rye Perched on a hill, overlooking the River Rother and Romney Marsh, this ancient town is the sort of place you thought existed only in your imagination. With enchanting cobbled streets, medieval church and beautifully preserved historic houses from medieval, Tudor and Georgian times, Rye is almost suspended in time and has a uniquely unhurried atmosphere.
Battle The attractive town of Battle gets it name from the Battle of Hastings, which was fought between Harold the Saxon king and William the Conqueror in 1066. The town grew up around the Abbey of St Martin which was built by William the Conqueror after the battle. The high altar is believed to have been placed on the spot where Harold fell.
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill A Grade One listed Modernist icon for contemporary arts situated on the sea-front in Bexhill and welcomes over half a million visitors a year to its two bright and spacious galleries, the restaurant and café overlooking the sea, open-air balconies and roof-top terrace, a contemporary gift shop and a wide range of music events.
Hastings Old Town The original cosmopolitan coastal town of Hastings lies between the rugged beauty of the East and West Hills and is famous as being the home to Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet and their ‘net huts’, unique 3 storey wooden buildings originally used as workshops and storage for nets, sails and ropes. The town is a great hunting ground for antiques, objects d’art and rare books.
Hastings Country Park The Park has 267 hectares (660 acres) of ancient woodland, heathland and grassland together with 5 kilometres of dramatic unspoilt cliffs and coastline. Most of the park has been designated a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and it is now a Nature Reserve of international importance.