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Our locations has so many exciting attractions to choose from that you may be tempted to visit all of them.
Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century moated castle, set in rural countryside near the River Rother, is one of the most picturesque castles in England.
The magnificent medieval castle sits within a mirror-like moat protected by a drawbridge and four castellated main towers riddled with arrow slits.
It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years' War.
Bodiam Castle has been described by military historian Cathcart King as the most complete surviving example of a quadrangular castle. There are circular towers at each of the four corners, with square central towers in the south, east, and west walls.
Please visit the National Trust website to discover more about the fascinating history of Bodiam Castle.
Battle Abbey 22 minutes away, is the site of the most famous battlefield in England in 1066, when William the Conqueror defeated the army of King Harold II of England.
According to legend, King Harold II of England was supposedly shot in the eye with an arrow and killed, and a stone slab at the abbey marks the place where the king fell.
You can explore the ruins of Hastings Castle 13 minutes away, Britain’s first Norman castle built by William the Conqueror in 1067.
It’s located on West Hill, high above Hastings town, and has the most spectacular views overlooking the English Channel. It is also a fabulous location for picnics in good weather.
The East Hill Cliff Railway funicular is 13 minutes away in Rock– a–Nore Road, in Hastings Old Town, and it is the steepest in England.
It takes you to Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve with breathtaking views over the English Channel and the town.
You can get to Hastings Castle if you take The West Hill Lift another funicular at George Street in Hastings Old Town 13 minutes away.
St Clement’s Caves were formed around 14,000 BC, during the last known Ice Age.
Since their creation, these mysterious and spooky caves have had a fascinating role to play in the history of the Hastings area.
The caves served as a home, a hospital, an air-raid shelter, and a ballroom – of which even the royal family and The Rolling Stones have visited!
The caves provide the perfect location for a vivid recreation of the fascinating, dark, and often bloody stories of smuggling and piracy along the Sussex Coast.
Ever wondered where buccaneers hid back in the 17th and 18th centuries? Well, look no further, because these caves have stories to tell and you’ll want to hear them!
Hastings Aquarium is located on the idyllic Hastings coastline, surrounded by fishing boats and just a stone’s throw from the picturesque Old Town.
Step inside to head below the waves and discover what’s roaming our oceans.
From our own native UK waters to the tropical seas across the world there is a hugely diverse collection of sea life for you to admire.
Get up close to freshwater species and enjoy a break on dry land as you explore their amazing Jungle Room filled with incredible reptiles!
Their underwater tunnel is an immersive experience, with tropical sharks, rays and colourful fish swimming over your head!
If you are a dinosaur enthusiast you can go to The Shipwreck Museum, which is also located in Rock– a–Nore Road.
The museum displays fossils of the bones of Baryonyx, Polacanthus, and Iguanodon dinosaurs that lived in Hastings 140 million years ago.
One of their most exciting recent discoveries is a dinosaur trackway of three footprints at Fairlight near Hastings, and a full-size cast will be on display soon in the museum.
And in February 2024, a local family discovered a trackway of eight dinosaur footprints on the beach at Bexill-On-Sea.
The Great Dixter House and Gardens under half an hour away, is an historic house, a garden, a centre of education, and a place of pilgrimage for horticulturists from across the world.
There are 92 visitor attractions within the High Weald AONB, including nine National Trust properties, and two country parks.
Spa Valley Railway offers steam and heritage diesel train rides through the High Weald countryside.
Located in Tunbridge Wells and under 50 minutes away, it is great opportunity if you would like to take a day trip to sightsee and explore the region.
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