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1 VISIT Battle / Bexhill / Hastings / Herstmonceux / Pevensey / Rye VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM visit1066country.com

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3 VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2017 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY Welcome This majestic part of the south-east coast takes in Battle, Bexhill, Hastings, Herstmonceux, Pevensey, Rye and Camber. Set in tranquil, rolling countryside it s perfect for a cultural break or family fun. Steep yourself in culture and history as you explore fairytale castles, beautiful gardens, quirky museums and award-winning art galleries. Sample local wines at our vineyards and enjoy fi ne dining and sustainable seafood fresh from the boat. Build sandcastles, swim in Blue Flag seas or row up the River Rother. If the sun s hiding, go deep inside the smugglers caves, visit the world s largest underground skate park, or get up close and personal with creatures of the deep at the aquarium. CONTENTS BATTLE 4 BEXHILL 5 HASTINGS 6-10 RYE 12 SURROUNDING AREA EVENTS TRAILS 25 REGISTERED GUIDES/COACH PARKS 26 ACCOMMODATION DIRECTIONS/TRAVEL 30-31

4 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY Visitor Attractions 1066 Country offers a wealth of places to explore in a small but impressive area and this guide gives a brief fl avour of the charms that lie at the heart of this truly famous place. Most attractions are open all year round visit1066country. com/attractions BATTLE MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY The Almonry, High Street, Battle TN33 0HW T E enquiries@battlemuseum.com W battlemuseum.com 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, the painting of the Bayeux tapestry, local industry, and memorabilia from the Victorians, and discover how Battle survived wartime in the 20th century. The museum is set in the award-winning Almonry Gardens. Open: 1 April to 31 Oct 2017 Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm 1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY & BATTLEFIELD High Street, Battle TN33 0AD T E battle.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk W english-heritage.org.uk/battle Stand at the centre of where England s future was fought. See and hear the stories unfold, brought to life in the exhibition and in audio as you follow the footsteps of Norman & Saxon soldiers. Explore the new sculpture trail as you walk across the iconic battlefi eld, witness the stunning views from the new abbey gatehouse viewing platform, and see the new exhibition opening for Make sure you experience the atmosphere for yourself. Open: Daily April to October. Please see website for winter opening times. BEAUPORT PARK GOLF CLUB Battle Road, St Leonards TN37 7BP T W beauportparkgolf.co.uk Visually stunning 18 hole championship course, fl oodlit driving range, 9 hole pitch and putt course and discount golf store. PGA professional always available for friendly advice. All facilities open seven days a week. Open: Mon to Fri: 8am to 8pm Sat: 7.30am to 6.30pm Sun: 7.30am to 6pm FREE admission (children must be accompanied by an adult) School visits by arrangement Adult 11.10, Concession 10.00, Child 6.70, Family Please contact us for prices 4 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

5 VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2017 SEDLESCOMBE ORGANIC VINEYARD SEDLESCOMBE GOLF CLUB Kent Street, Battle TN33 OSD Hawkhurst Rd, Cripps Corner, Robertsbridge TN32 5SA T W englishorganicwine.co.uk Open: Daily. See our range of wine lovers Tour-For-Two vouchers online, or just pop in. BEXHILL MUSEUM Egerton Road, Bexhill TN39 3HL DE LA WARR PAVILION, BEXHILL Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1DP T W sedlescombegolfclub.co.uk Adults 7.50, Concessions 5, Children free. T E enquiries@bexhillmuseum.co.uk W bexhillmuseum.co.uk T W dlwp.com Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the 72 hole Parkland Course offers a true test of golf. Sedlescombe Golf Club also boasts an onsite hotel and the fully serviced Greens Restaurant offering locally sourced fresh fayre. Home also to The James Andrews School of Golf. Open: Seven days a week, all year. Bexhill Museum offers something for everyone from local history and archaeology to fashion and Bexhill s motor heritage. Operate Eddie Izzard s childhood working train set. New for 2017, see the Roaring 20s fashion display. Wide range of events, activities and workshops throughout the year, visit our website for details. Open: Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday to Monday: 11am to 5pm Closed for January We are a pioneering centre for arts and culture in an iconic modernist building on the beach. You can enjoy exhibitions, live music and comedy, family activities, a shop and a stylish café with spectacular views overlooking the sea. Free admission. Exhibitions Summer 2017 Simon Patterson 20 May to 3 Sept George Shaw 25 March to 18 June Open: Every day Check dlwp.com for details. Please contact us for green fees and details of our training courses. Adults 3, Concs 2.50, Children 6 to Free entry to building and exhibitions VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 5

6 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY EGERTON PARK 1066 TARGET SPORTS ABDUCTED LIVE ALEXANDRA PARK Located behind Bexhill Museum Egerton Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3HL T W rother.gov.uk/egerton Ashdown House, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards, TN37 7PB T E info@1066targetsports.co.uk W 1066targetsports.co.uk White Rock Gardens, Hastings TN34 1LD St Helens Road/Lower Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2LG T T W abductedlive.co.uk F Abducted Live 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 fi tness area. Children of all ages will love the playzone 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: Every day during daylight hours Target Sports is an indoor activity centre the whole family can enjoy. The target sports experience is made up of half hour sessions on the activities of your choice with our expert instructors. All equipment and training is provided. Take your pick of activities from: Air Rifl e, Live Fire, Archery, Axe Throwing, Crossbow, Catapult, Shovel Throwing, and Knife Throwing. Open: 10am to 8pm seven days a week. You have one hour to survive. Can you solve the puzzles and escape this live action horror game? There is always a twist so watch your back. Suitable for two to seven players. We offer two versions, a normal 60 minute escape and a extreme 90 minute version with live actors. This is a great attraction for people who like to be tested mentally and physically - just look at our 5 star reviews. Great for team building, birthdays, stag and hen parties. Come and have a go if you think you re smart enough! Alexandra Park is a Grade II* designated site in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest and has one of the best tree collections in the country. 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. Free entry Please see website for prices. From 15 per person Free 6 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

7 VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2017 HASTINGS ADVENTURE & CRAZY GOLF BATTLE ZONE LIVE OUTDOOR COMBAT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM HASTINGS CASTLE & 1066 STORY Hastings Old Town Seafront, TN34 3AJ White Rock Gardens, Hastings TN34 1LD Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW Castle Hill Road, West Hill, Hastings E info@adventuregolf.com W hastingsadventuregolf.com T F battlezone Live W battlezonelive.co.uk T W discoverhastings.co.uk T W discoverhastings.co.uk 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 and waterfalls and Pirate Golf, with explosions, huge splashes of water and a giant skull that eats your ball! All three courses are fl oodlit and open to late evening throughout the summer. There is a café on site and easy parking. Open: Throughout the year Summer 9am to 10pm Winter 10am to 5pm Please see website for prices. 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! Suitable for ages 6 and above. Open: 10am to late, every day. Sessions start from 11 Birthday parties catered for. All sessions need to be prebooked. There s so much to see under the sea! Enjoy incredibly close encounters with seahorses, sharks, giant octopus and hundreds of amazing aquatic creatures. At the aquarium s heart is a giant ocean display walk through the underwater tunnel and come face to face with shoals of colourful fi sh. Get hands on with our reptiles during daily animal encounters. Talks and feeds every hour. Your ticket is an all day pass. Open: Daily from 10am / Closed 25 Dec. Combined tickets available with Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Castle. For more details and to buy discounted tickets online, visit our website. Discover the history of Britain s fi rst 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. Open: February half term week from 10am. Then open daily from 10am from 1 April to 31 October. Combined tickets available with Smugglers Adventure and Blue Reef Aquarium. For more information, visit our website. VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 7

8 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY CLAMBERS PLAY CENTRE & CAFÉ HASTINGS COUNTRY PARK EAST & WEST HILL LIFTS FISHERMEN S MUSEUM White Rock Gardens, Hastings TN34 1LD Various access points to east of Hastings East Hill: Rock-a-Nore Road West Hill: George Street T W visit1066country.com Rock-a-Nore Road, Old Town, Hastings TN34 3DW T E hastingsfi shermensmuseum@googl .com W ohps.org.uk T W clambers.co.uk T W visit1066country.com 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 6s. Large indoor play frame on two levels and outdoor facilities which include large paddling pool with fountains, a giant sand pit with a pirate ship, traversing climbing wall and a purpose built outdoor climbing frame with great sea views to enjoy. Open: 9.30am to 6pm every day. Pay once stay all day Children 12mths to 17mths: 3.50 Children 18mths to 12yrs: from 5.50 Children under 12mths: free Adults: 1 Welcome to Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve. 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 fi shing industry of the Old Town. Visit ancient woodland, view the Exmoor Ponies, explore the quarry and enjoy the wildlife, fl ora and fauna along the way. All set within 853 acres - enjoy. Open: The Visitor Centre is open most weekends between 10am and 4pm in the winter and 10am and 5pm in summer. Free 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. Open: Daily in summer, 10am to 5.30pm Winter 11am to 4pm. East Hill Lift only open weekends in winter Adult Return 2.70, Child Return 1.70, Concessions 1.70, Adult Group 2.20, Child Group 1.30, Family 7* Weekly & monthly tickets available *family 2 adults & 3 children Come and climb aboard the oldest Hastings fi shing boat and imagine how fi shing must have been over 100 years ago. This unique museum houses Hastings last sailing lugger, 10 metres in length RX 278 Enterprise takes centre stage. The museum is set amongst the net shops, the tall black sheds in which the fi shermen store their fi shing gear. The museum is the former Fishermen s Church of St Nicholas, built in 1854 on the beach at the heart of the fi shing industry. Come and step back in time and experience Hastings fi shing heritage. Free, but donations welcome 8 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

9 VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2017 FLOWER MAKERS MUSEUM AND SHOP 58a High Street, Hastings TN34 3EN T Unique manufacturing museum and shop, continuing 100 years of business with the theatre, TV, and fi lm industries. Open: 10am to 4pm 1 entry to museum - shop free HASTINGS HISTORY HOUSE 21 Courthouse Street, Old Town, Hastings TN34 3AU T W ohps.org.uk JERWOOD GALLERY Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW T E info@jerwoodgallery.org W jerwoodgallery.org HASTINGS LIFEBOAT The Stade, Old Town, Hastings TN34 3AR T W hastingslifeboat.org.uk 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 are held on Tuesdays from May to September. Meet at the top of the West Hill Lift at 2.30pm. Old Town Carnival Week 29 July to 6 August. Open: Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm (may open longer in summer). Other times by arrangement. Closed on Sundays during Jan and Feb. Situated next to the historic fi shing 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. 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. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm and bank holiday Mondays Hastings Lifeboat Station is located at The Stade in Hastings Old Town right next to the fi shing fl eet 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. Open: Every day except Christmas Day 10am to 4.30pm Free, but donations welcome For information about admission prices, please visit the Jerwood Gallery website Free, but donations welcome VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 9

10 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY Piet-Hein Out HASTINGS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY HASTINGS PIER CHARITY SHIPWRECK MUSEUM SMUGGLERS ADVENTURE Bohemia Road, Hastings TN34 1ET White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JY Rock-a-Nore Road, Old Town, Hastings TN34 3DW T W shipwreckmuseum.co.uk St Clements Caves, West Hill, Hastings TN34 3HY T W discoverhastings.co.uk T E museum@hastings.gov.uk W hmag.org.uk T E info@hpcharity.co.uk W hastingspier.org.uk A family-friendly museum with amazingly diverse collections. The museum was established 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. Open: Please see website for details. Free admission Since reopening to the public in 2016, Hastings Pier has hosted a wide range of events from live music concerts headlined by international names to a summer circus, open-air cinema screenings, art installations and a big Christmas event (complete with attractions and markets). There is much more to come, as well as traditional promenading, shopping, dining and learning. Hastings Pier is also available for hire. Free admission Soak up the history of the sea in this unique multisensory charitable trust museum. Hear the stories, see artefacts from local historic shipwrecks and enjoy the audio-visual and touch-screen technology. There are workshops and talks for groups at the museum, as well as guided tours of the wreck of the Amsterdam (1749), the 4,000 year old prehistoric forest, and the dinosaur-age rocks at low tides. Events are listed on the website. Open: Museum and gift shop open April to October, every day, 10am to 5pm. November to March, weekends 11am to 4pm (Group visits can be booked any time) Admission free, but donations welcome 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. Sign up to our newsletter on our website for all the latest news and events. Open: Daily from 10am between February 11th and November. For more details and to buy discounted tickets online, visit our website. Combined tickets available with Blue Reef Aquarium and Hastings Castle. 10 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

11 VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2017 THE SOURCE PARK STABLES THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE THE TRUE CRIME MUSEUM WHITE ROCK THEATRE White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JL T W sourcebmx.com/park The Bourne, Hastings TN34 3BD T E info@stablestheatre.co.uk W stablestheatre.co.uk Palace Avenue Arcade, White Rock, Hastings Seafront TN34 1JP T E info@truecrimemuseum.co.uk W truecrimemuseum.co.uk White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JX T E enquiries@whiterocktheatre.co.uk W whiterocktheatre.org.uk The Source Park is the world s largest underground skate-park situated right under the seafront in old Victorian Turkish Baths. It is open to all ages with free spectating for all at the Source Café, which overlooks the action. The building also houses a shop where you can fi nd the biggest selection of BMX bikes, skateboards, skate shoes and clothing in Europe. Open: See website Spectating is free. See website for session prices to ride. The Stables presents 10 of its own productions each year, shows from other theatre, music and dance groups, plus a regular programme of professional shows. The art gallery presents six exhibitions each year. First year membership is only 10 per person if paid by Direct Debit and members enjoy a 5 discount on most ticket prices (see panel below). Open: Box offi ce open Mon to Fri 10.30am to 1pm; 6 to 8pm. Sat 10.30am to 1pm. Also prior to performances. Tickets for most shows: adults 13; under-18s and groups 10; members 8. The True CRIME Museum is a shocking 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! Open: 10am to 5pm daily Adult: 7.50 Child: (Upto 16 yrs) 5.50 Concession: 6.50 Family: (2 Adults, 2 Children) The White Rock Theatre is a 1,066 seat venue that is home to some of the best live music and entertainment in East Sussex, from headlining comedians to live music, international dance acts to shows for all the family. There s something for everyone. Begin your theatre experience with a delicious meal in our Theatre Bistro with wonderful sea and pier views. The theatre is available to hire for receptions, meetings and corporate events. Open: Ticket offi ce open Mon to Sat, 10am to 4.30pm. See website for show times. Book online 24 hours. Varies according to show. Please see our website for details VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 11

12 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY RYE CASTLE MUSEUM YPRES TOWER RYE HARBOUR NATURE RESERVE RYE HERITAGE AND INFORMATION CENTRE BATEMAN S 3 East Street, Rye TN31 7JY Rye Harbour Nature Reserve TN31 7TX The Old Sail Loft, Strand Quay, Rye TN31 TAY T E ryeheritagectre@btconnect.com W ryeheritage.co.uk Burwash TN19 7DS T E info@ryemuseum.co.uk W ryemuseum.co.uk W sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/ryeharbour T W nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans 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, learn about smuggling, see a model of the changing coastline and much more. Visit the Women s Tower and the medieval herb garden. Virtual tour available. The museum at East Street open summer weekends. Open: Daily (except Christmas & Boxing Day), April to October 10.30am to 5.00pm and November to March 10.30am to 3.30pm. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Admission charges apply Experience our coastal wetlands and fi nd many special plants, birds and other animals. Explore a network of footpaths on level ground. Visit our information centre and fi ve birdwatching hides (suitable for some wheelchairs). See a changing coastline and threats of invasion marked by World War II blockhouses, Martello Towers and Henry VIII s Camber Castle. There are 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. Open: all day every day. Nature Reserve - free entry, but donations appreciated. A visit to the Heritage Centre is the perfect way to start your visit. This dramatic sound and light show takes you through 700 years of Rye s deep and 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 and games of the past. They can be played by all ages. Guided ghost tours: Run on selected dates Oct to March (pre booking essential). Open: February to October 7 days a week November to January reduced opening times (please check before visiting). Please contact us for current prices. Home of Rudyard Kipling from 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. House open: Mar to Oct, 11 to 5pm Nov to Feb, to 3.30pm Garden, Shop, Tearoom, Mill: Mar to Oct, 10 to 5pm Nov to Feb, 11 to 4pm Closed 24 & 25 December Adult Child 5.75 Family VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

13 VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2017 BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM & FOREST Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst TN17 2SJ T E bedgebury@forestry.gsi.gov.uk W forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place for healthy outdoor activity. The National Pinetum is home to one of the world s leading tree collections. Bedgebury provides a beautiful setting for peaceful walks 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 fi nd a Gruffalo! Open: Daily from 8am, except Christmas Day. Closing times vary throughout the year, please see website. BODIAM CASTLE Bodiam, Nr. Robertsbridge TN32 5UA T W bodiamcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk 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 fi lm, daily medieval character talks and the year round event programme. Open: 10.30am to 5pm daily or dusk if earlier (except for 24/25 December). BODIAM BOATING STATION & LIME WHARF CAFE Riverside Cottage, Newenden, TN18 5PP T E info@bodiamboatingstation.co.uk W bodiamboatingstation.co.uk limewharfcafe.co.uk 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 a hearty breakfast, full lunch (our speciality is authentic Spanish tapas) or afternoon tea in our delightful Scandinavian-boathouse inspired restaurant with wall-to-wall windows. Unwind with a chilled beer on the sofa, whilst watching the kids playing in the secure garden and play area. Enjoy camping with open fi res and breakfast delivery. Dog friendly. Open: Feb - Dec (see websites for opening times and prices) See websites for prices. HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE & GROUNDS Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 1RN T W herstmonceux-castle.com Open: 4 March to 29 Oct, 10am to 6pm (closed 25 Aug). Please see website for prices Prices*: Adult 10.30, Child 5.15, Family (2+3) *Includes Gift Aid. Adults 6, Child/NUS 3, Concs 5. VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 13

14 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY CARR TAYLOR VINEYARDS DRUSILLAS PARK THE GIANTS OF BREDE GREAT DIXTER HOUSE & GARDENS Wheel Lane, Westfi eld, Hastings TN35 4SG Alfriston Road, Berwick, Polegate, BN26 5QS Waterworks Lane, Brede Hill, Brede (near Rye) TN31 6HG T or E bsesgiantsofbrede@btinternet.com W bredesteamgiants.co.uk Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye TN31 6PH T W carr-taylor.co.uk T W drusillas.co.uk T W greatdixter.co.uk Carr Taylor Vineyards, in Westfi eld, have won many awards for their wines. A self-guided trail is just Guided tours, with or without buffet lunch, are by prior arrangement. 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 to 5pm Widely known as the best small zoo in Europe, Drusillas Park offers a fun-tastic day out that includes hundreds of exotic animals, from monkeys and meerkats to penguins and pandas. However, animals are only half the fun! Kids will adore the themed adventure play areas including Go Wild!, Go Bananas! Amazon Adventure, plus there s Hello Kitty Secret Garden and the ultimate splash pad experience, Get Wet! Don t miss Drusillas Park s brand new attraction for 2017, Go Safari! This totally wild new area is expected to open in June and will combine an African theme with three exciting children s rides; the Hippopotobus, Flying Cheetahs and the Safari Express train. Open: Daily from 10am 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. Open: First Saturday of each month and bank holiday Mondays, 10am to 4pm Great Dixter, birthplace and home of the late gardening writer Christopher Lloyd, was built in c1460 and boasts one of the largest surviving timber framed 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 fl owers, 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. Open: House & Gardens: 1 April to 29 Oct 2017, Tues to Sun & bank hol Mon Gardens: 11am to 5pm House: 2pm to 5pm House & Grdns: Adult 10.50, Child 3.50, Gardens only: Adult 8.50, Child 2.50 Free entry to shop 1.50 for vineyard trails Book online using the Price Squeezer deal for the best value family day out in Sussex. Free entry but donations welcome 14 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

15 VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2017 MICHELHAM PRIORY HOUSE & GARDENS Upper Dicker, Nr. Hailsham BN27 3QS T E adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk W sussexpast.co.uk Open: 11 February to 17 December KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY Tenterden TN30 6HE, Northiam TN31 6Q Bodiam TN32 5UD T W kesr.org.uk THE OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTRE Wartling Road, Herstmonceux BN27 1RN T E info@the-observatory.org W the-observatory.org Adult 9.40, Conc. 8.40, Child (under 5s free) 4.70, Disabled/carer 4.70, Family (2+4) PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst TN5 7HE T E info@pashleymanorgardens.com W pashleymanorgardens.com Everyone can enjoy a fun day out in the age of steam travel. Our line gently wends its way from Tenterden for 10.5 miles, through unspoilt countryside to terminate in the shadow of the magnifi cent National Trust castle at Bodiam. Travelcards allow all day travel so hop on and off at any of the stations along the line. Refreshments at Tenterden station and on many trains, including cream teas, light lunches and luxury Pullman dining. Advance booking for on-board dining essential. Family Travel Card - 38 (2 adults + up to 3 children or 1 adult + up to 4 children) Adult Travel Card - 18 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. Open: Daily from 28 Jan to 3 Dec. Adult 8.25, Child (4-16 yrs) 6.25 Senior 6.60, Family of , Family of PEVENSEY CASTLE Pevensey BN24 5LE T W english-heritage.org.uk/pevensey Open: Daily 1 April to 31 Oct, Weekends only in winter. Adult 6.10, Child 3.70, Concessions 5.50, Family 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 and art exhibitions. Open: 1 Apr to 30 Sept, Tues to Sat, bank hol Mons & Special Event Days, 10am to 5pm. Adult 10.00, Child under 16 5 Child under 6 FREE Tulip Festival VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 15

16 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY PEVENSEY COURT HOUSE & GAOL Pevensey BN24 5LG T or W pevenseyvisit.com Open: 11am-4pm Easter Wknd then Sundays in April and Oct until 15th. May-Sept Wed-Sun incl. B.H. Mondays. Adults 2, Child Free, Concs 1.50 STONE CROSS WINDMILL Stone Cross BN24 5EA T or E scmt2012@yahoo.co.uk Open: April (or Easter if earlier) to end September Sundays/Bank Holidays 2pm to 5pm plus special days or by appointment Donations welcome. TOWNCITY CARDS TownCityCards.com T E hello@towncitycards.com W towncitycards.com TownCityCards help you to discover exciting attractions, shops & restaurants in Sussex. Hundreds of businesses in Battle, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hastings, St Leonards & Rye accept the TownCityCards. Download the free App, look for the window stickers or download a pdf list to view all of the deals. Show your TownCityCard in participating businesses to get an instant discount, 2for1 or free drink. The 10 TownCityCards save you money, are valid for 12 months & can be used every day. Available now from the Battle, Hailsham & Hastings Tourist Information Centres or from St Mary in the Castle St Mary in the Castle is a grade II* listed former Church. It sits as the centre piece of the delightful Pelham Crescent above the Regency Pelham Arcade on Hastings Seafront. It is one of the most unique arts and music venues on the South Coast, with a 420 seated capacity auditorium, and an exhibition space in the crypt below. Seafront Café and Bar Live Music Exhibitions Cinema Weddings Conferences Private Parties Classes Meetings Rehearsals enquiries@stmaryinthecastle.co.uk VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

17 Kids for 1 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 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

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19 ATTRACTIONS GUIDE visit1066country.com/attractions Pevensey & Herstmonceux 1 Michelham Priory 2 Knockhatch Adventure Park 3 Herstmonceux Castle Gardens & Grounds 4 The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux 5 Drusillas Park (follow A27) 6 Stone Cross Windmill 7 Pevensey Castle 8 Pevensey Court House & Gaol 9 St Nicholas Church, Pevensey Brightling & Burwash 1 Bateman s, Burwash 2 Fuller s Follies, Brightling Ticehurst & Hurst Green 1 Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 2 King John s Nursery & Garden 3 Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst Bodiam & Northiam 1 Bodiam Castle 2 Bodiam Boating Station 3 Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, Northiam and Bodiam 4 Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam 5 Staplecross Garden Centre (Nr Bodiam) Battle & Sedlescombe 1 Sedlescome Organic Vineyard 2 Battle Museum of Local History Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield 4 Sedlescombe Golf Club 5 James Andrews School of Golf, Sedlescombe 6 Carr Taylor Vineyards, Westfield 7 Giants of Brede (stationary steam engines) 8 Ashburnham Place (The Orangery) Bexhill 1 Bexhill Museum 2 Egerton Park 3 De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill Hastings & St Leonards 1 Beauport Park Golf Course Target Sports 3 Alexandra Park 4 Hastings History House 5 Source BMX 6 Hastings Museum & Art Gallery 7 Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 8 Smugglers Adventure, Hastings 9 Flower Makers Museum, Hastings 10 East &. West Hill Lifts, Hastings Old Town 11 Hastings Country Park & Nature Reserve 12 Clambers Play Centre & Battlezone Live Laser Outdoor Combat, Hastings 13 White Rock Theatre, Hastings 14 Bowling Greens & Putting Courses, Hastings 15 True CRIME Museum, Hastings 16 Hastings Adventure & Crazy Golf Complex 17 Jerwood Gallery, Hastings Old Town 18 Shipwreck Museum, Hastings Old Town 19 Blue Reef Aquarium, Hastings Old Town 20 Hastings Pier 21 Hastings Lifeboat 22 Fishermen s Museum, Hastings Old Town 23 Hastings Audio Tour of the Stade 24 The Stables Theatre & Arts Centre 25 St Mary in the Castle 26 Kino-Teatr 27 Abducted Live Rye 1 Lamb House, Rye 2 Kino Cinema, Rye 3 Rye Heritage Centre 4 Rye Castle Museum Ypres Tower 5 Rye Harbour Nature Reserve & Camber Castle 6 Camber Sands VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 19

20 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY Events From Rye Bay s Scallop Festival to Hastings Jack in the Green, taking in Battle s famous 1066 re-enactment, Herstmonceux s Medieval Festival and Bexhill s Motofest, 1066 Country knows how to party. You ll fi nd a yearround events programme that includes music, food, exhibitions, gardens and plenty of festivals. Those featured here are just a snapshot to take your pick from over 700 diverse events, go to visit1066country.com/ events JANUARY Weekends until 5 February Candlelight Stories at Bodiam Castle Friday 20 January Sunday 7 May George Graham: The Creation Paintings, Hastings Museum Monday 23 January Friday 27 Opening of the crime Lab, The True CRIME Museum Saturday 28 January Tom Bartlett, The blackshed Gallery FEBRUARY Saturday 11 Winter Garden Trail, Batemans Monday 13 Friday 17 Knights & Princesses, Battle Abbey Tuesday 14 Date Night at True CRIME Museum Tuesday 14 February Friday 17 March Music Month, various venues Saturday 18 Sunday 26 Rye Bay Scallop Week Thursday 23 February Saturday 4 March Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition Friday 24 Tuesday 28 Hastings Fat Tuesday MARCH Saturday 4 March Sunday 30 April Spring Collection, Hastings Museum Saturday 18 Sunday 19 British Science Week Activity Weekend, The Observatory Science Centre Sunday 19 Hastings Half Marathon Saturday 25 Streets of Battle, street theatre events Saturday 25 March Sunday 18 June George Shaw, De La Warr Pavilion REGULAR EVENTS Monthly: ELF (Every Last Friday) Battle s monthly Arts and Music Festival in venues around town Monthly: The Brede Steam Giants Open Days; fi rst Saturday of every month and every Bank Holiday Monday 10am to 4pm February October various dates: Children s favourites at Drusillas Park - Hello Kitty; Paw Patrol; Bing & Flop; Peppa Pig; Danger Mouse; The Gruffalo and Spiderman Rye Harbour Nature Reserve & Camber Castle run many educational and fun events every year. Like us on facebook.com /1066Country Follow us on 20

21 EVENTS CALENDAR APRIL JUNE Until Monday 17 Cadbury Easter Hunt, Batemans Saturday 8 Sunday 9 Model Railway Display Weekend, (Eddie) Izzard Family Train set. Friday 14 Annual Battle Marbles Competition & Easter Bonnet Parade, 10.00am noon, Abbey Green, Battle Friday 14 Monday 17 The Trail of the Golden Goose, The True CRIME Museum Friday 21 Saturday 6 May Tulip Festival, Pashley Manor Gardens Sunday 23 Castle Cycle Challenge charity fundraiser Hastings Pevensey/ Herstmonceux castles Friday 28 Bluebell & Wildfl ower Walk, Batemans Saturday 29 Streets of Battle, street theatre events MAY Monday 1 Jack in the Green, Morris Dancing Festival, Hastings Tuesday 2 Sunday 7 Hastings Folk Fest Sunday 7 Crowning of the May Queen, Bandstand, Alexandra Park, from 2 pm Saturday 13 Sunday Walking Festival Saturday 20 Sunday 21 Bexhill Anglo Continental Market Saturday 20 May Sunday 3 September Simon Patterson, De La Warr Pavilion Saturday 10 Sunday 15 October Quentin Blake: The Only Way to Travel, Jerwood Gallery Friday 16 Murderous Sussex, The True CRIME Museum Friday 16 Rick Astley at Bedgebury Pinetum Saturday 17 Sunday Cycling Festival Sunday 18 International SUNday and Father s Day, The Observatory Science Centre Friday 23 Sunday 25 Battle s Big Weekend JULY Monday 3 Sunday 23 Battle Scarecrow Festival Saturday 1 Saturday 29 St Michael s Hospice Open Gardens across 1066 Country Thursday 6 Saturday 8 Hastings Beer Festival Friday 14 Sunday 16 Walled Garden Music Festival, Brightling Park Sunday 16 July Hastings pirate day Saturday 22 July Sunday 3 September Summer Campaign - A Hundred Year War, Bodiam Castle Sunday 23 Saturday 29 Bexhill Carnival Week Saturday 27 Streets of Battle, street theatre events Friday 28 Sunday 30 July Bexhill Motofest Sunday 28 Monday 29 Battle Medieval Fayre, Abbey Green Saturday 29 Sunday 6 August Hastings Old Town Carnival Week VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 21

22 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY AUGUST Every Tuesday in August Family Fun Days, Battle Museum of Local History Thursday 24 Monday 28 Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival Saturday 26 Monday 28 Herstmonceux Medieval Festival SEPTEMBER Friday 1 Sunday 3 September Astronomy Festival, The Observatory Science Centre Sunday 3 Battel Bonfi re Boyes 10K Monday 4 September Sunday 26 November Game of Life, Bodiam Castle Friday 8 Monday 11 September The Big Green Festival Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 September Seafood & Wine Festival, Stade open space, Hastings OCTOBER Throughout October Battle Festival Saturday 14 Sunday 15 Reenactment of the Battle of Hastings, Battle Abbey and battlefi eld Saturday 14 National Town Crier s Contest, Hastings Saturday 21 Sunday 29 Rye Wild Boar Week Saturday 21 Sunday 29 Serial Killer Week, The True CRIME Museum NOVEMBER Saturday 4 Battle Bonfi re & Torchlight Procession Saturday 11 November Rye Bonfi re Night Saturday 18 Robertsbridge Bonfi re & Torchlight Procession Saturday 25 Battle Christmas Lights Switch-on From Saturday 25 November Christmas at the Castle, Bodiam DECEMBER Throughout December Winter Wonderland, Drusillas Park Thursday 7 Battle Gala Night, late night shopping For details of English Heritage events for 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefi eld, visit For details of all National Trust events, including more at Bateman s and Bodiam Castle, visit Details correct at time of printing. Any changes will be published at visit1066country.com or contact the relevant Tourist Information Centre. 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, Georgie Scott, Clive Sawyer, Bob Mazzer, Jim Holden, James Robertshaw and supplied by attractions/accommodation providers. Printed by Celeritas Solutions. 22 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

23 VISITOR ATTRACTIONS 2017 in the palm of your hand Great family beach - Camber Beach review in October 2016 by Bray75, Dunstable. DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW! The official 1066 Country app is the essential guide to Hastings, Battle, Bexhill, Rye, Pevensey and Herstmonceux. With sections covering Things to See and Do, Food & Drink, What On, Where to Stay and Shopping, the app contains listings for hundreds of businesses in the area. There s also a unique favourites function so you can build up your own personalised itinerary of places to visit, restaurants to dine at and things to do during your trip! Use your iphone to scan the code in the corner to begin the free download. Great sandy beach for the whole family, and the tide goes out so far, great for finding shells, one of our favourite uk beaches Millions of reviews to help you choose VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 23

24 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY Wealden do the best attractions Covering 323 square miles of rural East Sussex, including the iconic Seven Sisters coastline, the South Downs National Park and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, plus a wealth of attractions for every type of pursuit together with vineyards, microbreweries and great local produce will ensure you have a great visit. 24 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

25 ATTRACTIONS GUIDE Walking Trails If you prefer to meander with purpose, let one of these exciting walking trails lead you beyond the beaten track. For more information about trails, see visit1066country.com/trails 1066 Country Walk Guides 31 mile route from Pevensey to Rye retracing the steps of William the Conqueror. Free leafl et or comprehensive guides from 4.95 William the Conqueror Trail Follow the course of the 1066 invasion from Normandy to Hastings. 20p Keane Trail Take a tour of Strangeland and discover the Battle and Bexhill of Keane s lyrics. Visit Geotourist Audio Tours Audio tours for Battle, Bexhill, Hastings & Rye - download for free via geotourist.com Ramblers Walks around Battle A series of walks planned by Battle Ramblers, ranging from 1 to 6 miles. 3 Battle Town Trail Detailed map of trail is available from both Market Square and Mount Street car parks. 1 Sussex Coastal Cultural Trail Linking 18 miles of the Sussex coast from Eastbourne through to Bexhill and Hastings. Especially suited for cycling and walking. 1 Foyle s Hastings The latest edition of a book taking Foyle s War fans through the locations made famous in the TV show Rye Audio Walking Tours Historical or ghost walks around the cobbled streets of Rye, guided by personal stereo. Available for hire, deposit taken. Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Discover the wildlife, history and landscape of this fascinating Nature Reserve, which surrounds Rye and Winchelsea. 1 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 25

26 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY 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 are members of the South East England Tourist Guides Association and/or the Institute of Tourist Guiding. Contact individuals for fees. Jane Fraser-Hay T / M fraserhay@btinternet.com Interests: Countryside, Archaeology & Historic Buildings. English. Maggie Burghuber M mburghuber@hotmail.com English, German Francoise Haslam-Dodo M info@brightonrevisited.co.uk brightonrevisited.co.uk Engish, French, German Wilf Jackson T wilf@callao.plus.com English 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 specifi c coach parking areas. Maps showing the coach parks can be found at visit1066country.com Battle Upper Market, top of High Street, next to Budgens supermarket. Space for 12 coaches FREE. Bexhill Offi cial 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 specifi cally allocated. Suggested drop off point at Pevensey Castle. Rye Rye Railway Station. From 12 all day. Camber Western Car Park, Old Lydd Road per hour. Hastings & St Leonards Coach parking facilities are in Falaise Road (TN34 1EU) and West Marina Gardens (TN38 0AG). Set down and pick up points are provided in the Old Town on both sides of the A259, near to the boating lake. For further details call or see our group pages on 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). THEMED ITINERARIES See our group pages on visit1066country.com for some suggestions of ready-made tours around 1066 Country. 26 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

27 ATTRACTIONS GUIDE Accommodation Retreat to 1066 Country on the south-east coast; from holiday cottages in the countryside to bright n breezy seaside stays, the sheer range of places to stay is amazing. Accommodation is varied and charming, with hotels, B&Bs, luxury cottages, campsites, glamping and much more to suit any budget. Spa breaks, elegant hotels and boutique sleep spots are everywhere - perfect for getting away from it all. FANCY SOMETHING DIFFERENT? For those who like their accommodation quirky, 1066 Country holds a wealth of options. Spend a night in an old holding cell, a milking parlour or a showman s carriage. Gaze up at vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows, or go off-grid in a cosy wooden cabin with its own fi re pit. For all these and more, go to visit1066country.com/ quirky Luxury self-catering cottages throughout the South East bramleyandteal.co.uk Powered by holidaycottages.co.uk VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 27

28 HASTINGS & 1066 COUNTRY Hotel Accommodation Wake up to fabulous sea views, a traditional English village green, or a relaxing spa treatment. Our more traditional hotels offer great options for groups too, and easy access to 1066 Country s best golf courses, vineyards and country walks. THE COODEN BEACH HOTEL Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill, TN39 4TT T E sales@thecoodenbeachhotel.co.uk W thecoodenbeachhotel.co.uk THE BRICKWALL HOTEL The Green, Sedlescombe, Battle TN33 0QA T E info@brickwallhotel.com W brickwallhotel.com POWDERMILLS HOTEL Powdermill Lane, Battle TN33 0SP T E reservations@thepowdermills.com W powdermillshotel.com You ll fi nd many more options to suit all budgets at visit1066country.com/ accommodation Set directly on the beach in a quiet corner of Bexhill, this picturesque hotel has 41 ensuite bedrooms, some with sea views, and a selection of conference rooms. The staff are wedding specialists and the premises is licensed for civil marriages. For food, there s the Cooden Tavern with great quality traditional pub food, the Beachside Terrace and now The Brasserie on the Beach with direct access to the water s edge, serving cream teas and afternoon tea throughout. The Brickwall Hotel is set in the heart of 1066 Country and offers a warm welcome and is privately owned and run by a friendly team of experienced staff. There is a spacious residents lounge, oak panelled bar and beautiful beamed dining room as well as the Garden Room which is ideal for private parties and meetings. The hotel has a variety of rooms all with private facilities, including doubles, twins and ground fl oor rooms many of which overlook the hotel garden or across the village of Sedlescombe. The PowderMills is an 18th Century listed privately owned Country House Hotel in 150 acres adjoining the battlefi eld of All 48 rooms are individually furnished, each with a luxury ensuite bathroom. The Orangery Restaurant has received many accolades and has a 2 AA rosette for fi ne dining. It is open every day for residents and non-residents for luncheon, light snacks, afternoon tea, coffee and dinner. Rooms: 41 Prices from: 80 B&B pppn Rooms: 24 Single: B&B Double: B&B Prices per room per night. Rooms: 48 Prices: B&B from per person DB&B from 90 per person 28 VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM

29 ATTRACTIONS GUIDE CHATSWORTH HOTEL 7-11 Carlisle Parade, Hastings TN34 1JG BEST WESTERN ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL Marina, St Leonards TN38 0BD T E reception@royalvichotel.co.uk W royalvichotel.co.uk BEST WESTERN Royal Victoria Hotel was built in 1828 as the focal point of Burton St Leonards. Many historical guests from Queen Victoria & Prince Albert, King George V, Edward VII to Gladstone, Palmerston and Tennyson have stayed here. 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 Terrace Restaurant. T E info@chatsworthhotel.com W chatsworthhotel.com Rooms: 52 Prices from: 39 pppn room only HOLIDAYS IN HOMES OF DISTINCTION Rye, East Sussex TN31 7AN T E enquiries@amberleyhousecottages.co.uk W amberleyhousecottages.co.uk BANNATYNE SPA HOTEL Battle Road, Hastings TN38 8EA T E enquiries.hastingshotel@bannatyne.co.uk W Set in 38 acres of gardens & woodland, Bannatyne Spa Hotel Hastings will make your stay in this beautiful South Coast resort town even more memorable. Blending magnifi cent accommodation in a historic venue with fantastic service in a relaxed & friendly environment. Overlooking our stunning gardens, Maxine s Restaurant is the perfect venue to enjoy freshly prepared dishes, using the best local produce. Our state-of-the-art Health Club & Spa facility offers spa treatments, private outdoor hot tubs, plus a newly refurbished gym which all hotel guests gain complimentary access to. Rooms: 50 Prices: Please give us a call for your bespoke quote We have cottages, apartments and houses that sleep from two to ten guests. Prices from 295 per week Rooms: 38 Prices starting from VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 29

30 ATTRACTIONS GUIDE Directions Only 75 minutes from London 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, Waterloo East, London Bridge, St Pancras International, 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). Rail information: tel nationalrail.co.uk 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. The International Gatwick Airport handles direct fl ights from all parts of the world, with internal fl ights 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) Country is ideally situated if you are travelling via the Cross Channel Ferries: Dover (45 miles), Newhaven (31 miles). The Channel Tunnel connects the South East of England and Northern Europe (Folkestone to Calais). Figures in brackets refer to distances from Hastings. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES Hastings , hic@hastings.gov.uk Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings TN34 3UY The Almonry High Street, Battle Tourist information available from rack in porch 9am to 5pm daily Visitor Information Point, Rye The Old Sail Loft, Strand Quay, Rye, TN31 7AY Visitor Information Point, Bexhill Bexhill Museum, Egerton Road, Bexhill, TN39 3HL There are several Information Points in the area too; see visit1066country.com/tips

31 ATTRACTIONS GUIDE M25 Gatwick M23 LONDON A22 M25 A21 Tonbridge A26 M26 Tunbridge Wells M20 A228 A259 A262 B2086 A268 M2 Maidstone M20 A28 Tenterden A2070 A28 Ashford A259 Canterbury A2 Folkestone Ramsgate Dover Dover - Dunkirk Channel Tunnel A23 A26 A22 Battle A21 A28 A268 B2089 A259 Rye Calais A27 Brighton Newhaven A27 A259 Bexhill Eastbourne Hastings Newhaven - Dieppe VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM 31

32 VISIT Battle / Bexhill / Hastings / Herstmonceux / Pevensey / Rye VISIT1066COUNTRY.COM visit1066country.com