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Food scene
Quirky friendly pub in the village of Ticehurst with great food and a lovely courtyard garden.
28 locals recommend
The Bell in Ticehurst
High StreetQuirky friendly pub in the village of Ticehurst with great food and a lovely courtyard garden.
Friendly historic Sussex pub in Ticehurst with good food and a large garden.
19 locals recommend
The Bull Inn
Mock BridgeFriendly historic Sussex pub in Ticehurst with good food and a large garden.
Beautiful old Sussex village pub in the village of Burwash, with good food and attractive outdoor garden area.
21 locals recommend
The Rose & Crown
Fletching StreetBeautiful old Sussex village pub in the village of Burwash, with good food and attractive outdoor garden area.
Great local pub in the tiny village of Salehurst with excellent food and a lovely terrace with a beautiful view over the countryside.
18 locals recommend
The Salehurst Halt
2 Church LnGreat local pub in the tiny village of Salehurst with excellent food and a lovely terrace with a beautiful view over the countryside.
Very old historic pub in Old Heathfield. Good food and a large garden.
27 locals recommend
The Star Inn
Church StreetVery old historic pub in Old Heathfield. Good food and a large garden.
This award winning place to have a drink and a bite to eat is a community interest project driven by local people for both the village and the commuters who use busy Etchingham station.
Bistro@the station
High StreetThis award winning place to have a drink and a bite to eat is a community interest project driven by local people for both the village and the commuters who use busy Etchingham station.
Local Take-Away Food
Good Indian take-away food in Ticehurst, opposite The Bell pub. They have another branch, The Claypot, in Hurst Green.
Spice Cottage
1 High StreetGood Indian take-away food in Ticehurst, opposite The Bell pub. They have another branch, The Claypot, in Hurst Green.
The pub in Burwash offers a take-away menu, Tuesday-Saturday. Visit their website to view the menu.
21 locals recommend
The Rose & Crown
Fletching StreetThe pub in Burwash offers a take-away menu, Tuesday-Saturday. Visit their website to view the menu.
Outdoor Activities
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneWalking, fishing, boating and cycling around this huge reservoir.
Walking and cycling along beautiful woodland trails.
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadWalking and cycling along beautiful woodland trails.
The Seven Sisters are a series of chalk cliffs by the English Channel. They form part of the South Downs, between the towns of Seaford and Eastbourne. They are a must visit in the area if you like walking, beautiful scenery and being outside in nature.
134 locals recommend
Seven Sisters Country Park
East Dean RoadThe Seven Sisters are a series of chalk cliffs by the English Channel. They form part of the South Downs, between the towns of Seaford and Eastbourne. They are a must visit in the area if you like walking, beautiful scenery and being outside in nature.
Beachy Head is a chalk headland on the South Downs close to Eastbourne, immediately east of the Seven Sisters. It is the UK's highest chalk sea cliff.
160 locals recommend
Beachy Head
Beachy Head is a chalk headland on the South Downs close to Eastbourne, immediately east of the Seven Sisters. It is the UK's highest chalk sea cliff.
Hire a canoe, paddle board or rowing boat and enjoy the River Rother. Excellent cafe, or take a picnic and swim off the river banks.
73 locals recommend
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadHire a canoe, paddle board or rowing boat and enjoy the River Rother. Excellent cafe, or take a picnic and swim off the river banks.
Water sports with something for everyone and all abilities, from Paddleboarding (SUP) and Kayaking along beautiful rivers to escapades on the sea at Hastings.
6 locals recommend
Epic Life Bodiam
Water sports with something for everyone and all abilities, from Paddleboarding (SUP) and Kayaking along beautiful rivers to escapades on the sea at Hastings.
Spring Farm Alpacas now offers alpaca (and llama) walking around our beautiful farm in East Sussex.
Spring Farm Alpacas
North Hall LaneSpring Farm Alpacas now offers alpaca (and llama) walking around our beautiful farm in East Sussex.
Sightseeing
A National Trust property in Burwash, Bateman's is the historic home of author Rudyard Kipling.
100 locals recommend
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneA National Trust property in Burwash, Bateman's is the historic home of author Rudyard Kipling.
Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge. 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.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge. 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.
Sissinghurst Castle garden is a National Trust property and was created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson who transformed the ruins of this Elizabethan mansion and gardens in the 1930s. The castle tower dates back to the 16th century.
186 locals recommend
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdSissinghurst Castle garden is a National Trust property and was created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson who transformed the ruins of this Elizabethan mansion and gardens in the 1930s. The castle tower dates back to the 16th century.
Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd. The head gardener Fergus Garrett continues the work of ‘Christo’ and the planting has a unique style that makes it well known internationally.
117 locals recommend
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd. The head gardener Fergus Garrett continues the work of ‘Christo’ and the planting has a unique style that makes it well known internationally.
The Bluebell Railway is a fascinating piece of Britain's engineering heritage. Running some 11 miles along the border between East and West Sussex, this fully functional steam railway operates between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead.
85 locals recommend
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkThe Bluebell Railway is a fascinating piece of Britain's engineering heritage. Running some 11 miles along the border between East and West Sussex, this fully functional steam railway operates between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead.
Drusilla’s is widely regarded as one of the best small zoos in the country. A great day out for the kids. Masses of climbing, sliding, jumping and swinging fun, interactive maze, and state-of-the-art soft play complex.
154 locals recommend
Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadDrusilla’s is widely regarded as one of the best small zoos in the country. A great day out for the kids. Masses of climbing, sliding, jumping and swinging fun, interactive maze, and state-of-the-art soft play complex.
The Kent & East Sussex Railway opened in 1900 as England’s first ‘light railway’, serving the rural communities of East Sussex and Kent. Closing to passengers in 1954, the line was saved and reopened by a charitable organisation in 1974. It now operates steam hauled and diesel observation trains on a 10.5 mile line from Bodiam Castle in East Sussex to the historic market town of Tenterden in west Kent.
8 locals recommend
Northiam Station
off Station RdThe Kent & East Sussex Railway opened in 1900 as England’s first ‘light railway’, serving the rural communities of East Sussex and Kent. Closing to passengers in 1954, the line was saved and reopened by a charitable organisation in 1974. It now operates steam hauled and diesel observation trains on a 10.5 mile line from Bodiam Castle in East Sussex to the historic market town of Tenterden in west Kent.
Victorian country house and romantic garden with 14th century moated medieval castle set in a beautiful wooded estate.
131 locals recommend
National Trust - Scotney Castle
Victorian country house and romantic garden with 14th century moated medieval castle set in a beautiful wooded estate.
City/town information
Hastings Old Town - Slightly bohemian and artsy, the old town comes with oodles of quirk. Its muddle of houses, shops and pubs sit tucked between two cliffs a fifteen-minute walk east of Hastings main town. Slightly worn in places, Hastings Old Town has a wealth of character and a welcoming community feel. It’s small enough to explore on foot but there’s enough to keep you busy for a weekend.
183 locals recommend
Hastings
Hastings Old Town - Slightly bohemian and artsy, the old town comes with oodles of quirk. Its muddle of houses, shops and pubs sit tucked between two cliffs a fifteen-minute walk east of Hastings main town. Slightly worn in places, Hastings Old Town has a wealth of character and a welcoming community feel. It’s small enough to explore on foot but there’s enough to keep you busy for a weekend.
Rye is a beautiful medieval town with cobbled streets, amazing views across the marshes and lovely boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and pubs to enjoy.
388 locals recommend
Rye
Rye is a beautiful medieval town with cobbled streets, amazing views across the marshes and lovely boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and pubs to enjoy.
Lewes is a fascinating market town with lots of independent traders, antique shops, bookshops, restaurants, cafes, pubs many supplying locally sourced produce.
290 locals recommend
Lewes
Lewes is a fascinating market town with lots of independent traders, antique shops, bookshops, restaurants, cafes, pubs many supplying locally sourced produce.
Historic town, where the battle of Hastings took place in 1066. In the town centre is the famous Battle Abbey and its beautiful grounds. The town also has nice shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
77 locals recommend
Battle
Historic town, where the battle of Hastings took place in 1066. In the town centre is the famous Battle Abbey and its beautiful grounds. The town also has nice shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Seaside
Winchelsea Beach is a beautiful, less visited stretch of coast that fronts the Rye Nature Reserve. Both are well worth a visit and ideal for cycling, walking or bird watching. Pebble beach with sand at low tide.
50 locals recommend
Winchelsea Beach
Winchelsea Beach is a beautiful, less visited stretch of coast that fronts the Rye Nature Reserve. Both are well worth a visit and ideal for cycling, walking or bird watching. Pebble beach with sand at low tide.
Seven miles of fabulous sandy beach backed by a natural dune system. Perfect for families, walking, kite surfing, & building sandcastles!!
310 locals recommend
Camber Sands
Seven miles of fabulous sandy beach backed by a natural dune system. Perfect for families, walking, kite surfing, & building sandcastles!!
The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and entry is free. It has a network of footpaths which provide fascinating walks along the sea shore, across fields and large areas of shingle. There is the opportunity to observe wildlife from several excellent bird hides.
96 locals recommend
Rye Harbour
The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and entry is free. It has a network of footpaths which provide fascinating walks along the sea shore, across fields and large areas of shingle. There is the opportunity to observe wildlife from several excellent bird hides.
Dungeness is a headland on the coast of Kent. It is known for its desolate stone beach, national nature reserve and is the location of film director Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage.
120 locals recommend
Dungeness
Dungeness is a headland on the coast of Kent. It is known for its desolate stone beach, national nature reserve and is the location of film director Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage.
Tea & Coffe Shops
The Blacksmith's Tea and Coffee shop is located in Burwash and offers a warm welcome and a selection of home-made cakes, sandwiches and light bites along with great tea and coffee.
The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop
High StreetThe Blacksmith's Tea and Coffee shop is located in Burwash and offers a warm welcome and a selection of home-made cakes, sandwiches and light bites along with great tea and coffee.
This award winning place to have a drink and a bite to eat is a community interest project driven by local people for both the village and the commuters who use busy Etchingham station.
Bistro@the station
High StreetThis award winning place to have a drink and a bite to eat is a community interest project driven by local people for both the village and the commuters who use busy Etchingham station.