Oast House B&B Guidebook
Sightseeing and Attractions
Once home to Rudyard Kipling, author of the famous Jungle Book, and the Just So stories. Look out for the bronze statue of Rudyard Kipling, sitting on a bench in Burwash High Street - perfect companion for a selfie!
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Bateman's
Bateman's LaneOnce home to Rudyard Kipling, author of the famous Jungle Book, and the Just So stories. Look out for the bronze statue of Rudyard Kipling, sitting on a bench in Burwash High Street - perfect companion for a selfie!
Wonderful, romantic, partly-restored castle set in a tranquil lake. The new castle on the top of the hill was constructed from stone mined from the quarry gardens.
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Nemzeti Bizalom - Scotney Castle
Wonderful, romantic, partly-restored castle set in a tranquil lake. The new castle on the top of the hill was constructed from stone mined from the quarry gardens.
Glorious gardens, once home to famed gardeners and Bloomsbury group members, Vita Sackville West and Harold Nicholson.
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Sissinghursti kastélykert
Biddenden RdGlorious gardens, once home to famed gardeners and Bloomsbury group members, Vita Sackville West and Harold Nicholson.
A fantastic castle and one of the best examples of a moated castle dating back to 1380, with a turbulent history to match.
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Bodiam kastély
A fantastic castle and one of the best examples of a moated castle dating back to 1380, with a turbulent history to match.
Truly inspirational gardens and planting in a beautiful setting. Particularly well-known for the Tulip Festival (April and May) and Rose Festival (June and July)
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Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley RoadTruly inspirational gardens and planting in a beautiful setting. Particularly well-known for the Tulip Festival (April and May) and Rose Festival (June and July)
Forever synonymous as the location of the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. You can also find the (presumed!) actual spot that Harold was killed - in Battle High Street! Great, historic attraction.
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Battle apátság
High StreetForever synonymous as the location of the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066. You can also find the (presumed!) actual spot that Harold was killed - in Battle High Street! Great, historic attraction.
Well-known as the family home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife and mother of Elizabeth I. Full of history, gardens, lakes and much to do and see.
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Heveri kastély és kertek
Hever RoadWell-known as the family home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife and mother of Elizabeth I. Full of history, gardens, lakes and much to do and see.
Wonderful moated castle and lots of activities on site, including falconry and archery.
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Leeds Castle
Wonderful moated castle and lots of activities on site, including falconry and archery.
Home to a wonderful array of musical events from opera, concerts and festivals, perfect to enjoy with a picnic and champagne.
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Glyndebourne
New RoadHome to a wonderful array of musical events from opera, concerts and festivals, perfect to enjoy with a picnic and champagne.
Extensive gardens and fascinating hands-on Observatory Science Centre.
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Herstmonceux kastély
Extensive gardens and fascinating hands-on Observatory Science Centre.
Food and Drink Scene
One of the UK's best-known vineyards. Offers vineyard walks, tastings and eating experiences.
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Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadOne of the UK's best-known vineyards. Offers vineyard walks, tastings and eating experiences.
Oxney Organic Estate
Hobbs LaneA lovely, peaceful vineyard offering walks and tastings.
A highly regarded English vineyard with lots to tempt the visitor.
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Ridgeview Wine Estate
A highly regarded English vineyard with lots to tempt the visitor.
Set in the South Downs National Park, this vineyard is well worth a visit.
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The Flint Barns - Rathfinny Wine Estate
Set in the South Downs National Park, this vineyard is well worth a visit.
The Great Outdoors
Perfect for a beach walk, and a well-earned drink and/or lunch at the pub afterwards.
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Rye Harbour
Perfect for a beach walk, and a well-earned drink and/or lunch at the pub afterwards.
The famous chalk headland on the edge of the Seven Sisters - a series of seven more chalk cliffs rolling along the coastline. Great for blowing away those cobwebs, face in the wind, walking up and down the hilly terrain.
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Beachy Head
The famous chalk headland on the edge of the Seven Sisters - a series of seven more chalk cliffs rolling along the coastline. Great for blowing away those cobwebs, face in the wind, walking up and down the hilly terrain.
Seven Sisters Nemzeti Park
East Dean RoadWonderful for walking and sea views.
Wonderful walking and cycling opportunities. Also home to Go Ape if you fancy swinging from the trees! In the summer, Bedgebury hosts Forest Live Concerts - in the past artists have included the Foals, Elbow, and Olly Murrs. For 2022, the line up includes local group Keane, Madness, Rag'n'Bone Man and Texas. Visit their website for more information.
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Bedgebury Nemzeti Pinetum és Erdő
Bedgebury RoadWonderful walking and cycling opportunities. Also home to Go Ape if you fancy swinging from the trees! In the summer, Bedgebury hosts Forest Live Concerts - in the past artists have included the Foals, Elbow, and Olly Murrs. For 2022, the line up includes local group Keane, Madness, Rag'n'Bone Man and Texas. Visit their website for more information.
Bewl Water is a man-made reservoir with a 13-mile trail all the way round - great for walking and cycling. There is also a café, an Aqua Park on the reservoir and open water swimming is permitted.
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Bewl Víz
Bewlbridge LaneBewl Water is a man-made reservoir with a 13-mile trail all the way round - great for walking and cycling. There is also a café, an Aqua Park on the reservoir and open water swimming is permitted.
Rightly famous for being an endless stretch of sandy beach, Camber is a must-visit for walking, swimming, and just relaxing on the beach. Get there early though - it can get very busy!
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Camber Sands
Rightly famous for being an endless stretch of sandy beach, Camber is a must-visit for walking, swimming, and just relaxing on the beach. Get there early though - it can get very busy!
Britain's only desert, the wild beach of Dungeness has an atmosphere all its own. It is also home to artist Derek Jarman's preserved Prospect Cottage.
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Dungeness
Britain's only desert, the wild beach of Dungeness has an atmosphere all its own. It is also home to artist Derek Jarman's preserved Prospect Cottage.
For a great day out on the river, rent kayaks, canoes or standup paddle boards, or take a private boat charter. The Lime Wharf Café is a perfect spot overlooking the river to watch the river shenanigans while enjoying a crisp glass of something.
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Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadFor a great day out on the river, rent kayaks, canoes or standup paddle boards, or take a private boat charter. The Lime Wharf Café is a perfect spot overlooking the river to watch the river shenanigans while enjoying a crisp glass of something.
Local Towns
One of East Sussex's great seaside towns. George Street is full of quirky, interesting, independent shops, and of course there is fish and chips galore! Check out the Jerwood Gallery for interesting art installations, and watch the fishermen as they haul in their catch. When the Cliff Railways are running their funicular trains up the West and East cliffs, climb on and take in the spectacular views at the top, of the town and sea below.
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Hastings
One of East Sussex's great seaside towns. George Street is full of quirky, interesting, independent shops, and of course there is fish and chips galore! Check out the Jerwood Gallery for interesting art installations, and watch the fishermen as they haul in their catch. When the Cliff Railways are running their funicular trains up the West and East cliffs, climb on and take in the spectacular views at the top, of the town and sea below.
Tunbridge Wells is known for the natural spring, the Chalybeate Spring, which gives the spa town its name. It became fashionable in the 18th century for noble folk to visit 'the Wells' and take the water. Afterwards, they'd wander along the promenade, now known as The Pantiles, full of cafés, bars, restaurants and independent shops.
Tunbridge Wells' High Street is also worth a visit for its eclectic mix of shops and places to eat.
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Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells is known for the natural spring, the Chalybeate Spring, which gives the spa town its name. It became fashionable in the 18th century for noble folk to visit 'the Wells' and take the water. Afterwards, they'd wander along the promenade, now known as The Pantiles, full of cafés, bars, restaurants and independent shops.
Tunbridge Wells' High Street is also worth a visit for its eclectic mix of shops and places to eat.
You can easily spend a day wandering round the small town of Lewes, visiting numerous antique shops and independent stores. Home to Harvey's Brewery, Sussex's favourite tipple, each Tuesday large dray horses deliver the beer.
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Lewes
You can easily spend a day wandering round the small town of Lewes, visiting numerous antique shops and independent stores. Home to Harvey's Brewery, Sussex's favourite tipple, each Tuesday large dray horses deliver the beer.
Rye is a very old seaside town with cobbled streets and medieval, half-timbered houses. As well as lots of little shops and eateries, there is great walking over the plains leading out to the sea. Nearby Winchelsea village perches on the cliffs, overlooking the sea.
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Rye
Rye is a very old seaside town with cobbled streets and medieval, half-timbered houses. As well as lots of little shops and eateries, there is great walking over the plains leading out to the sea. Nearby Winchelsea village perches on the cliffs, overlooking the sea.