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Places to see and things to do in the local area

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AppledoreHurst Green

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EastHoathly

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Westfield

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Visit AdventureSt Clements CavesExhibition of 18th century smuggling, housed in caves.

Hastings CastleRemains of the castle built after William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings.

Rye Harbour Nature ReserveA large coastal nature reserve with beaches, grassland, marshes, pools and lakes.

Battle AbbeyAn abbey founded by William the Conqueror on the site of the Battle of Hastings.

Wine tastingCarr Taylor vineyards are award winning producers of English sparkling and still wines..

WatersportsThe beaches at Bexhill, Camber and Pevensey are great for sailing, rowing and windsurfing.

Fishing Fish for trout at Brick Farm Lakes or for mackerel and bass from the harbour arm at Hastings.

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Camber Sands

Make the most of your time

Rye Beach

Cycle

Explore

National Cycle NetworkThe nearest route to this site is 2, which runs along the whole of the South Coast from Dover to St Austell. The route is a mixture of on and off road routes, but there are traffic free sections between Hastings and Bexhill and from Winchelsea Beach to Rye Harbour.

HastingsSteeped in a fascinating history, explore the pretty old town, modern shopping centre and trendy antique shops.

RyeThis enchanting town almost feels as if it’s suspended in time, with cobblestone streets and quirky independent shops.

Hastings

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WalkLocal routesIt is a short 10 minute walk through the woods to the local pub, the Two Sawyers.

Hastings Country ParkAbout 3 miles form the site, the country park has 660 acres of woodland and 5 kms of dramatic cliffs, coastline and secluded bays to discover.

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Hastings Country Park

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Follow the Foyles War Trail through the streets of Hastings.

Take a stroll with your dog in Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve.

For a good bike ride, follow along the coast to Rye and then back through Rye Harbour, Rye, Winchelsea and Udimore.

Pett beach is lovely, dog friendly and less than 10 minutes drive away.

The Two Sawyers Pub is a short walk away, serves excellent food and is dog-friendly.

We loved exploring the pretty, small town of Battle, and the Abbey is a must.

Visitor’s top tips

Visit Rye, its such a beautiful town.

Directly opposite the site entrance are the Guestling Woods, which are ideal for peaceful dog walks.

Visit the RSPB Dungeness for sightings of beautiful, rare bird species, varying throughout the year.

The National Trust’s world-renowned Sissinghurst Castle Garden is absolutely beautiful.

Lewes is a unique and charming town just an hour away, steeped in fascinating heritage with lots of historical sights, as well as plenty of quirky cafes and antique shops.

SupermarketsAldi & Tesco, 2.7 miles, Co-op in Ore, 3 miles.CinemaHastings, 5 miles.Petrol StationTexaco 3.9 miles, BP 5.8 miles.

Swimming PoolBexhill Retail Park has a Leisure Pool and is next to a bowling alley.Tourist InformationIn Hastings.CashpointCo-op, 3 miles.

Public transportThere is a bus service 10 minutes walk away that goes to Hastings from Monday to Saturday. On Saturday there are only two buses going to Hastings.

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