
Travel back in time highlights
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Etchingham
Bateman’s was Rudyard Kipling’s family home from 1902-1936. He described Bateman’s as ‘a real house in which to settle down for keeps’
Nr Eastbourne
Birling Gap is part of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped coastline on the south coast with breathtaking, unspoilt views of the sea and over the downland and cliffs.
Uckfield
Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre is a medieval Wealden Hall House built in 1436. Today the building plays host to a variety of local history and community events, and is also available for private hire.
Herons Ghyll
Located on the Kent/Sussex border at Barnsgate Manor Vineyard, on the edge of Ashdown Forest, The Clay Studio has far-reaching views towards the South Downs. Surrounded by beautiful fields and wild meadows, it is the perfect place to step away from…
East Grinstead
One of the first examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United Kingdom. The house and gardens are open to the public in summer, from 1 June to the end of September.
Lewes
Former residence of the photographer, Lee Miller and Surrealist Roland Penrose. Now base of the Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection. Open to the public on Sundays and Thursdays between April and October each year.
Alfriston, Nr Polegate
Rare 14th century Wealden 'hall house' was the first building to be acquired by the National Trust in 1896. Delightful cotage garden in idyllic setting by Cuckmere River.
Pevensey
At The Mint House - Home of Sussex Folklore, we believe in doing heritage differently - making the past alive, the present vibrant, and the future inclusive. We are explorers of all folklore from Morris dancing to memes, sharers of untold stories,…
Uckfield
Heritage railway line offers a two mile round trip through the beautiful Sussex countryside, hauled by either a heritage diesel or steam locomotive and the station still even has its original signal box, which is listed.
Midhurst
The South Downs National Park is over 1,600 km.sq. and stretches 100 miles from the edge of Winchester to Beachy Head.
The Park's geology combines the greensands and clays of the Weald with the chalk of the Downlands.
Pevensey
This 16th century court room now houses a local museum. Discover the Old Court Room including the dock as it was used until 1886, with the prison cells, There has been a court house and gaol in Pevensey since Tudor times.
Wilmington
The mysterious guardian of the South Downs has baffled historians and archaeologists for years.
Little Bayham
These impressive ruins, built from golden local sandstone, include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse
Hartfield
Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in Hartfield, this is a perfect stop for either the casual visitor or the diehard fan of A.A. Milne’s most famous creation, Winnie the Pooh.
Hailsham
An interactive science centre which has been operating in the former home of The Royal Greenwich Observatory since 1995.
Nutley
The oldest, only working open-trestle post mill in the country, set in the beautiful landscape of Ashdown Forest, Nutley Windmill is a very fine example of the oldest post mill design, known in the country since the 12th Century.
Uckfield
Experience the great age of steam and take a nostalgic trip through the tranquil Sussex countryside from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead.
Windmill Hill, Hailsham
The windmill at Windmill Hill is the tallest post mill in Sussex and is a Grade II* listed building.
The windmill is open 2.30-5 every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from Easter to the end of September. Perfect for a family visit. Come and find out…
Hailsham
Herstmonceux Castle is a 15th-century moated estate, set within more than 600 acres of gardens, woodland, and wildflower meadows. Known for its distinctive red brick construction, the castle was commissioned in 1441 by Sir Roger Fiennes, Treasurer…
Willingdon
This 4-storey brick tower mill built in 1817, last worked by wind in 1942, restored in 1967, with three pairs of millstones and three working oat crushers. Cap and sweeps now turn to wind.