
Travel back in time highlights
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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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Nr Hailsham
Discover 800 years of history at Michelham Priory House and Gardens, set on a picturesque moated island. Founded by Augustinian canons in 1229, the house is steeped in Sussex history, including the effects of the dissolution of the monasteries, and…
Castle Lane, Pevensey
Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences. It is also famously the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066.
Tunbridge Wells
Welcome to the Spa Valley Railway, which offers a wonderful steam train journey through the High Weald countryside where you can explore all the unique destinations at every station with your family and friends. Special events take place…
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.
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.
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.
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’
Ringmer
Established in 1985, Bentley Miniature Railway is one of South East England’s hidden gems—offering a delightful experience for visitors of all ages.
Located in the beautiful East Sussex countryside, between Ringmer and Uckfield, the railway is set…
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
Hailsham
An interactive science centre which has been operating in the former home of The Royal Greenwich Observatory since 1995.
Uckfield
Experience the great age of steam and take a nostalgic trip through the tranquil Sussex countryside from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead.
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.
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.
Wilmington
The mysterious guardian of the South Downs has baffled historians and archaeologists for years.