Welcome to Wealden

Searching for something...
  • Accommodation
  • Things to Do
  • What's On
  • Food & Drink
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Keyword:
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Keyword:

Highlights

Image credits to Craig Payne (www.craigpayne.co.uk)

Experience the spectacular scenery of the ancient Royal Hunting Forest. Ashdown Forest is a large…

Image of Off The Line Vineyard

This award-winning boutique producer of still and sparkling rosé wines, set in a beautiful part of…

South Downs and the sea from Rathfinny in Sussex

Family-owned Rathfinny Wine Estate is a pioneering grower-producer of English sparkling wines.…

Image of two walkers at Seven Sisters Country Park

Seven Sisters Country Park is a unique place. It comprises 280 hectares of chalk cliffs, meandering…

visitors at Sheffield Park lake

A magnificent landscaped garden laid out in the 18th Century by 'Capability' Brown and further…

Food served at the Pooh Corner

Situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in Hartfield, this is a perfect stop for either the…

Batemans House

Bateman’s was Rudyard Kipling’s family home from 1902-1936. He described Bateman’s as ‘a real house…

Image of pizza and wine in the vineyards at Downsview Vineyard

The vineyard and small off-grid winery of Downsview Vineyard are nestled in an Area of Outstanding…

exterior shot of Pevensey Court House

This 16th century court room now houses a local museum. Discover the Old Court Room including the…

the outline of a white giant man carved in the side of the hill with two sticks surrounded by green countryside

The mysterious guardian of the South Downs has baffled historians and archaeologists for years.

Image of a group walking down the vineyard at Birchden Vineyards on a sunny day

Escape to Birchden Vineyards and be unexpectedly enchanted.  Wines this good deserve to be paired…

Image of the Birling Gap cliffs

Birling Gap is part of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest stretches of…

image of the vineyard tasting room - a wooden building with seating outside and inside

Situated on a 23 acre small-holding in Horam, just outside Heathfield, in the heart of East Sussex.

Image of the exterior of Mousehall Country Estate Vineyard

Mousehall Country Estate lies within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in a…

steam train travelling through tunnel

Welcome to the Spa Valley Railway, which offers a wonderful steam train journey through the High…

selection of sussex ciders

Traditional real cider made with enthusiasm in Framfield. It’s flat, it’s still, it’s unfiltered,…

picnic table full of snacks and there wine made at the vineyard

The Secret Vineyard is located at Lime Cross Nursery, in Herstmonceux. The vineyard sits on a sunny…

Exterior image of Michelham Priory

Discover 800 years of history at Michelham Priory House and Gardens, set on a picturesque moated…

Exterior shot of Bridge Cottage's building

Bridge Cottage Heritage Centre is a medieval Wealden Hall House built in 1436. Today the building…

Pevensey Castle entrance to the inner Bailey

Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south…

View of vineyard with picnic tables

This a multi-award winning, family owned, boutique English Vineyard located just outside the…

Bluebell Railway travelling through countryside with Bluebells

Experience the great age of steam and take a nostalgic trip through the tranquil Sussex countryside…

Farley Farm House Garden

Former residence of the photographer, Lee Miller and Surrealist Roland Penrose. Now base of the Lee…

Group of people in the Gun Brewery outdoor seating

Gun Brewery, Taproom & Shop, can be found on Gun Hill, in the heart of the East Sussex Countryside…

Latest

Beyond Borders at Gallery North

A dynamic exhibition of installation, sculptural and wall-based work that playfully explores and…

Monkey Puzzle trial at Bateman's

Join a brand-new family trail inspired by the much‑loved Monkey Puzzle story by Julia Donaldson and…

An example of cyanotype printing - a white leaf

Join us for a hands-on cyanotype workshop in the naturalistic Bates Green Garden, led by…

Embroidery hoop with an Elizabethan-style floral design in blackwork and gold braid stitching, surrounded by scissors, needles and thread on a pale gr

In this workshop, participants will explore how blackwork can be combined with other period…

Lunar, image of the moon with text 'uncovering the mysteries of the moon' 'Observatory Science Centre & Museum '

Take a trip to the Moon this summer - 'Lunar' arrives at the Observatory Science Centre on 23rd May…

Close-up of hands weaving a circular basket with willow rods, with a red banner reading “Limited spaces available.”

This course introduces traditional willow basketry techniques and guides students in creating a…

Peter and the Wolf – A Musical Tale for Children

Peter and the Wolf – an immersive musical experience for children Written in 1936, Prokofiev's…

Dads go free poster at Sharnfold Farm

Join us at Sharnfold Farm for a fun-filled family day out on 20th–21st June and enjoy a free ticket…

PAW Patrol poster

Calling all PAW Patrol fans! Chase and Marshall are gearing up for a special mission—and they're…

an outside table with craft supplies and a sketchbook on top

Join us for a 3-hour sketchbooking workshop in the beautiful and inspiring setting of Bates Green…

Panoramic view of Ashdown Forest with lush green woodland and rolling hills, framed by trees, with “The Big One Hundred – Ashdown Forest 18th–19th Jul

The Big One Hundred story begins at Ashdown Forest itself – the original inspiration for the…

Aerial view of Hailsham Town Centre showing streets, shops and a central square, with “The Big One Hundred – Hailsham Town Centre 26th July” text over

The Forest arrives in Hailsham as Ashdown’s curious creature makes its way through the town centre…

A promotional poster for 'Wild Wednesdays at Ashdown Forest: family activity days for children age 5-12 years' with the landscape of Ashdown Forest as

Family activity days on Ashdown Forest suitable for children age 5–12 years (check individual…

Historic Sheffield Park and Garden building set among landscaped greenery, with “The Big One Hundred – Sheffield Park and Garden 1st August” text over

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sheffield Park and Garden, this special Big One Hundred…

Crowd gathered at an outdoor event with tents and stalls, with “The Big One Hundred – Uckfield’s Weald on the Field 8th August” text overlaid.

The Big One Hundred joins the celebrations at Weald on the Field, Uckfield’s much-loved free family…

Herstmonceux Castle reflected in the moat, surrounded by greenery, with “The Big One Hundred – Herstmonceux Castle 22nd–23rd August” text overlaid.

The Big One Hundred concludes with a weekend of Explorer Days at the spectacular Herstmonceux…

Bluey Poster

Bluey & Bingo Visit Sharnfold Farm! Join us on the Sunday 20th September for a fun-filled day at…

a kid looking through an industrial telescope

Gather family & friends and join us for an evening of discovery and space exploration. These events…