Adam's Places to Go Guide
Things to see and do
Beautiful sand dunes, only a 20-min drive from the house. Traffic can be tricky on a hot day so if you enjoy a walk, you can park in Rye and walk or cycle to Camber Sands. They have a dedicated cycle path, which is generally all off-road.
310 locals recommend
Camber Sands
Beautiful sand dunes, only a 20-min drive from the house. Traffic can be tricky on a hot day so if you enjoy a walk, you can park in Rye and walk or cycle to Camber Sands. They have a dedicated cycle path, which is generally all off-road.
How could you come to the 1066 country and not pay a visit to the Battle Abbey and the site of where the battle took place.
153 locals recommend
Battle Abbey
High StreetHow could you come to the 1066 country and not pay a visit to the Battle Abbey and the site of where the battle took place.
Definitely worth visiting this National Trust Castle, only a 10-min drive from the house.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
Definitely worth visiting this National Trust Castle, only a 10-min drive from the house.
Excellent place to take the Kids with so much to explore. Brilliant for mountain biking too with dedicated routes. In addition, the family trail is perfect for the whole family and they have cycle hire available too. Not forgetting Go Ape is located here!
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadExcellent place to take the Kids with so much to explore. Brilliant for mountain biking too with dedicated routes. In addition, the family trail is perfect for the whole family and they have cycle hire available too. Not forgetting Go Ape is located here!
Rare Breeds Centre station
The Kids love it here and is a great day out for all.
Catch a vintage steam engine train on this heritage railway line which runs to Bodiam and back.
59 locals recommend
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Station RoadCatch a vintage steam engine train on this heritage railway line which runs to Bodiam and back.
Winchelsea, once one of England’s most thriving ports, now landlocked, is a fascinating medieval town designed in a chequer pattern. Pay a visit to the Church of St Thomas, the site of Spike Milligan’s gravestone.
46 locals recommend
Winchelsea
Winchelsea, once one of England’s most thriving ports, now landlocked, is a fascinating medieval town designed in a chequer pattern. Pay a visit to the Church of St Thomas, the site of Spike Milligan’s gravestone.
If you want to avoid the busy Camber Sands on a peak summers day, instead go that little bit further for much of the same but just a quieter, family friendly version. From the house it takes around 35-mins by car.
17 locals recommend
Greatstone Beach
If you want to avoid the busy Camber Sands on a peak summers day, instead go that little bit further for much of the same but just a quieter, family friendly version. From the house it takes around 35-mins by car.
If you head to Hastings make sure you go to the Old Town, particularly George Street and the High Street where you will find lots of independent quirky shops and pubs.
111 locals recommend
Hastings Old Town
If you head to Hastings make sure you go to the Old Town, particularly George Street and the High Street where you will find lots of independent quirky shops and pubs.
Iconic Modernist building from 1935, offering contemporary art exhibitions, eatery, bar and shop.
99 locals recommend
De La Warr Pavilion
MarinaIconic Modernist building from 1935, offering contemporary art exhibitions, eatery, bar and shop.
Windsurfing, Sailing and Paddle boarding - whatever your skill level.
48 locals recommend
Rye Watersports
New Lydd RoadWindsurfing, Sailing and Paddle boarding - whatever your skill level.
Beautiful walks and great for birdwatching, cycling and peaceful picnics on the beach.
11 locals recommend
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Winchelsea)
Beautiful walks and great for birdwatching, cycling and peaceful picnics on the beach.
Ebike Hire Camber Sands
123 Lydd RdGet your e-bikes here!
Great place to take the kids if they are keen skateboarders or love their BMX! Rental is available and 1-2-1 lessons you can book for in advance.
275 locals recommend
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton BlvdGreat place to take the kids if they are keen skateboarders or love their BMX! Rental is available and 1-2-1 lessons you can book for in advance.
Lydd Karting Ltd
Dengemarsh Road