Things to Do
Exploring 1066 Country
With a spectacular combination of coast and countryside that's scattered with relics and ruins from the past, 1066 Country is the kind of place where you don't just learn about history, you live it.
Known world-wide for its heritage, 1066 Country offers a rich historical experience.
The quiet village of Burwash hosts Rudyard Kipling's house 'Batemans', Northiam is a rich tapestry of thatched cottages and country pubs. And, not to be missed is the fairytale castle of Bodiam.
Open all year round is Bedgebury - The National Pinetum and Forest nestling amongst sparkling lakes and sweeping valleys in the Sussex/Kent countryside, the pinetum has the finest collection of conifers in the world.
Places to See
Gardens and Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle
Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in 550 acres of glorious parkland & superb Elizabethan gardens. Built originally...
Bodiam Castle
Built in 1385, by Sir Edward Dallyngrigge, Bodiam Castle is set in open parkland and approached through a series of medieval water features,...
Great Dixter House and Gardens
Great Dixter, birthplace, home and passion of gardening writer the late Christopher Lloyd was built c1450 and boasts one of the largest surviving...
Merriments Gardens
Created over the last 15 years, Merriments is a 4-acre garden featuring herbaceous borders, unusual plants, water gardens and new formal garden....