Staff pass

The Staff Pass is a unique way of recommending visitors to the area of where to go – as you have visited the attraction yourself. It's available to attractions members and 1066 Country Marketing personnel.

One Connected Coach (Connected Families (ESCC)) staff + client only can use the pass with proof of work ID at any one time, weekends only, at the list of attractions below, with exceptions*.

Participating attractions and any restrictions

The Staff Pass entitles two people to free entry, unless otherwise specified. Sorry, we cannot issue you a replacement card if you lose yours.

Bateman’s

Battle Abbey & Battlefield

Bedgebury Pinetum (exemption from parking charge)

Bewl Water (exemption from parking charge)

Bexhill Museum

Bodiam Castle

Gardens & Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle

Great Dixter House & Gardens

Gusbourne Estate (Free Sparkling tasting for 2, www.gusbourne.com/tours/sparkling-tasting-flight - Book online, select a date and enter 1066MEMBERS at checkout)

Hastings Adventure Golf*

Hastings Aquarium

Hastings Castle

Hastings Contemporary

Kent & East Sussex Railway*

King John’s Nursery & Gardens

Lamb House, Rye

Michelham Priory

Pashley Manor Gardens

Pevensey Castle

Rye Castle Museum

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre - free tea/coffee for two people

Rye Heritage Centre

Smugglers Adventure

The Observatory Science Centre

Discounts

Go Ape Bedgebury - 15% off - Use promotional code APE1066 when booking online and show your staff pass on arrival. Valid until 31st December 2026. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Excludes Saturdays. Applicable on all activities at Go Ape Bedgebury – Treetop Adventure, Treetop Adventure Plus and Treetop Challenge. Booking terms and conditions apply.

Knockhatch Adventure Park - 10% on the gate discount with the Visit 1066 Country Staff Pass. 6 people per card. Cannot be pre-booked or used with another promotion.

Noah's Goat Wine - 10% off any two bottles in a single purchase with the Visit 1066 Country Staff Pass. 

First In Last Out (FILO) - 10% discount on a meal with the Visit 1066 Country Staff Pass. 

Rye & Beyond Holiday Cottages - 5% discount on bookings with the Visit 1066 Country Staff Pass. Quote ‘1066’ when booking online and the team will apply the discount from the balance due. If a last minute booked (less than 30 days before arrival) best to email directly to get the 5% discount. 

Free entry

Entry to the following attractions is free to the general public too – donations appreciated

Brede Steam Engine Society

De la Warr Pavilion

Hastings Fishermen’s Museum

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery

Pevensey Court House Museum

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Two complimentary drinks per staff pass)

Shipwreck Museum

Stonecross Windmill