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Where the wooded hills of the Sussex Weald stretch down to England’s south coast, you find 1066 Country. This ridge of ancient sand and clay meets the sea in some places with shingle and sandy beaches, in others with soaring sandstone cliffs.

You'll find dinosaur footprints, an ancient sunken forest at Pett Level, shipwrecks, and networks of smugglers' caves. Ancient woodlands, shingle bays, fine white sand dunes, and cliffs so steep they boast the UK's steepest funicular railway.

Come and explore our terrain.

Bewl Water

Bewl Water is the largest reservoir in the South East of England, spanning 800 acres of beautiful meadows, ancient woodlands, and pristine open water. Situated in the village of Lamberhurst, on the border of Kent and Sussex,
Pevensey Bay

Pevensey, a village that boasts an impressive historical background also has a lot to shout about when it comes to its beach. The shingle shore is a pleasant rural beach which has been a fisherman's paradise for centuries.
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Camber Sands

This stunning stretch of sandy beach is home to the only sand dune system in East Sussex. Camber Sands is the perfect get-away with unspoilt views of sand and sea stretching for miles.
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Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is an important wildlife site set in an exceptional coastal and wetland landscape. It is home to more than 4,355 species of plants and animals including 300 that are rare or endangered.
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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest

A world-class collection of dramatic conifers and a beautiful setting for a country walk in all seasons.
Egerton Park

Enjoy a game of tennis on one of the outdoor courts, try your hand at bowls or take a boat out on the lake. Children of all ages will love the play-zone with a range of exciting equipment including a zip-wire, climbing unit with tree house and sand play area.
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Alexandra Park

A 10 minute walk from Hastings town centre, this Grade II Listed Victorian park is one of the finest to be found anywhere in the country.
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Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve

A fabulous nature reserve with stunning coastal scenery situated within the High Weald National Landscape.
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Combe Valley Countryside Park

The Combe Valley Countryside Park covers approximately 2.3 square miles (about 1480 acres) and provides an area of countryside between Hastings and Bexhill for public enjoyment and recreation.
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Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves

An exciting adventure for all the family as you explore the sandstone wonders of St Clements Caves and discover many surprises around every darkened corner.
Bexhill Seafront

Bexhill's traditional seafront is punctuated by some fantastic pieces of modernist architecture and is home to all of the seaside attractions you associate with a heart-warming day at the beach.
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Brede High Woods

Brede High Woods is the Trust’s largest ancient woodland, six miles north of Hastings in the High Weald National Landscape. It’s full of history and there’s some incredible and rare wildlife.
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How to travel to and around 1066 Country
Despite the feeling of seclusion, it's easy to get here by rail, sea or road and there are plenty of transport options for getting around.
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View our interactive map of 1066 Country, and download the Visit 1066 guide.
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