Local Attractions
Rye Bay Bed and Breakfast
Follow the progress of the building of our new style rooms at Strand House. ... more information
Winchelsea Local Information
Within the Winchelsea, East Sussex web site you can find accommodation in Winchelsea including self catering, bed and breakfast, B&B; and hotels. The Winchelsea site also has restaurants, Tourist Information, things to do in Winchelsea, shops and more in the directory!
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Winchelsea Town Details
Details of events, Cellar tours, Greyfriars Opera, Book Fair taking place in the town. Local shops, transport and local walks. ... more information
Rye Audio Tour
Be one of the first to sample the new audio tour for the picturesque, medieval town of Rye in East Sussex. This tour has been developed for you to download and play on your iPhone, iPod, mobile telephone or other portable mp3 playing device.
For just £2.99 you can download the tour (21.3Mb and 37 minutes long although the tour itself should take between one and two hours depending on how quickly you walk).
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Visit Rye
Visit Rye is the official tourist and local business website for Rye, East Sussex. Visit Rye provides information for visitors looking to stay, eat, shop and explore the maritime cinque port.
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Romney Marsh Country Project
Here you will find details on current countryside activities in the Romney Marsh area as well as information about the Romney Marsh and the role of the Countryside Project. The Project covers Lydd, Dungeness and New Romney. ...
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Hastings Old Town
The old town of Hastings is a lovely old area of fishing boats, nets, old houses and winding streets. A funicular railway carries guests to the top of the cliffs, from where there are stunning views. ...
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Kitesurf Centre Camber Sands
Premises- We are the ONLY school at Camber Sands to have a centre located ON the beach. On-site classroom protected from the elements, changing rooms, secure storage, free parking, shop and all equipment readily available is a massive advantage. Avoid travelling long distances, getting changed in cold car parks and learning theory out of the boot of a vehicle - learn in comfort. ...
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Natural England Walks in East Sussex
DEFRA sponsored site which gives walks around farms in East Sussex ... more information
Buckswood School Riding Stables
Buckswood School is a private school but the stables are open to the public for both lessons and hacking. ... more information
High Weald AONB
The High Weald stretches between Tonbridge and Hastings and from Tenterden to Horsham and is one of the finest landscapes in England ...
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Sussex Coast Walks
Sussex Coastal Walks
1) Roedean Café to Rottingdean
2) Newhaven to Lewes (linear)
3) Berwick to Michelham
4) Beachy Head
5) Bexhill Circular
6) Hastings
7) Fairlight Circular
8) Winchelsea Circular ... more information
Grove Farm Riding Stables
Horse riding available for guests ... more information
Rib charter and Powerboat trips from Rye Harbour
Have a great afternoon out speeding round Rye Bay in a powerboat. ... more information
Regional Attractions
Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
A miniature railway running between Hythe and Dungeness stopping at most villages along the route. ... more information
Lewes Castle
Wonderful medieval castle set in the historic town of Lewes. ... more information
The Long Man of Wilmington
The Long Man of Wilmington, mysterious guardian of the South Downs, has baffled archaeologists and historians for hundreds of years.
Until recently the earliest record of Europe’s largest representation of the human form was in a drawing made by William Burrell when he visited Wilmington Priory, nestling under the steep slopes of Windover Hill, home of the 235 feet high Wilmington Giant. In 1993, however, a new drawing of the Long Man was discovered, made by surveyor, John Rowley, in 1710. ... more information
Bluebell Railway
The volunteer run Bluebell Line was the UK's first preserved standard gauge passenger railway, re-opening part of the Lewes to East Grinstead line of the old London Brighton & South Coast Railway in 1960. Since then it has developed into one of the largest tourist attractions in Sussex, yet it still remains true to its objectives of the preservation for posterity of a country branch line, its steam locomotives, coaches and goods stock, signalling systems, stations and operating practices. ... more information
Pevensey Castle
With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences.
Beginning in the 4th century as one of the last and strongest of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' forts - two-thirds of whose towered walls still stand - it was the landing place of William the Conqueror's army in 1066. ...
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Battle Abbey and Battle of Hastings
On 14 October 1066 an army of invading Normans defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings in East Sussex. Now the whole family can discover the exciting story of that fateful day at the very place it happened. A major new exhibition uses film, computer technology and interactive exhibits to bring to life this bloodiest of conflicts.
Enjoy the new audio tour of the 100-acre battlefield, stand on the very spot where King Harold was slain and explore the ruins of the atmospheric abbey, built by William the Conquer to commemorate the thousands who died. It is a great day out for the whole family. ...
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Bayham Old Abbey
The impressive ruins of an abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons', on the Kent-Sussex border. They include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse.Now set in a landscape designed by Humphry Repton, the famous landscape gardener, who also planned the grounds of Kenwood House in London. Rooms in the 'Georgian Gothick' dower house are also open to visitors. ...
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Rare Breeds Centre - Ashford
Fun, adventure & discovery
Whatever the weather or time of year, no other attraction offers so much to see and do as the Rare Breeds Centre with its unique mix of fun, excitement and countryside adventure, set in 120 acres of unspoilt countryside.
The Rare Breeds Centre is owned and run by Canterbury Oast Trust, a charity that provides homes, care and occupational opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.
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Glynebourne Opera
One of the UK's leading opera venues, Glynebourne is an out door opera venue with some of the highest production standards in the world. With international singers and lavish sets the festival is always over subscribed. ...
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Awards
Enjoy England Gold Award
Enjoy England Gold Award ... more information
Good Hotel Guide
The Good Hotel Guide - The best guide to hotels in the UK and Ireland ... more information
Britains Finest
Strand House is a member of Britains Finest ... more information
Twitter
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Travel Links
Bed and Breakfasts Guide.com
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i-Know Sussex
Attractions, events, activities and things to do in Sussex. ... more information
La Cour de Remi
A favourite place for us to stay - great food, lovely countryside - a really great restaurant with rooms. ... more information
Food and Wine
Biddenden Vineyards
Biddenden Vineyard is Kent's oldest commercial vineyard, having been established by the Barnes family in 1969. The vineyards are set in 22 acres on a gentle south facing slope in a shallow sheltered valley, 1.2 miles from the lovely Wealden village of Biddenden. Ten varieties of grapes are grown to produce White, Red, Rosé and Quality Sparkling wines. Traditional Kentish ciders have also been made here for over 20 years together with farm pressed apple juices. ...
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Chapel Down Vineyard
Vineyard just south of Tenterden which also has a restaurant by Richard Phillips. ... more information
Seddlescombe Vineyard
Award-winning organic red, white and sparkling English wines, all grown and bottled at England's oldest organic vineyard, established 1979 at Sedlescombe in Sussex.
Sedlescombe is the home of the UK's original organic vineyard, where we offer the finest quality organic wines, ideal as ethical gifts for wine lovers. ...
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Sandhurst Vineyard
Sandhurst Vineyards is situated at Hoads Farm, Crouch Lane, Sandhurst, Kent.
Our vineyard consists of Bacchus, Reichensteiner and Schonberger grapes for white wine production and Rondo and Dornfelder for red wine. The wine is made by Owen Elias, the winemaker at New Wave Wines, Tenterden, Kent. Our current range comprises sparkling, dry and medium dry white, red, rose and dessert wine. ...
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Station House Northiam
Good food near Northiam ... more information
South Eastern Food and Drink
We represent and support local food groups and producers in the South East of England with marketing, trade development, business support & training. We are funded by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and aim to help food and drink producers across the region grow their businesses.
Contains Food Trails around the local area. ... more information
Rye Farmers Market
This local market takes place every Wednesday on Strand Quay, Rye
between 10am and 1pm - or until 12 pm in winter (October to April) ...
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Nobles Restaurant - Battle
Paul & Debbie believe that today’s diners expect fresh, seasonal produce and their dining experience to be in a relaxed, professional environment. ... more information
The People's Food Company
THE PEOPLES FOOD COMPANY IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT SERVES DELICIOUS, HOMEMADE FRESH FOOD IN A VARIETY OF STYLES AND SETTINGS.
We change our menus with the seasons, love planet friendly food and use as much local, organic and fairtrade ingredients as we can.
Call Angela or Tom for more information on 07720 314 540 or email us at
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Local Events
Rye Longbowmen - Siege of Rye
The Longbowmen organise the annual Siege of Rye Festival in July ... more information
Greyfriars Opera
Open air opera that takes place in Winchelsea in June. ... more information
Gardens
Pashley Manor Gardens
Pashley Manor is a quintessential English garden located on the Sussex and Kent border in the heart of South East England’s garden country. Pashley offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds. The gardens are open from April to September. ... more information
Michelham Priory
Michelham Priory is a very beautiful historic property nestling deep in the Sussex countryside and offers much to interest visitors – history, exhibits, superbly kept gardens, art exhibitions, wildlife, working watermill. There is a well-stocked Gift Shop and a self-service restaurant. ... more information
Bedgebury Pinetum
Bedgebury National Pinetum and forest is the premier outdoor site in the Southeast of England. With nearly 10,000 trees and shrubs the Pinetum is the most complete collection of temperate conifers in the world, it is also an important site of ex situ conservation and a centre of excellence. ... more information
Merriment Gardens
Created during the early 1990’s the beautiful gardens at Merriments have quickly developed into a stunningly beautiful 4 acres of densely planted borders where the plants grown in the nursery can be seen in a garden context with a truly remarkable depth of imagination. ...
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Weddings
Hitched.co.uk
A great site for planning your wedding. ... more information
Richard Page Photography
Wedding photographer who regularly does photo shoots at Strand House for our brides.
Rich Page, International award winning marine photographer. ... more information
Page Creations Wedding Photography
International award winning photographer.
Rich Page is one of the UK’S leading wedding and Portrait Photographers.
Career started in photography by working at the sharp end of photojournalism gathering freelance news images for a London broadsheet and later at an international news and picture agency. Having work published in many of the leading publications from both the London and New York Times, The Telegraph, Hello, Conde Nast Brides, Wedding magazine, OK! & The National Geographic. ... more information
Helen Hare Florist
Weddings are our speciality, whatever size your wedding or event, we will work with you to meet your dreams as well as your budget.
From bridal bouquets and buttonholes to floral arches and pedestals, we will ensure that your wedding flowers will be wonderful and perfect as the whole day.
Helen was a member of a team who won a silver medal at the Chelsea Flower show in the year 2000. Helen has also won the silver Gilt as a member of the Kent NAFAS team.
If you have a forthcoming wedding, please call us to arrange a consultation.
We have an extensive portfolio of past weddings for inspiration and guidance. ... more information
Alastair Sawdays Venue Guide
Alastair Sawdays new guide to places to get married, host a party or have some other sort of function. ... more information
Wild Life
RX Wild Life
Local news and events for bird watchers and other wild life enthusiasts. ... more information
High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Lying at the heart of South East England the High Weald is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its medieval landscape of rolling hills, small, irregular fields, abundant woods and hedges, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes. ...
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RSPB Fore Wood
South Downs National Park
The latest National Park stretching from Eastbourne along the Sussex coast to beyond Chichester. ... more information
RSPB Dungeness
The bird sanctuary at Dungeness ... more information
Sussex Wild Life Trust
Castle Water and Rye Harbour Nature Reserves
Sussex Wild Life Trust ... more information
Flatropers Wood
Close to the Kent border and in the heart of the rural countryside, this reserve is found in one of the quietest and most wooded parts of Sussex. Much of the surrounding land is Forestry Commission owned plantations of conifers, but Flatropers Wood offers an oasis of variety. ... more information
Filsham Reed Bed
Visitors can experience life in one of the largest reedbeds in Sussex first hand using a raised boardwalk which takes you into the heart of this wonderful reserve.
What you can see
Reed warbler, sedge warbler, lesser whitethroat, bearded tit, water rail, teal, reed bunting, bladderwort, frogbit, a variety of amphibians, wainscot and other specialist moths. ... more information
Forms and Documents