Day Trips
Why you should choose a Hastings Holiday Cottage for your break
If you’re looking for accommodation in Hastings, then a self-catering holiday cottage is a great option. Our converted dairy farm buildings offer the perfect base for your Hastings holiday.
Tree Walks in Alexandra Park, Hastings
Autumn is a glorious time to enjoy the trees in Alexandra Park in Hastings and the Friends of Alexandra Park have published a Tree Walks guide to help you enjoy some of their favourites. The park in the centre of Hastings boasts a 'nationally significant' collection...
Bodiam Castle – Heritage Open Days in September
Enjoy Free entry to Bodiam Castle, East Sussex on selected dates from 12th to 18th September as part of the National Trust's Heritage Open Days. Bodiam is a stunning 14th century moated castle which hints at medieval glory. The castle was built built between about...
Batemans – Heritage Open Days in September
Enjoy Free entry to Bateman's house and gardens in East Sussex on selected dates as part of the National Trust's Heritage Open Days. Bateman's is the Jacobean house that was home to Rudyard Kipling, English novelist, short-story writer, poet, and journalist. The...
The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux
Enjoy hands-on science and discovery among the domes and telescopes of the world famous Observatory Science Centre located in Herstmonceux, East Sussex. The interactive science centre has been located in the former home of The Royal Greenwich Observatory since 1995....
Hastings Cautiously Ready For Visitors
Hastings Borough Council is cautiously welcoming visitors to the town once again from 4 July 2020, providing they respect the town, and follow government guidance and social distancing. Kevin Boorman, manager of 1066 Country Marketing, the local private/public sector...
Pevensey Courthouse Museum
Pevensey Courthouse Museum is an intriguing destination in the heart of 1066 country. From Tudor times until 1886 the building served as a courthouse with prison cells and an exercise yard. The building then served as the town hall. The prison cells were...
Great Dixter House and Gardens
Despite appearances Great Dixter is actually three houses. A mid-15th century house, an early 16th century house transported here in 1910 from Benenden Kent and a third combining the two completed in 1912 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Christopher...
The 1066 Story and Hastings Castle
Along with Pevensey and Dover, Hastings Castle was amongst the first motte-and-bailey castles built by William of Normandy in the immediate period following his invasion in 1066. It was originally a timber structure that he carried across the English channel aboard...
1066 Battle Abbey
Our self catering accommodation is just 15 minutes from Battle Abbey where you can visit the 1066 exhibition and tour the battlefield. 1066 has a strong claim to being the most famous date in these island's storied history. The invading Norman army under the...