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East Sussex Days Out
- Beachy Head – Beachy Head marks the beginning of the South Downs Way which runs 161 km along the Sussex Downs to Winchester. The cliff itself rises 162 meters (530 feet) above the sea below and is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. On the caost road A259 to Eastbourne
- Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard - England’s oldest organic vineyard (Est. 1979) Cripps Corner, Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex. Tele: 0800 980 2884.
- Seven Sisters - The Country Park is named after the famous Seven Sisters that form part of the Sussex chalk cliffs on Britain's heritage coastline. Seven Sisters Country Park is situated at Exceat in East Sussex, just off the A259 between Eastbourne and Seaford.
- Hastings – Remember 1066? Probably not, but the Hastings Museum and Art Gallery contains a rich mixture of displays relating to local themes and the culture of other lands. The Old Town Hall Museum is arranged as a walk back in time through the history of Hastings Old Town.
- Newhaven Fort - A Palmerston fort built between 1862 and 1871 which consists of artillery emplacements and earthworks. It is now used as a museum
- Lewes Castle - The first wooden castle dates from shortly after 1066 but it was then rebuilt in stone by the end of the 11th century. Part of the shell keep and both the earth mounds (only one appears to have been used) can be seen. Much of the castle was pulled down in the 1600's for building stone but the impressive 14th century Gatehouse remains. Open all year.
- Rye - Once surrounded by sea, this fortified hilltop town played an important role in the defense of the south coast of England. These days, the river no longer harbours warships and is home to the local fishing fleet.
- Anne of Cleves House - Before the Dissolution of the monasteries, this traditional Wealden type building had been owned by Lewes Priory and, until the early 20th century, was known as the Porched House. It is a remarkable example of medieval and late Elizabethan craftsmanship, where many of the original features have been well preserved.
- Pooh Corner - All the enchanted places including the famous "Poosticks Bridge" are found in the Parish of Heartfield which streaches deep into Ashdown Forest. Where A A Milne wrote the Winnie-the-Pooh stories for his son Christopher Robin.....
- Ashdown Forest Llama Park - See over 100 Llamas and alpacas! Watch them in the fields, or get close to them in the barns. Farm Walks, a Museum, Picnic Area, Cafeteria, Adventure Playground.... a great day out for all the family ....
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