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Rye
With enchanting cobbled streets, medieval church and beautifully preserved
historic houses from medieval, Tudor and Georgian times, Rye is almost suspended in time and has a uniquely unhurried atmosphere.
Compact enough to discover the key places of interest over a week-end but with plenty of secret treasures to entice you to
stay much longer and to return again.
Visit Rye
Rye
Bodiam Castle This is, in our opinion, one
of the most beautiful castles in England. Fairytale perfect from the outside, reflected in the moat teaming with fish and
frequented by ducks. It really is magical! And it's only a few minutes drive away from us at Dogwood. One of Britain's most famous and evocative castles, medieval battlements, ramparts
and moat to explore. Try on armour (on selected days in school holidays). With wonderful views across an archaeology-rich
landscape.
Bodiam Castle (National Trust)
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Hastings
This cosmpolitan coastal town lies between the rugged beauty of the East
and West Hills and has its own 660 acre country park. Home to Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet, Hastings has
recently been at the heart of the smash hit ITV wartime drama series 'Foyle's War' which is both set and shot in the town.
Hastings
Hastings Country Park
Camber Sands
A firm favourite with many of our campers this popular sandy beach which is about 12 miles
from Dogwood Cottage campsite via the picturesque town of Rye (see above). Camber Sands is a site of scientific interest, geographical interest
and nature conservation due its large dune system. This area is the only existing system in East Sussex.
Relax on the
expanse of sand, make sand-castles, paddle in the sea. Or perhaps get more adventurous and take a kitesurfing, kiteboarding
or kite buggying lesson!
Camber Life
Camber Sands
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Tenterden
The picturesque 'Cinque Port' of Tenterden has every reason to declare
itself 'The Jewel of the Weald'. Its fine High Street must rank amongst the most attractive in the Country with historic houses,
shops, restaurants and pubs separated from the carriageway by wide expanses of tree-lined grass verge.
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Kent & East Sussex Railway
Tenterden Town
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Battle
This charming market
town grew up around the Abbey and takes its name from the 1066 battle between England's would-be rulers William, Duke
of Normandy and the Saxon King Harold. Battle was once home to one of the country's largest and most successful Gunpowder
Works which kept British ships loaded throughout the Napoleonic wars and most likely supplied the powder used in the Guy Fawkes'
plot!
Battle Abbey
Battle
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