Things To Do
East Hill Cliff Railway, Hastings UK
Hastings, which is about half an hour drive from the venue is a sweet little beach town with a lot of history. If you drive to the East End Railway, there is a trolley to take you up to the top of the cliff that boasts beautiful views of the city and the English channel. If you wind up here, we recommend trying fish and chips at one of the local restaurants (we usually go to The Mermaid) because it's so fresh and an English tradition! There is also a small lane of boutique shops that is worth a stroll.
Beachy Head Lighthouse
Beachy Head located in the South Downs National Park is a great place to take a picnic and enjoy the view of the chalk cliffs over the English Channel - if it's supposed to be windy, come prepared because it can get quite chilly up there!
Brighton Royal Pavilion and The Lanes
Pictured above, along with the address is the Brighton Royal Pavillion which is worth the look! Brighton is about an 45 minutes to an hour by car from the venue but is a great destination for a day trip! There you'll find a beach pier, the royal pavilion, and plenty of boutique shopping in the lanes (link attached below).
Battle Abbey
Battle Abbey was built on the site of the battle of Hastings where William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 - a defining moment in English history.
The Pantiles
The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells are a great way to spend the day wandering around shopping in small boutiques and enjoying English cuisine. We definitely recommend visiting here for a day! It takes about 30-45 minutes by car from the venue.
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever Castle was formerly owned by the Boleyn Family (Anne Boleyn was one of Henry VIII wives). On the grounds you can find beautiful gardens, a lake, drawbridge, and a maze.
Herstmonceux Castle
Built in the 1500's Herstmonceux castle is a great example of the history of Medieval England. The premises boasts beautiful gardens and also has a science observatory center with a huge telescope in the astronomical observatory.
Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle, dating back to 1385, offers tours throughout the inside and outside of the property. Depending on the day, the also offer falconry walks and archery lessons!
Leeds Castle
Leeds castle is full of history and has a beautiful, large moat surrounding the grounds.