Local Area

As most of you will have travelled quite a way, why not make it a long weekend visit. Below are some recommended local activities  for you to try and places to visit.

For the kids...

Winnie the Pooh Walk, Museum and Tea Room

Just 15 minutes north of High Hurstwood is Pooh Country. Visit the Pooh Corner tea rooms to pick up a map (£1) and go on a hunt for Pooh, Piglet's and Owl's Houses, Roo's sandpit and Eeyore's Gloomy place. Why not stop and play pooh sticks on Pooh bridge along your walk. 

More information can be found at: https://poohcountry.com/ and https://poohcorner.co.uk/ 

Drusillas Park (Zoo)

Uckfield Leisure Centre

The leisure centre has a good sized pool, with a flume. They do pool disco and inflatable sessions. The center also runs other activities such a a roller disco.

More information can be found here: https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/uckfield-leisure-centre/ 

For the Adventurous...

Ashdown Forest Walking

The Bull Track Bike Park

Just 10 minutes from High Hurstwood is the Bull Track Bike Park. The fastest growing bike park in the south east! Down hill, free ride, dirt jumps and progressive lines make this the regions premier venue to develop your mountain bike skills. More information can be found here: https://thebulltrack.co.uk/ 

Fossil Hunting

There are numerous places to hunt for fossils on the coast nearby. Depending on what you want to find/ how far you want to travel the following places are best.

Eastbourne- https://ukfossils.co.uk/2017/02/06/eastbourne/ 

Hastings- https://ukfossils.co.uk/2012/01/24/hastings/ 

Pett Level- fossil forest and dino footprints

other locations can be found here: https://ukfossils.co.uk/category/sussex/  

Off- Road Family Cycling

There are several off-road cycle paths which use disused railway lines. The best of these are the Cuckoo Trail and the Forest Way. 

More infomation can be found here:

https://www.wealden.gov.uk/leisure/tourism/the-cuckoo-trail/ 

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisure-tourism/countryside-sites/forest-way-country-park 

For the urban explorers.....

There are lots of nice towns and villages around that are worth exploring.

Lewes

The town itself is lovely with lots of small shops and restaurants, but it also has a lot of tourist attractions to visit such as Anne of Cleaves House.

Alfriston and surrounding area

Alfriston is one of the prettiest villages in Sussex It is a lovely village to walk around. There are places to eat and shop.

Brighton

 The Lanes are your best bet if you are wanting to shop. If you want to take in the scenery then Brighton pier and the Brighton Pavillion are pretty spectacular.

Penshurst, Chiddingstone and surrounding area

 In the sevenoaks district there are a number of beautiful tudor towns that are well worth a stroll through. Most of these also have their own tourist attractions that you can also visit, e.g. Penshurst place and Chiddingstone Castle.

For the Coastal Explorers.....

Beachy Head and Seven Sisters

A beautiful coastal drive and walk on a nice day. There are several small attractions near by that you can also visit such as the Seven Sisters Sheep Farm.

Pevensey

A small coastal village home to Pevensey Castle and a beautiful shingle beach. The beach is quieter than most and there are no cliffs for easy access. Pevensey was also the landing place of WIlliam the Conqueror in 1066. It is possible to walk from Pevensey to Battle to following the 1066 march route. https://www.visit1066country.com/things-to-do/1066-country-walk-p881061 

Eastbourne

A Traditional Victorian seaside town with the typical pier, coastal gardens, crazy golf plus beautiful clifftop walks.

Hastings Old Town

Another Victorian seaside town. The old town is worth a visit, along with one of the largest on beach fishing fleets. The fish and chips here are excellent. There is also a number of small tourist attractions and museums such as the SeaLife Centre and  Smugglers Adventure.

For the time travellers....

Bodiam castle

(National Trust) Archetypal 14th century moated castle with ruined interior. If you are over that way it also isn't far to drive to visit Battle Abbey and the site of the 1066 Norman Conquest. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/bodiam-castle 

Sheffield park and gardens

(National Trust) Acres of Grade I listed landscaped garden and lakes, surrounded by historic parkland and woodland. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/sheffield-park-and-garden 

Hever Castle

The childhood home of Anne Bolyne (Henry VIII's 2nd wife). Aside from the castle there are also beautiful gardens and mazes. https://www.hevercastle.co.uk/ 

Knowle House and Deer Park

Kent's last medieval deer park. Wander and Picnic amongst the deer. You can also visit the house which is owned by the Sackville family. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/knole 

For the thirsty (and hungry)...

Bolney Estate- Sussex Cheese and wine tasting tour:

Bolney estate offer a variety of different tasting tours. he also have a cafe, restaurant and shop. Booking for the restaurant is essential. More information can be found here: https://bolneywineestate.com/tours-tastings-trail 

Longman Brewery Tour and Tasting

Tour of the Brewery, an insight into the brewing process, tasting room, beer and in-store discounts. More information can be found here: https://www.longmanbrewery.com/tour-tasting/ 

Mousehall Distillery Tour and Tasting

A 90-minute tutored tasting of our spirits and their components and a complimentary Gin & Tonic on arrival. 10% discount on any purchase of spirits from the Distillery. More information can be found here: https://www.mousehall.com/products/distillery-tour-tasting 

Goldstone Rum- Rum School

Why not try making your own rum?  

• 1x Customised bottle of rum (70CL)
• Customise your own label
• Complementary rum cocktails or soft drinks
• A guided introduction to distillation, our master distiller will be on hand to walk you through step by step
• Distillery tour

More information can be found here: https://goldstonerum.com/rum-school/