East Sussex Attractions
Lewes Castle is one of the oldest castles in England, built soon after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Anne of Cleves House is a 16th century timber-framed, Wealden hall-house that formed part of Anne's divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541.
Southover Grange Gardens dates back to around 1572. A site of tranquillity and beauty, Southover Grange gardens remains one of the quieter places to relax, away from the bustle of Lewes town centre.
The Royal Pavilion in Brighton was remodelled in Indian style by John Nash 1815-1823 for George, Prince Regent and later George IV.
Batemans House and Gardens was the home of Rudyard Kipling and is a fine example of a Jacobean Mansion. The house and delightful gardens are open to the public.
Sheffield Park is a magnificent 'Capability' Brown landscaped garden and also home to the National Collection of Ghent azaleas.
Sissinghurst is one of the world's most celebrated gardens designed by writer Vita Sackville-West.
Leonardslee is one of England's most spectacular gardens, famous for its rhododendrons, azaleas and its wonderful natural woodland setting.
Charleston was the home and country meeting place for the writers, painters and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury Group, which included Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell. Maynard Keynes lived at Charleston for considerable periods; Virginia Woolf, Lytton Strachey and E.M. Forster were frequent visitors.
Nymans Gardens has an outstanding plant collection in an inspirational garden setting, created by bold and innovative men and women
Groombridge Place is a beautiful historic house with award winning gardens and enchanted forest.
Pashley Manor offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds.
Chartwell was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill. It has a rose and water garden and magnificent views over the Weald of Kent & Sussex.
Pevensey Castle The ruins of the medieval castle at Pevensey stand in one corner of a Roman fort, on what was once a peninsula surrounded by the sea and salt marshes.
Bodiam Castle is a perfect example of a late medieval moated castle.
Great Dixter is a Tudor house with a famous twentieth century Arts and Crafts garden.
