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Hastings is steeped in history and heritage. It is renowned as one of the most unique and beautiful destinations situated on the Sussex coast. Famous for the 1066 landing of William the Conqueror the town has developed into a wonderful family resort. Towns close by include, Bexhill-on-Sea known as 'the birthplace of British motor racing' and celebrates this fact with an annual Festival of Motoring. Set in the virgin heart of the Rother Valley, Bodiam Castle is a perfectly preserved testament to 700 years of history. The maritime idiosyncrasies of Rye have seduced the likes of Henry James, EF Benson and Sir Paul McCartney into living there. Winchelsea provides remarkable views over the beautiful Romney Marsh and Rye. Pevensey was the landing place for both the Roman and Norman invasions. Herstmonceux was once home to the Royal Greenwich Observatory. The thriving
market town of Battle is home to the famous Abbey which leads to the very
field where the Normans defeated the Saxons. |
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