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The following are all easily accessible, and well worth a visit whilst residing in the area:

Rye - With it's famous cobbled streets and narrow passages. The beautiful Norman Church, together with many interesting shops, quaint places to eat, and the wonderful views of the Romney Marsh beyond. Many films have been made here including the E F Benson Novels, Mapp and Lucia.

Winchelsea - This other ancient town - just 1 mile outside Rye. Enjoy a walk through the picturesque streets and the old gateways to the town which still remain. This was the place that inspired many artists such as Turner and Millais.

Hastings - The modern town with today's amenities and seafront, also the quaint Old Town with the fisherman's huts, antique shops and historic houses along the tiny streets.

Tenterden - This pretty wealden town with tree lined streets and unusual shops, together with the steam railway. There are many different places to eat, and there is also a vineyard to explore just outside the town.

Battle - The heart of 1066 country and a town not to be missed whilst in the locality. There lies the famous Battle Abbey and the battleground of 1066. The High Street has many individual shops in which to while away the afternoon, and there is an interesting museum of old shops which is well worth a visit.

Bodiam - This is a little drive out to the moated Bodiam Castle, but a lovely spot to relax and unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. River trips are sometimes available from there in the summer months.

Ashford - The busy market town which also has the continental rail link is just 15 minutes drive, together with the busy McCarther Glen outlet shopping centre which has 80 shops in a tented circle.

Canterbury - This houses the world famous Cathedral, and today is a thriving shopping centre with many famous names. There are many cafes, restaurants, etc to while away the hours after exploring the famous old streets and individual little shops.

The ports of Dover and Folkestone which house the Channel Tunnel entrance are approximately 30 minutes drive - ideal for a day trip to France or even a "boose cruise" during your holiday.

Castles, Gardens and Historic Houses

Great Dixter is a must - it is the family home of Christopher Lloyd who has created one of the most experimental, exciting and constantly changing gardens of our time. They surround the beautiful medieval hall house of the fifteenth century which is the largest surviving timber-framed hall in the country.

Sissinghurst - The home of Vita Sackville West with its wonderful gardens and colour co-ordinations.

Smallhythe Place - The National Trust property which was the home of Ellen Terry the well known Victorian actress, just outside the town of Tenterden.

Hever Castle and Gardens - The childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Restoration work was undertaken by William Astor in the early 1900's.

Other not to be missed castles in the area are Leeds near Maidstone, the castle sits serenely in the middle of its lake surrounded by parkland which was laid out by Capability Brown. Deal castle, which houses a number of historical and military displays. Walmer castle, the residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, now an honorary title, and of course Dover which is a familiar sight to those approaching on the ferry.

Beaches

Many beaches too are within close proximity, for example Littlestone, Winchelsea, Pett Level and of course, Camber Sands.

Romney Marsh

The Romney Marsh is a totally unique area, always referred to with great affection as "The Marsh". The peaceful countryside is perfect for waking and cycling. The tiny little roads and landscape with the wide open levels are truly worth an exploration. There are many lovely olde worlde inns dating from the fourteen and fifteen hundreds, and the tour of the beautiful old churches covering the Marsh is not to be missed. At St Mary in the Marsh the grave of the author Edith Nesbitt, who wrote "The Railway Children" will be found, and of course the famous Dr Syn novels were written by Russell Thorndike who had a house at Dymchurch.

Many of the Marsh villages are recalled in "Puck of Pook's Hill" by Rudyard Kipling. His house, Batemans, is situated at Burwash. A little further away but will within driving distance.

There is also a rail link from Hastings to Ashford across the Marsh, together with the unique narrow gauge Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch railway which runs both steam and diesel trains for a most interesting and enjoyable day out.

The Marsh is home to the famous Romney sheep, and in days gone by the Smugglers (known as owlers') sent many illegal fleeces to France.

Follow the 1066 Country Tour through Rye and Kent, as indicated by the brown signs along the roadside.

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