Battle & Bexhill

Together, Battle and Bexhill offer a unique mix of history, culture, and coastal charm. The town of Battle – named after the Battle of Hastings – was the site of this defining moment in English history. Today, you can walk across the battlefield, explore the ruins of Battle Abbey, and even see the very spot where the Saxon King Harold was slain.

For something that’s a bit, well, lighter, head over to Bexhill, a lovely unassuming seaside town (you could even call it a hidden gem). It’s home to the iconic De La Warr Pavilion – a celebrated modernist building right on the seafront, offering exhibitions and live performances, with a bar and kitchen overlooking the shingle.

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1066 Country, the birthplace of modern England, has been shaping history since the Normans landed at Pevensey Bay.

Home to the world’s first working television and iconic landmarks like Bexhill's Modernist De La Warr Pavilion, the 1066 battlefield, the UK's first organic vineyard, and the Royal Greenwich Observatory telescopes, it blends tradition with innovation. Explore Rye and Winchelsea, two ‘antient’ Cinque Port towns, offering cobbled streets, Rye Bay scallops and Camber Sands’ stunning beaches.

Nature lovers enjoy exquisite gardens, walking and vineyard trails. Heritage railway journeys to storybook Bodiam Castle delight all ages. Seaside family fun combines with water sports and cycling activities. Award-winning museums and galleries meet 21st-century culture, with events for all the family from the Battle of Hastings re-enactment to Sussex bonfire parades celebrating the area’s unique spirit.

Easily accessible from London and the Channel ports, 1066 Country is an unmissable destination—a true jewel in Sussex's crown.

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