Rye & Camber Sands

For picture-perfect streets, beautiful boutiques and sandy beaches, you simply must visit Rye, Winchelsea and Camber Sands.

A much-loved mediaeval town, Rye oozes character. Stroll through its lanes, pop into its cafes, and sense the centuries of history at Rye Castle. And after all that? Discover the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve – a haven for bird watchers, with opportunities to spot rare wildlife all year round.

Winchelsea, right next to Rye, is one of England’s smallest towns, with picturesque streets, ancient ruins and a history that stretches back to the thirteenth-century. Just a short drive away, you’ll also find Great Dixter House and Gardens, which offers visitors beautiful and creatively designed gardens to explore.

And don’t miss out on Camber Sands – a vast stretch of sand and sand dunes, making it one of the most spectacular beaches in the UK. Whether you’re after water sports or wintery walks, this is the place to go. Just remember your bucket and spade.

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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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