Natalie’s guidebook
Scientific/Educational Interests
Some fairly large scale telescopes are in operation, and the educational tours are engaging when they're available.
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The Observatory Science Centre
Some fairly large scale telescopes are in operation, and the educational tours are engaging when they're available.
Pubs
Nice Marquee in the garden. Good food. Traditional architecture. Warm welcome.
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The Swan Inn
B2096Nice Marquee in the garden. Good food. Traditional architecture. Warm welcome.
The Ash Tree Inn
Great food.
The Bull's Head
Good food. Generally well reviewed.
Horse & Groom
Hastings RoadTraditional pub with a large green in front of it.
Sightseeing
Beautiful surroundings for a walk. Great for tea & cake at the Orangery too.
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Ashburnham Place
Beautiful surroundings for a walk. Great for tea & cake at the Orangery too.
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneA lovely National Trust property.
Historical significance. Interesting architecture. Fascinating stories from the past.
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Battle Abbey
High StreetHistorical significance. Interesting architecture. Fascinating stories from the past.
Michelham Priory
Historic house & gardens. Working medieval watermill.
Walk out over the water, with cafe's and traditional vendors of fish & chips, 'donuts' etc.
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Eastbourne Pier
Grand ParadeWalk out over the water, with cafe's and traditional vendors of fish & chips, 'donuts' etc.
Abbot's Wood
Daytime countryside walks.
Kids Activities
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham BypassEndless kids activities.
Extensive kids play areas and activities. Signposted trail walk/tour. Farm shop & large cafe.
Sharnfold Farm
Hailsham RoadExtensive kids play areas and activities. Signposted trail walk/tour. Farm shop & large cafe.
Typically number one on 'things to do in Sussex' with a great zoo, kids activities, rides, cafe & restaurant, etc.
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Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadTypically number one on 'things to do in Sussex' with a great zoo, kids activities, rides, cafe & restaurant, etc.
Bexhill Leisure Centre
Down RoadJumbos soft play for the little ones.
Blackberry Farm
Animal encounters, fun play areas.
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park
Lottbridge DroveMiniature steam railway.
Wilderness Wood
Main RoadWild exploring and play areas.
Treasure Island Adventure Park
5 Royal ParadeIndoor and outdoor fun.
Pup Station
3 & 4 Commercial RdSoft play, indoors, for the younger children.
Leo’s Play Den
3 Pevensey RdKids play area that's close to the town centre.
Fun Things To Do
Skiing & Snowboarding.
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Knockhatch Ski & Snowboard Centre (not Adventure Park)
Hailsham BypassSkiing & Snowboarding.
Urban Jump Trampoline Park
Massive trampoline park.
Knockhill Mountain Board Centre
Fun activities.
Go Ape Bedgebury
Bedgebury LaneFamily fun high up in the trees.
Tenpin Eastbourne
Broadwater WayBowling Alley.
Range of swimming pools, and right next to the seafront for a walk afterwards.
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Sovereign Centre
Sovereign CentreRange of swimming pools, and right next to the seafront for a walk afterwards.
One end of Eastbourne seafront with beach huts, a cafe and seasonal 'Dotto Train' rides.
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Holywell
One end of Eastbourne seafront with beach huts, a cafe and seasonal 'Dotto Train' rides.
Historical Significance
Eastbourne Redoubt
Royal ParadeHistorical fortress. Cafe.
English Heritage - 1066 Battle of Hastings
High StreetTour the 1066 battlegrounds.
https://sussexpast.co.uk/properties-to-discover/lewes-castle
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Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High Sthttps://sussexpast.co.uk/properties-to-discover/lewes-castle
Pevensey Castle
Castle RoadNice walk. Castle ruins.
Impressive castle surrounded by a moat. Great walking routes. National Trust.
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Bodiam Castle
Impressive castle surrounded by a moat. Great walking routes. National Trust.
Neighbourhoods
Extensive shopping in the recently renovated 'Arndale Centre' shopping arcade. Close to the seafront for a seaside stroll.
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Eastbourne
Extensive shopping in the recently renovated 'Arndale Centre' shopping arcade. Close to the seafront for a seaside stroll.
Hailsham
A former market town with shops, cafe's & restaurants.
Battle
Historic town with quaint tea rooms and independent stores.